Page 16
I WON’T BE LONG
Recklessness and repercussions at Punta de Lobos and across generations.
Words by Biddle Duke | Illustration by Thomas Lynch III
Page 24
INTERVIEW: MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Eurico “Kiko” Romaguera on meticulously co-planning Portugal’s Gliding Barnacles surf/art/music festival, his lineage of revolutionaries, exploring overlooked board theories, and more.
By Ben Waldron | Illustration by Matthieu Cossé
Page 32
PROJECT BLACK
Chasing rumors in the Indian Ocean.
By Tai “Buddha” Graham | Photo by Tony “Haro” Harrington
Page 46
AESTHETICS: J BROTHER
The visual inspirations and paddling tracks of the Pacific Green Hornet.
Words by Scott Hulet | Photo by J Brother
Page 60
SURFBOARDS ON FIRE
When the notorious riot broke out at the 1986 OP Pro Surfing Championships, a renowned British fine-art photographer happened to be on hand with a single roll of film. He shot it. Then, he lost it for a quarter century. These are Nick Waplington’s Surf Riot images, along with some thoughts about what they might mean.
Words by Tony John Andrews | Photo by Nick Waplington
Page 76
THRIVING IN THE CROWD
The Fanning Approach. The Severson Declaration. The Makaha Protocol. A few altruistic (and underhanded) stratagems for operating amid the masses.
Words by Steve Shearer | Illustration by Martin Groch
Page 80
HOTHOUSE
John Eichert leveraged the best spots at the best time. His surfboards proved the value of place and the benefit of a quiet shop.
Words by Mike Hamer | Photo by Jay Paddock
Page 90
BIG DRIP
From the street to the studio to the surf, artist Craig Costello gets up.
Words by Kyle DeNuccio | Photo courtesy of Krink Studio
Page 100
PORTFOLIO: TOM PEARSALL
The blunt aquatic force of West Oz shooter and part-time Danish prisoner.
Introduction by Sean Doherty | Photo by Tom Pearsall
Page 120
SANCHO’S TERROIR
Pocket vineyards and secret spots with Spanish winemaker Sancho Rodriguez.
Words by Jamie Brisick | Photo by Iker Basterretxea
Page 128
UNDERCURRENTS
Cabo opulence, West Oz survival, Steve Pezman’s dispatch from the 1971 Golden Breed Expression Session, and more.
Photo by Shane Grace
Purist surf energy from Page One to close-of-book, delivered directly to your door.
