Ride The Line

Ride The Line

Get amped up with Blak Bear's latest film 'Ride The Line'.

A stellar crew and a hell of a soundtrack, it's sure to get you waxing up your board and chomping at the bit. Filmed across the world's most intense proving grounds including: Cloudbreak, Teahupo'o, Pascuales and Pipeline.

No fluff in this one, it's non-stop freight trains. Standouts include: Balaram Stack, Seth Moniz, Billy Kemper, Clay Marzo, Matahi Drollet, and Moana James Wong.

After a year of touring parking lots and cinemas, it is now available online for public consumption.

By Tomo McPherson and Teva Dexter.

English National Surfing Champs

English National Surfing Champs

The 2026 English surfing season gets underway at Fistral Beach, as the country’s top shortboard athletes line up for the first major national event of the year. The Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships play a key role in shaping national rankings, drawing both established contenders and talented surfers all aiming for a national title.

With Team England implications, priority judging, and live scoring, this event delivers high-performance surfing from the opening heat to the finals, making it a must-watch for competition lovers and surfers alike.

Dates: Friday 10th – Sunday 12th April 2026 Backup Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2026 Location: Fistral Beach, Newquay

This is the most prestigious shortboard event on the English surfing calendar, featuring:

· Shortboard Open & Women’s Divisions

· U18 Boys and Girls shortboard Divisions

· U16 Boys and Girls shortboard Divisions

· Priority Judging Format

English surfers—this is your chance to compete for the national title and test your skills against the Nation’s best. Results from this event will help shape Team England selections for the GB Cup contest and for future contests worldwide, so the stakes are high!

Make sure you read the full event format and terms HERE before signing up.

Entry Info:

· Registration opens Monday 23rd February at 19:00pm - Entry Opens via LIVEHEATS

· Entry Fee: £45 for Open Divisions | £40 for U16 & U18

· Team England athletes will be given priority entry and semi-finalists/finalists of the 2025 Nationals should divisions be over subscribed.

Stay tuned to LiveHeats for registration, heat draws, schedules, and live scores. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic event!

MEMBERSHIP

You must be a Surfing England member to compete at the event. You can check the status of your membership or set up a membership HERE.

We welcome all new members to Surfing England; memberships start at just £20 - £28 a year. Included in membership is worldwide personal accident cover, including wave pools, and some great surf brand discounts!

PARTNERS This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our headline event sponsor Caravan and Motorhome Club. As well as our fantastic partners dryrobe, Kukuna, The Wave, Moulded Earplugs, Radical Wax, Surfline and Wavelength. A special thanks to Fistral Beach for allowing us to host the Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships for another year at their incredible surf venue.

Volcom’s Makoa Gomez & The Volcanic Mile

Volcom’s Makoa Gomez & The Volcanic Mile

A Volcom kid since birth, Makoa is now one of the leading forces of the Volcom Surf Team. And he’s only getting started...

Think curly hair, nonstop energy, sugar-rush intensity, bus-sized barrels, and gnarly waves: that’s Makoa.

At just 17, Makoa Gomez is already stacking more barrels than most surfers do in a lifetime.

Born and raised in front of one of Europe’s heaviest waves, El Quemao, he’s been charging since day one — powered by his dad, the legendary Charly Gomez, and the whole local crew who shaped him.

Meet Makoa:

Hi Makoa, tell us a bit about yourself and where you come from.
I’m from the Canary Islands, and I surf every single day. The ocean is a huge part of my life, and I’m proud to be sponsored by Volcom.

If you could surf one wave from any time in history (past or future), where and when would it be?
El Quemao in the 2000s, when my dad was surfing it almost by himself.

What’s a lesson the ocean taught you that you didn’t expect to learn?
The biggest lesson the ocean has taught me is patience. Even when I don’t have it, I understand that if you wait, at the right moment, the best wave will come to you.

If your surfing style had a soundtrack, what song would play when you paddle out?
“Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg.

