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 doesnβt matter whether youβre a muso like me, an artist, photographer, chef, surfboard shaper or architect, the ocean...

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. Itβs not about getting the all time photo...

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...

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....

Overcoming Fears To Shoot At Keramas by Katherine Nielsen
During an ocean swim, I found myself caught in a flash rip. They donβt usually last long, but they create a vortex that keeps you trapped until the ocean is...

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.

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?...

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...