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The Islanders of Aotea by Logan Murray

The island of Aotea, New Zealand my be the last best place on earth. Although the hardships of island life are many a core group…

11.1

25 years of Big Wednesday

John DeCure, a surfer, lawyer and writer tells the story of getting his first book published. After three years of rejection his perseverance pays off…

11.1

Wallpaper

11.1

Tooth and Claw: John Elwell Remembers Oahu 1958-’60

Rum pirate John Elwell remembers Oahu 1958-'60 from his sloop in the Sea of Cortez.

10.5

Surfing the Cold War by Rick Ruffin

Rick Ruffin surfs in South Korea where there are no Korean surfers, but lots of good surf from typhoons spinning up the Western Pacific or…

10.5

75 Cents by Craig Lockwood

Gremmie loses 75cents playing cards against a street hustler who gives him a life lesson.

10.5

Rubbermann: Larry Bertlemann has Been There and Done That

Profile on Larry Bertlemann’s rise to surf stardom in the 1970s and then his disappearance from the scene. Kampion tracks him down in Honolulu. His…

10.5

Giri and Ninjo: Japan’s Enduring Mystery

Katsu Kawaminami, a Japanese surfer in Guam hitchhikes a ride from Guam to Japan with Tor Johnson. Since Katsu introduced Johnson to Japanese surfing, he…

10.5

UnderCurrents

Highlights of this issues Undercurrents include: “The Sphinx House” about Blackie August’s house in the 1950s. “Beach Grubs” photo from Bill Fury’s memory at Seal…

10.5

The Omega Voyage by D.C. Green

Travelers explore Indonesia on a boat with stories titled: “The Great White Pig Hunt” in which author bribes soldiers, then goes hunting for wild boar…

10.5

The Least-Traveled Man on Earth by Jon Frank

Jon Frank leaves school in Sydney and left to spend 2 years surfing. He travels to Galapagos, Madagascar, Australia, Peru, Samoa, Hawaii, South Africa shooting…

10.4

The Realm of King Joy: The Keating Clan of Pedro Point