What wave scared you the most, and how did it change the way you surf?
Pipeline, for sure. But it didn’t change anything, because it still scares me.

If you could design the “perfect” wave just for you, what would it look and feel like?
El Quemao, in front of my house — but with the size that Pipeline can hold.

How is it to be part of the Volcom family?
Being part of the Volcom family is a dream come true. Having the opportunity to stay at the Volcom house in Hawaii and to be supported by them has definitely made me push myself harder. I’m enjoying where I am with the brand that first believed in me.

How is it to be part of the Volcom family?
Being part of the Volcom family is a dream come true. Having the opportunity to stay at the Volcom house in Hawaii and to be supported by them has definitely made me push myself harder. I’m enjoying where I am with the brand that first believed in me.

Who or what inspires you in surfing?
My dad was definitely the first person who inspired me in surfing, probably because he taught me. I can see things in my surfing that could only come from him.

Punts or pits?
Both.

Guess the Number of Barrels & WIN a Bundle with Volcom

***THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED***

We’ve teamed up with Volcom and Makoa to give you the chance to WIN a barrel-safe bundle for when you’re catching the swell this spring.

All you need to do is: Guess the number of barrels Makoa charges

  • Follow @carvemag & @volcom_eu 
  • Like & save the competition post on Instagram
  • Tag your ride or die and the number of barrels 
  • Bonus: Share to your story and give us a tag

Cheat code* — If you watch the whole YouTube clip, you won’t need to guess 

Film Credits

Starring Makoa Gomez Vidal
Edited by Oscar Valencia

Music: “Hitching To Mullim” by Blistar (Noa Deane)

Kai McKenzie, All The Good Vibes.

Kai McKenzie, All The Good Vibes.

In a world that often feels oversubscribed with negative news, take a moment to soak this one in — a story of resilience and perseverance.

Aussie surfer Kai McKenzie has returned to the waves (not for the first time) after a shark attack claimed his right leg.

Kai McKenzie’s story has become one of extraordinary resilience and hope. After surviving a brutal shark attack that cost him his leg, Kai refused to let the ocean become a place of fear. Months into his recovery, he made the powerful decision to return to the water — paddling out again at the very break where his life changed forever. His return to surfing wasn’t about denying what happened, but about reclaiming what he loves, proving that trauma doesn’t get the final word. Through grit, humour, and an unbreakable spirit, Kai has shown that resilience isn’t just surviving the worst moments, but choosing to move forward anyway, offering inspiration to surfers and non-surfers alike.

Check out the recent clip of him shredding — in his own words, “I lost my leg, but I didn’t lose surfing.”

More from @kai_mckenzie here 

Arctic Circle Angles

Arctic Circle Angles

A surf mission deep into the Arctic Circle. 3.5-hour days. Polar nights. Frozen tundra. This is both the beauty and the brutal reality of surfing in the Barents Sea.

Surfing in the Barents Sea is a battle against freezing temperatures and icy winds, all in search of waves. Short polar days and long, dark nights test endurance at every turn, while the frozen tundra and drifting ice make every ride as dangerous as it is unforgettable.

This doesn’t phase Dylan Graves, Tim Latte, or Carlos “Charlie” Rodriguez Hernandez. Enjoy.

Filmed by: Paul Daniel
Edited by: Dylan Graves Color by ‪@danscotttt‬

Surfers: Tim Latte, Carlos "Charlie" Rodriguez Hernandez, Dylan Graves

Kelly Slater | D’bah

Kelly Slater | D’bah

Kelly has more game than the entire premiership combined — a pure joy to watch. An absolute master of surfing, the kind you never get tired of, powered by unreal energy, speed, and style. This clip proves a few things without trying: rail surfing is, and always will be, the true core of surfing. It also reminds us that surfing is timeless; age doesn’t matter when your fundamentals are this strong (and you're the GOAT). This is why you need a twin fin in your quiver.

I’m off to sell my soul to the devil to reach his level. Probably worth it for one carve.

Film/edit: @danscotttt