The Surfer’s Journal, Volume 32 No. 4

- Dimensions: 9" x 11"

- The Surfer's Journal is a bi-monthy periodical for surf enthusiasts and all who appreciate the timeless, wild beauty of the sea. It’s an independent take on the surfing experience with limited advertising, making each 140-page issue almost entirely editorial. It delves into topics that get little attention elsewhere, covering travel adventures, surfboard design, profiles of surfing’s most colorful subjects, and choice surf photography.

- On the cover of Volume 32, No. 4: Mark Healey dropping through critical airspace at the 2023 Eddie. “I shot this photo from a helicopter using a long lens,” says photographer Mike Coots. “As we arrived above Waimea, it was obvious these were some of the biggest waves I’d seen in my life. I can only imagine the adrenaline running through Healey’s body as he lunged from the sky into this giant.”

- Other features in the issue include:

Essay in Suspension by Tony Andrews: "We spend only a tiny sliver of our lives actually riding waves. The rest is spent waiting--and obsessing."

Bay of the Wizard: At a family compound in Java, Rizal Tandjung and crew revel in ancient myths and heavy slabs.

Local Color: The late Pacific Beach denizen Bradley Buben was known for his eccentricities, his unique style of surfing, and his revolutionary work in resin tints. Those who knew him recall his life and his impact.