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.

Surf Stoke & Creative Folk by Tony Rapacioli

There is an inherent link between surfing and creative minded people. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a muso like me, an artist, photographer, chef, surfboard shaper or architect, the ocean...

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Community by Walrus Photos

There is a thriving surf community here in Cornwall and it is a great feeling swimming out to capture that through photographs. It’s not about getting the all time photo...

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The Island by India Payne

I am India Payne, a 25 year old surf photographer from Phillip Island, Australia.Β Having grown up traveling the world surfing from a young age the ocean has been a huge...

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How The Ocean Empowers Me by Marina Pando

Humans have always experienced an intense relationship with the sea. I believe that pouring feelings into the salty water and let them be washed by it, is an ancient practice....

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Overcoming Fears To Shoot At Keramas by Katherine Nielsen

During an ocean swim, I found myself caught in a flash rip. They don’t usually last long, but they create a vortex that keeps you trapped until the ocean is...

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What's Good Longboarding? by Max Alesbury

What is good Longboarding? This question seems to be floating around more often recently. Especially, with the recent Relik Comp at Malibu, there is a lot of debate.

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True Lovers by Stephanie Teixeira

Growing up, this quote by Avatar Roku really resonated with me, as a subconscious force wasΒ always pulling me towards the ocean. Was itΒ the clean air, the deep blue, the freedom?...

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Solitary Affair by Drew Hopper

Hi, I'm Drew,Β anΒ Aussie documentary photographerΒ based on the CoffsΒ Coast, NSW Australia. For me photography is about feeling, capturing the essence of a place, the moods, the energy and recording theΒ timeless moments...

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