Wait! Before you start writing angry comments and social posts about how I’m a sexist, misogynistic pig … …Girls Can’t Surf is a feature length documentary about how a group of female renegade surfers changed the surfing world forever. It’s a stunning and inspirational true story and it’s in cinemas from 19th August 2022. I […]
International Festival of Surf
International Festival of Surf: 19-22 March, Newquay from Approaching Lines. Woohoo, it’s bigger, it’s better and it’s back in Newquay. So here’s what you need to know: Event: Approaching Lines International Festival of Surf presented by Reef Date: Thursday 19th March to Sunday 22nd March 2015 Location: Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1AA What’s On: […]
This is how Surfer Dads roll
With only a few weeks left of sunshine and warm water in the UK, I want to motivate all you Surfer Mums and Dads to get your kids in the water before winter. So here’s 3 of my favourite family surf videos to inspire you: Raised on waves Nolan and Tyler The Flying Squirrel
The International Ocean Film Festival
The International Ocean Film Festival is coming to a theatre near you. The festival, which originates in Australia, will feature a selection of the world’s most captivating ocean-themed short films and will be shown in 17 towns and cities across the UK. Designed to mesmerize, educate and enthrall; the International Ocean Film Festival showcases more […]
The Cinematic Surf Sessions
The 1st Annual Approaching Lines Festival: The Cinematic Surf Sessions presented by Reef, has announced the official line up. The Approaching Lines Festival is a three-night extravaganza showcasing the cream of UK and International surf filmmaking. Dates: 24th April 2014 – Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay, Cornwall. 25th April 2014 – The Poly, Falmouth, Cornwall 24th April […]
The real surfer girls are back
Following the success of their cool Winter Tales in Newquay video, the real surfer girls are back with a scorching new Euro edition. This summer, Hannah Bristow and Dannie MacLegend, swapped their bobble hats for trucker caps and left freezing Fistral for solar heated Hossegor, because “Kelly Says… Go French”. For jelly-sweet surfing, comedy commentary, […]
The best videos of the biggest waves in the world
With Nazaré getting scary for Halloween and Apple Computers calling their latest software ‘Mavericks’, I decided to hop on the big wave band wagon. After paddling through the mush of bad quality videos and macho mumbo jumbo, I finally found these magical monster waves in motion. So get comfy, stay warm and get ready to […]
Art & Surfing at London Surf Film Festival 2013
Art and surfing have long been close companions, but the London Surf Film Festival have announced the happy marriage of art and surfing. The first round of social voting for the 2013 London Surf Film Festival Shorties contest came to a close last night, and two of the top 3 videos demonstrate art and surfing […]
Funniest pre-surf warm up video ever?
Surf fitness should be taken seriously. But there’s a few dedicated surfers taking shoreline stretches to a new level. Could this be the Ultimate Pre-Surf Warm Up routine (and funniest)? Thanks to my mate Mark Yelland for tweeting this comedy clip, and to Jens Hillebrand for sharing the fun on Facebook. Sorry for being slack […]
Ruarri Joseph, Tony Plant and a not-so-secret spot
My mate Rich shared this video with me today, and it’s so good I wanted to share it with you. The Beach: my favourite not-so-secret spot in North Cornwall The Music: local lyrical legend Ruarri Joseph The Artist: Cornwall’s favourite sand scribbler Tony Plant The Vibe: Cornish Surf Culture Hope you liked it too.