“Twenty-five years ago, we needed stronger surfboards so we started this,” says Fletcher Chouinard. Patagonia’s new film, Foam Dust – 25 Years of FCD, thumbs through the archives of FCD Surfboards. It looks back at the characters who embarked on an experimental journey in surfboard material and design—building boards that leave the least amount of environmental harm. This is their indefinite history, where the stories aren’t straight; the cast can’t quite remember names, dates or places; interviews are censored for fear of legal retribution; and if you have any questions, comments, bills or concerns, you’ll have to speak with the general manager, Zach the Dog.

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Sep 22, 2023

Shot over consecutive mornings during the long, recent run of North Coast autumn swell, In the Family of Things is Dave Rastovich in his element, doing his thing.

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Vans Surf x Mikey February

Jul 19, 2023

Mikey February, the talented Vans Surf team rider, lives a life driven by purpose and determination, both on and off his surfboard. His commitment and focus on the waves parallel the mindset he carries in his everyday life. This mindset has propelled him to become one of the world's most accomplished surfers, while still remaining the down-to-earth and approachable individual he has always been. As a hometown hero, Mikey, together with his wife, founded a non-profit organization, and he made history as the first Black African surfer to qualify for the WSL Championship Tour.

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