Hell Or High Water

In the third episode of our new series in partnership with Talisker Whisky, we caught up with big wave surfer Katie McConnell, our North American Ambassador. Over the four years that Katie has been immersed in big wave riding she’s been named Rookie of the year at Red Bull Magnitude in 2022, before going on to win the Thrillers at Killers event at Todos Santos earlier this year. Send us Fan Mail

In the third episode of our new series in partnership with Talisker Whisky, we caught up with Peigh Asante and Nathaniel Cole of London-based swimming club Swim Dem Crew. Swim Dem was founded in 2013 with the aim of using swimming as a tool to empower people. Peigh and Nathaniel aim to promote the social aspect of the sport, making it accessible, fun and inclusive. Proudly branding the Swim Dem Crew as a family, the pair run weekly sessions that focus on training, honing skills and togetherne...

This new season of Hell or High Water is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Talisker Whisky. To kick off the series we headed to the fabled Talisker distillery in the Hebrides, converging for the Skye Summit in celebration of World Oceans Day. We were joined by game-changing endurance swimmer Ross Edgley and Paralympic gold medalist Melanie Barrat to talk about their love of cold water, Ross’s achievement of being the first person to swim around the entire coastline of the UK, ...

Guest Hosted by London Surf Film Festival's, Demi Taylor, dive into conversation with Sachi Cunningham as we discuss Saachi’s SeaChange documentary; a film about female empowerment, competitive surfing and equity in the big wave arena. An insightful conversation about the two lives spent in submerged in sea and surf culture, creativity, cold water and the power of film. Send us Fan Mail

A household name on Vancouver Island and most certainly in the wider conservation space given his growing audience on the like of Instagram, amassing over 250k followers… Ross Reid is a self proclaimed ‘Science Communicator’ or ‘Outdoor Educator’ and does so with fast, intellectual, wit and wisdom. Through his energetic edits, he not only educates but also inspires his audience to forge a stronger connection to our planet. Send us Fan Mail

First up in our Canadian mini series, and after a long time waiting, we finally met with master craftsman, Mark McInnis. Recognised as one of the first surf photographers to really ply his trade in the Pacific Northwest, Mark has gone on to establish himself over a 13 year plus career as one of the most respected surf photographers out there. His work synonymous with cold, hostile, often snowcapped environments. Send us Fan Mail

Lucas Beaufort, a self-described dreamer, living in a world surrounded by beautiful monsters, Lucas’ distinctive artwork explores the connections mirroring his own affinity with the world and people around him. From his interwoven net-like murals to ‘Gus Gus’, the playful character who wanders the world experiencing all without seeing or judging, we worked closely with Lucas to adorn the range with bespoke designs, exclusive to the collaboration. In celebration of his work and creative outpu...

After 16 years as the Surfrider Foundation’s Environmental Director, Dr Chad Nelsen was the obvious choice when selecting their next CEO. An activist, campaigner, family man and avid waterman he brings insight and experience to the fight to protect our ocean playgrounds The Surfrider Foundation USA is a U.S. 501c grassroots non-profit environmental organization that works to protect and preserve the world's oceans, waves and beaches. It focuses on water quality, beach access, beach and surf ...