It has been seven months and seven days since Andy Irons passed away in an unlikely Dallas hotel room. The the loss of a living legend, family man and fearless competitor in his prime has shaken the surfing community to its core and drawn the unscrupulous gaze of mainstream media. In the aftermath, I doubt Andy could ever have imagined how much love and respect for him would remain in this world. According to one of the toxicology reports that was released today there were traces of cocaine and methamphetamines in Andy Iron’s system. If you’re anti-drugs or drug users this is your moment for a self-righteous murmur and shake of the...

There’s nothing like paddling out into perfect, solid waves knowing that you are at your physical peak. When your arms sink into the water, each stroke forcefully propelling you towards the lined up walls, and you’re unphased by the oncoming sets because you’re primed, ready and full of energy. There are a few things you can do to ensure both your body and mind are optimised before the next epic session. On the day There are obvious things that are nice to do before you paddle out including getting enough sleep, having a healthy meal the night before (with a good balance of carbs and protein) and not being hungover. But this article...