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Volume 16 NO. 3 - Summer '07
A Chilean Odyssey: The Life of Ramon Navarro, By Yasha Hetzel. The light in Fall: A Hossegor Suite, By Chris Leschinsky. Pre-Contact: the Surfing Tradition of Sao Tome, By Sam George. The Puzzle of Midget, By Phil Jarratt. Big Red is Dead: A Surfboard Postmortem, By Terry Fitzgerald. Natural Fit: Michael Eckerman’s Waves of Stone, By Christian Beamish. Welcome to the Badlands: Make-I-Light, Elko, Sand Points, and Sharks, By Jimmy O’Keefe. Aamion Goodwin’s Circle Pacific, By Daniel Duane. Portfolio: Sean Davey, By Derek Hynd. Plus... an excerpt from a novel by Bryan Di Salvatore, and the Noll family dreams together.
Volume 16 NO. 3 - Summer '07
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Cover
Photographer Stuart Gibson started with a Gordian knot of variables, including color, composition, action, and exposure. In 5/100ths of a second, he turned them into a frame capable of sucker punching a photo editor halfway around the world.
Page One
A picture depicting a Sao Tomean waterman shaping a panga with a machete. The caption appropriately posing the question regarding how different would the perception of the sport of surfing be if 40 years ago, filmmaker Bruce Brown, would have more accurately chronicled the discovery of an African surf culture instead of fabricating the introduction of surfing to Africa by North Americans in The Endless Summer.
Table of Contents
Stand-up barrel ride in surreal conditions.
I Still Miss Someone
A page turning excerpt from Bryan Di Salvatore's novel "I Still Miss Someone."
A Chilean Odyssey
A feature article profiling the surfing life of professional Chilean surfer Ramon Navarro. The author, Yasha Hetzel, brings us into the life of Navarro, traveling through his childhood and upbringing in Pichilemu, his discovery of Chilean big waves, and the surfer's personal philosophy and outlook on life.
The Light in Fall
A look at twelve photographs of French scenery spanning six years of travel to the region by photographer Chris Leschinsky.
Pre-contact: The Surfing Tradition of Sao Tome
Sam George's account of Sao Tomean surf culture clearly highlights their traditional influence on the sport. George takes us to a small, West African island where he shares a heartfelt experience with local surfers, very well discovering the origin of surfing.
The Puzzle of Midget
A homage to Australian's surfing legacy, Bernard "Midget" Farrelly. Author Phil Jarrat redeems the surf hero's influence and outstanding sportsmanship of the 1960's to today.
Natural Fit
A short article that warmly highlights the artistic flair surrounding Michael Eckerman's masonry. Inspired by the curving flow of water, Eckerman's work is a wonderful spin of modern day surf art on an age old construction practice.
Big Red is Dead
Terry Fitzgerald gives a loving eulogy of his 6'0" single fin, born in 1980 to vainly compete with MR and Simon, after his son Kye broke it in half on a beachbreak tube in 2006.
Welcome to the Badlands (ended here on 6/24)
A glimpse into the history and present day state of "The Badlands" or otherwise known as the Australian Kabi Coast. This article follows a few of the brave surfers to venture north of Noosa into the "final frontier" to surf perfect lines in shark infested waters. It also touches upon the aboriginal history of the region and their myths surrounding the protection of the Kabi Coast. A must read for anyone traveling or living in the area.
Aamion Goodwin's Circle Pacific
A profile of professional surfer, Aamion Goodwin. With nomadic but ocean-based parents, Goodwin spent his childhood in Fiji, Kauai, and New Zealand. In this profile, Goodwin takes us back to and through those surf meccas.
Where the Buffalo Roam
Sean Davey might be the last of a dying breed. This article explains why and also profiles various images of Davey's work throughout Tasmania, Australia, and Hawaii.
Undercurrents
An excerpt from the book "The Art of the Surfboard" which details the artistic expression of Greg Noll in the shaping room.
