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Volume 16 NO. 2 - Spring '07

A Shaper’s Path: An Interview with Mark Richards, By Andrew Kidman, Montaukers in Wallacea, An Indo Journal by Russell Drumm and Peter Spacek, A few minutes with Dana Brown - Framing the Prodigal, By Daniel Duane, The surfboards of Thomas Meyerhoffer, And How Does That make You Feel? By Scott Hulet, Fresh Mullet, A John Witzig Portfolio, Armistice: Through waves of war and peace in Liberia, By Magnus Wolfe Murray, My Time with Sammy Lee, By Kimo Hollinger, Plus... A long separated father and son discover a surfing bond, the USMC waves us through at Camp Pendleton, a photo feature with color and torque o’plenty, and a ship of dreams.

Volume 16 NO. 2 - Spring '07

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Tahitian Tube

Page One

A short passage from the full length article in this issue about writer and photographer John Witzig describes a his photo of Angourie on the northern New South Whales coast.

Table of Contents

Contents of this issue.

My Father's Board

"An intimate look at reuniting bioloogical father Ellis Taylor, with son David Anderson, and how their first meeting at ages 82 and 59 repectively, together with an original redwood and balsa plank board from the early 1940's, began their new found relation"

Mark Richards: A Shaper's Path

An interview with Mark Richards covering his professional surfing career and his innovative shaping designs. A complete look at MR's influences and drive to create the twin-fin, a 25 year old design, that has made a total comback in recent years.

Montaukers In Wallacea

"Experience an Indonesian boat trip with this detailed daily journal describing picture perfect waves, epic surf tales, Indonesian culture and history, and numerous sketches of each leg of the journey. "

Framing the Prodigal

An overview of Dana Brown's accomplished work and how the son of Bruce Brown, creator of The Endless Summer, found his path in life through hardships, family ties, and the making of his new film, High Water.

Fresh Mullet

Twenty-five pictures from the acclaimed Australian surf journalist's portfolio, John Witzig, as well as some early writing excerpts. Photos include shots from New South Whales, Hawaii, and California as well as coverage starting from the 1960's of legendary surfers.

Coming Home

A unique look at Camp Pendleton's 15 mile off-limit coastline and surf breaks with members of the United States Marines.

Armistice

Travel to Liberia, a war torn African nation, with a refugee aid worker and avid surfer, author Magnus Wolfe Murray. Journey through his dangerous times at the medical camp and into the remote areas of the Liberian Coastline as he searches for waves.

Gallery: Evocations in Two or Three Dimensions

Eight pictures of Alex Weinstein's artwork as well as a short article written by the author explaining the influences behind his dynamic oil paintings and sculptures that incorporate his passion and love for surfing and the ocean.

Behind the Foam Ball and Into the Void

Author Shaun Tomson examines the advancements in tube riding since the late 1970's to today with Kelly Slater. Slater tells us about his experiences at Teahupoo and finding the "clear spot amongst the chaos" that is just behind the foam ball inside the tube.

My Time with Sammy Lee

We step back in time for a look at the early life of Sammy Lee, a legendary Hawaiian waterman. Written by a close friend, this article recounts Sammy's young surfing years with other Hawaiian all-stars and takes you into the present day life of Sammy Lee.

Vaulted Ceilings

An eighteen photograph portfolio of various waves throughout the world.

Undercurrents

Insight into the best long-distance surf quest boat written by traditional Maine boat builder William Cannell.