Ashton Goggans

California

Editor In Chief at Stab Magazine

Managing Editor, SURFER

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The Florida Surf Film Festival Returns To Daytona Beach

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ashton Goggans

SURFER Magazine and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. There’s no better example of the grass roots power of a local surf community than the Florida Surf FIlm Festival, now in its second decade as one of the world’s best places for surf filmmakers to show their work to an engaged, raucous, multigenerational audience.
The Florida Surf Film Festival Returns To Daytona Beach

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Ashton Goggans

The festival's programming includes feature films, short films, and workshops in filmmaking, photography, and journalism, often led by notable figures in the surf industry. Awards are presented in categories such as Best Documentary, Best Surf Movie, Best Cinematography, and Best Soundtrack, with selections made by a jury of industry experts. Throughout its history, FSFF has attracted significant attention, including sold-out screenings and appearances by prominent figures like Kelly Slater.
1 Shark, 2 Rastas, & Hulk Hogan All In One Surf Contest

1 month ago | surfer.com | Ashton Goggans

Not all surf contests are built the same, and the Single Fin Hoedown, began as a celebration of roots Florida surf culture, and since its revival a few years ago has grown into a beloved community tradition.
Hawaiian Big Wave Icon Clyde Aikau Passes Away at 75

1 month ago | surfer.com | Ashton Goggans

The surf world has lost one of its most revered elders who dedicated his life to elevating Hawaiian culture and the memory of his late brother, Eddie Aikau. It is with a heavy heart that Surfer learned of the passing of Clyde Aikau, legendary big wave surfer and North Shore community icon.
Hawaiian Big Wave Icon Clyde Aikau Passes Away at 75

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ashton Goggans

It is with a heavy heart that Surfer learned of the passing of Clyde Aikau, legendary big wave surfer and North Shore community icon. Born in 1949, Clyde and his younger brother, the late, great Eddie Aikau moved from Maui to the North Shore and quickly came to exemplify modern Hawaiian watermen—gifted surfers, strong swimmers, and more than capable ocean navigators.
Gerry Lopez Goes Deep With Justin Jay On The Plug Podcast

1 month ago | surfer.com | Ashton Goggans

There are certain characters surfing is lucky to have in their culture, and California-born, New York-based photographer and storyteller Justin Jay is one of those characters: broadly curious, ungodly talented but beyond humble, and one of those people who you immediately feel treats everyone he encounters with remarkable conversational generosity and open, intellectual curiosity.
Gerry Lopez Goes Deep With Justin Jay On The Plug Podcast

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ashton Goggans

There are certain characters surfing is lucky to have in their culture, and California-born, New York-based photographer and storyteller Justin Jay is one of those characters: broadly curious, ungodly talented but beyond humble, and one of those people who you immediately feel treats everyone he encounters with remarkable conversational generosity and open, intellectual curiosity.
Ari Browne On A Liddle-Influenced Displacement Hull In New Zealand

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Ashton Goggans

For those unfamiliar with Mollusk, the shop was started by husband/wife duo John McCambridge and Johanna St. Clair in the early 2000s, and for the last two decades have set the blueprint for the small, community- and craft-driven, surf shop and brand. Opening locations in New York, Venice, Silverlake, and Santa Barbara, Mollusk has helped to breathe new life into legacy board builders like Liddle, Marc Andreini, and other, while also supporting young, emerging shaping talents.
Krooky & The Liddle-Inspired Displacement Hull, MPE Spitfire

1 month ago | surfer.com | Ashton Goggans

Ari Browne, also known as Krooky, is a rare breed these days. The lanky, wizard-y Australian is multifaceted, entirely original, and in a world of sameness, seemingly on his very own trip indeed. While Ari’s turned the most heads riding finless boards like Ryan Lovelace and Dan Malloy’s Rabbit’s Foot, or his beloved 88 Softboards, this clip finds Ari on a Greg Liddle- influenced displacement hull that the crew at Mollusk put under his feet.
Ari Browne On A Liddle-Influenced Displacement Hull In New Zealand

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ashton Goggans

Ari Browne, also known as Krooky, is a rare breed these days. The lanky, wizard-y Australian is multifaceted, entirely original, and in a world of sameness, seemingly on his very own trip indeed. While Ari’s turned the most heads riding finless boards like Ryan Lovelace and Dan Malloy’s Rabbit’s Foot, or his beloved 88 Softboards, this clip finds Ari on a Greg Liddle- influenced displacement hull that the crew at Mollusk put under his feet.