Surfboards from Beeswax.

Surfboards from Beeswax.

A few years ago we featured  an article on a project making surfboards from seaweed, Charlie Cadin is back. This time with the help of bees, could this be the way forward to reduce the environmental impact of surfboards?

“I have made a resin from beeswax, it’s the only 100% bio-based and fully biodegradable resin on the planet, disappearing in one month when buried. This reduces the environmental impact hugely, and when combined with a wood or recyclable foam core the possibilities are cool. The biggest thing to me about this project is that it is so simple and cheap to do, hopefully encouraging people to try making their own boards, as glassing can be scary at first.”

@Charlie.cadin

Arctic Adventures

Arctic Adventures

North of Winter is my outlet for the inspiration that I draw from the uncommon places and the Arctic regions are no exception. On the search for something more intense than our normal winter in New York, Lucas, Emlyn and myself navigated a frozen land by camper van for three weeks! Clocking 1500 miles driven in country, 39 surf sessions and 6 wetsuits. We spent our days getting wet, getting cold, drying off, then getting warm again. Thank you to the locals for their hospitality. – @alexdupkin

Surfers: @lucas_hildreth @emlynstokes
Filming: @alexdupkin

Foamballed

Foamballed

A barrel riding experience starring Tosh Tudor, Joel Tudor, Ewe Wong, and Kobe Hughes. One a hell of a family affair In indo, hit play and pull in.
 
A foam balled surf film
Directed by Kalani Minihan
Nath Florence and his bro take on a northern slab

Nath Florence and his bro take on a northern slab

This remote super shallow north slab was first surfed over a decade ago now.

Funny how everyone on this side of the Atlantic used to dream of escaping to Hawaii and other warmer climates but with the rise of cold water slab surfing now the Hawaiians are coming to over here!

Sam Buckle RIP

Sam Buckle RIP

Tributes to professional cameraman and British surf filmer Sam Buckle are flooding the internet after he passed away at the weekend.

Sam was huge part of the Bodyboarding scene producing films like ‘I Try Stupid Things’ and Lid magazine.

Joe Buckle posted this announcement yesterday 

“It is with absolute devastation that we share the passing of Sam. This news has been a profound shock, and we know it will be for so many people across the communities he touched—from London to Cornwall, the North Shore of Hawaii to Portugal, Newquay to Scotland, and in Oxford, where his life adventure most recently saw him anchor on his boat, authentically dedicated to his unique way of life and dedication to outdoor living.

Sam brought a truly passionate and special presence to every place he went and every person he met. Whether in surf, wakeboarding, wildlife, film, rivers, gastronomy, or Land Rover communities, Sam brought immense enthusiasm and was one of a kind. We will miss him deeply. We hope we can all remember him together, carrying forward his spirit in the areas he so passionately loved.

In the coming days, we’ll be sharing more about Sam. For now, we’re reflecting on his imagery, recalling his voice, and cherishing the good times we shared.

We love you, Sam.

With love,

Joe & Family

Our thoughts are with friends and family.

Lazer Breathing Dragons

Lazer Breathing Dragons

8x World Champ Steph Gilmore has just completed her first trip on The Search since gracefully moonwalking away from the Championship Tour.

Along with style icon Tom Curren and tube maestro Mason Ho, join Steph as she explores a new pace for her surfing. Lazer Breathing Dragons is the result of that trip – a barrel full of laughs and a barrel full of barrels.

“All my life I’ve surfed with primarily one major purpose. To go fast with fierceness and style. That was my purpose,” says Steph about her approach to her career.

“I don’t know what is next for me. I don’t know what is next for my surfing. But I’m very excited about it. That is my Search.”

Lazer Breathing Dragons takes cues from the wild fun of the 1980s – a decade when both Steph and Mason were born, and when Curren won his first two world titles. Rather than exploring brand new places, it’s about exploring a different mindset to competition and always pushing the limits of performance. There’s laybacks, cut downs, hair flicks, and streetside soup selling. There’s rodeos and monkeys. Take 15 minutes out of your day to escape to a different headspace.

Welcome back to The Search, Steph. This is Lazer Breathing Dragons…

Starring: Steph Gilmore, Tom Curren & Mason Ho
Made By: Vaughan Deadly and Nick Pollet
Produced By: Johnny Hawken and Lachey McNish
Executive Producers: Ash Reader and James Taylor

Special thanks to Brian Singer, Doug ‘Claw’ Warbrick, and Francois Payot