Israel Preciado is a talented surfer from Mexico. Israel stands out for his soulful longboard surfing in a region filled mostly with shortboarders. We spoke with him to learn more about his life and inspirations. [click to continue]
Interviews
Michael Kew is a native California freelance writer, photographer, and filmmaker. Kew has been published extensively in many surfing and international travel magazines, newspapers, websites, films, and books and is the associate editor of Slide Magazine. His recent book “Crossings” is a compilation of Kew’s travel tales from 2001 to 2011. [click to continue]
John Wesley is a talented young surfer/shaper from Dana Point, California. Mentored by Terry Martin and getting his inspiration from such surfing icons as Bob McTavish and Nat Young, John is poised to become the next big thing. We spoke with John to learn more. [click to continue]
Lauren Hill, a Florida native now living in Byron Bay, is an environmental advocate, writer, and film-maker. She is the creator of 31 Days /31 Ways, a short-film series, and was involved with the Transparensea Voyage. We spoke with Lauren to learn more about her full and fascinating life. [click to continue]
Justin Quintal is a talented surfer from Jacksonville, Florida. Seemingly coming from nowhere, Justin captured two first place finishes at the Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitationals. So who is this mystery man and what makes him tick? We caught up with Justin to learn more. [click to continue]
Andy Davis is an internationally recognized California surfer/artist. His casual and stylized paintings have graced clothing, galleries, retail stores, magazines, and hotels. His recent collaboration with Billabong has set him on a new path. We met with Andy to find out more. [click to continue]
Christine Brailsford is a talented California artist and a surfer/shaper of Hawaiian paipos and handplanes. Practically raised in the surf, Christine’s imagination and background in art and design truly give her craft a unique look and style. We spoke with Christine to learn more. [click to continue]
John John Florence grew up in Haleiwa, right on the beach in front of Pipeline with his brothers and surfing Mom, Alexandra. John John was surfing Pipeline regularly before the age of 10. In 2005 at only 13 years old, Florence became the youngest Pipeline and Vans Triple Crown competitor ever. We spoke to 19-year old John John to learn more. [click to continue]
