The SV Journal

Explore the people, places, and culture that shape the SV lifestyle. From surf adventures to behind-the-scenes stories, dive into the heart of the ocean community.

A Few Words by Ollie Whitham

My name is Ollie Whitham, I’m 18 and I was born and raised in Fremantle, a little port city, just south of Perth, Western Australia. Having bought my first DSLR,...

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Soul Adventurer by Aaron McNulty

I arrived at the beach, when it was still dark, but anticipating an early sunrise due to Daylight Savings. As I patiently waited, I set up my gear, and got...

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In Your Shadow by Aaron Hughes

Growing up the son of a surf photographer, surfing was a given and photography came naturally, however combining the two has proved difficult as I love surfing too much not...

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Suburban Kook by Courtney Blythe

Growing up with a huge interest in surf was a lil’ bit harder, when you lived in the suburbs. A suburban kook, weekend shredder…never a local.

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Up North by Jack Bober

My name is Jack Bober and I am a 16-year-old photographer from San Francisco, California. I am a full-time student, but on the days when the waves are perfect, I...

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Ebb and Flow by Drew Heald

Swimming a solid day at Pipe is a calculated risk.  While my heart pumps out of my chest, I assess the strength of the current.  Before I start to swim...

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Pursuit In Motion by Marcus Paladino

My godmother and I have always had a really powerful connection, almost as if we’re the same person. She’s like a drinking buddy and a motherly figure all rolled into...

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Quarantine by Charlie Hoberman

My name is Charlie Hoberman and I am a 20-year-old photographer from Southern California, but I grew up in a small surf community in the heart of Malibu. I spend...

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