For this episode we caught up with old friend and award-winning, documentary filmmaker Ben Weiland. He has spent the last decade exploring the furthermost reaches of the earth in search of uncharted waves. Specialising in stunning imagery of th...

For this next episode we are diving into the unexplored depths of the deep ocean with award-winning marine biologist and ocean advocate, Dr Diva Amon. Born in Trinidad, Diva's lifelong passion for the ocean and its inhabitants is woven into bot...

In the third episode of our new series in partnership with Talisker Whisky, we caught up with big wave surfer Katie McConnell, our North American Ambassador. Over the four years that Katie has been immersed in big wave riding she’s been named R...

For our latest episode we headed across the pond to visit our partners at Bureo®, the company behind NetPlus® – an innovative recycled yarn made entirely of discarded fishing nets with complete traceability from collection through to recycled f...

In the third episode of our new series in partnership with Talisker Whisky, we caught up with Peigh Asante and Nathaniel Cole of London-based swimming club Swim Dem Crew. Swim Dem was founded in 2013 with the aim of using swimming as a tool to ...

In the second episode of our new series in partnership with Talisker Whisky, we spoke to the ever-inspiring Andy Mann. An ocean conservationist, explorer, photographer and musician, Andy has travelled the world with camera in hand, documenting ...

This new season of Hell or High Water is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Talisker Whisky. To kick off the series we headed to the fabled Talisker distillery in the Hebrides, converging for the Skye Summit in celebration of Wor...

For our latest episode we spoke to the inimitable Glen Walsh, a proudly gay surfer and Venice Beach local who helped produce the groundbreaking 2014 documentary ‘OUT in the lineup’ - one of the first to look at being gay in the surf world. A su...

Guest Hosted by London Surf Film Festival's, Demi Taylor, dive into conversation with Sachi Cunningham as we discuss Saachi’s SeaChange documentary; a film about female empowerment, competitive surfing and equity in the big wave arena. An insig...

For this next episode, we sit down with a saltwater soul who’d rival most people for time spent in the sea. Aline Carrier is another person with an insatiable passion for their profession. Fisheries Specialist, Oceanographer, Freedi...

A household name on Vancouver Island and most certainly in the wider conservation space given his growing audience on the like of Instagram, amassing over 250k followers… Ross Reid is a self proclaimed ‘Science Communicator’ or ‘Outdoor Educato...

This next episode is an insightful and astute conversation with Rachel Dickens, co-founder of Canada’s Indigenous youth surf team ‘Mułaa’, an organisation rebuilding the indigenous youth’s connection to their ancestral waters through surf and t...

First up in our Canadian mini series, and after a long time waiting, we finally met with master craftsman, Mark McInnis. Recognised as one of the first surf photographers to really ply his trade in the Pacific Northwest, Mark has gone on to est...

A reactive and insightful episode to coincide with their Kickstarter campaign, we speak with Director Lewis Arnold and Writer Chris Nelson on the environmental surf film of the moment, The Big Sea.  The Big Sea is an independent, in...

Lucas Beaufort, a self-described dreamer, living in a world surrounded by beautiful monsters, Lucas’ distinctive artwork explores the connections mirroring his own affinity with the world and people around him. From his interwoven net-like mura...

A strong connection to the ocean, growing up between London and the south coast of England. Harry Potter series. What we can all do in our day to day lives. Climate anxiety. Def.An inspiring and approachable tip-filled guide to changing ...

After 16 years as the Surfrider Foundation’s Environmental Director, Dr Chad Nelsen was the obvious choice when selecting their next CEO. An activist, campaigner, family man and avid waterman he brings insight and experience to the fight to pro...

Next up in our Californian Omnibus we met with Christian Beamish – Surfer, Shaper, Sailor and Writer, Christian is somewhat of an underground yet widely known stalwart of the surfing world. Calling the likes of the Malloy brothers, Greg Long an...

Welcome back… thanks for tuning in as we find ourselves in steady flow of new episodes.Thinking on this next one in our California omnibus, it would be fair to say that in a time where just about every outrageous human endeavor or...

For Episode 2 of this California Mini Series - we sat down with Nik Strong-Cvetich, CEO of Save The Waves Coalition. Founded in 2003, its Mission Objective is to protect surfing ecosystems around the world - where surfing provides a vehicle for...

Moving from San Francisco down to San Diego through some of the countries most epic coastal communities we caught up with cold water swimmers, ocean activists, big wave pioneers and more as we looked to bring you more stories from the sea to in...

Throughout the year, OPEN hosts world-class surfer-shapers residencies, giving everyday surfers an opportunity to own a hand shaped surfboard from some of the most respected names in the industry - including to date Simon Anderson, Neil Purchas...

Bella Collins is one part of the incredible Ocean Sheroes, an all-woman rowing crew who raced 2,400 hard nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean last year in world record attempt. Setting off from San Francisco and finishing at Hawaii’s Waikiki...

For our first episode of 2022 we’re coming out swinging with one our of closest allies and one of the most inspired ’ocean and surf activists’ out there, Hugo Tagholm, CEO of Surfers Against Sewage and Finisterre Ambassador.  F...

This week and to bridge the gap between this years roster and next years line up, we’ve wrapped up a little special for you of some of the best bits from our 2021 guests.It's a bit of a hash up, remix if you will, so in way of introd...