Carve Magazine Issue 228

From windswept Atlantic corners to tropical perfection, we’ve gathered stories of soul, grit, and deep connection – threads woven through waves and weather, across generations, chasing common dreams. 

In Rewind, we travel back to the raw, lava-lined shores of Tenerife, where tents in 'The Desert' were a warm-water escape from home. 

Riding It Out follows Zoe Smith’s path back to the lineup after tragedy changed everything. Her story is not just one of recovery, but of rediscovery – of finding purpose and presence on the waves that saved her. It's a remarkable story.

Out of the Winter profiles Russ Winter – Britain’s greatest ever surfer – and how he faced the fight of his life, fiercely driven by his first love: surfing. It’s an incredibly brave and honest interview, and we are so stoked he overcame his greatest adversary – alcohol – and is back shredding.

The Ballad of the Beach Beat Banana Blade— the tale of a classic Chops’ gun that has been rediscovered and is now being ridden by its third generation.

Parental Guidance, a crew of groms and their surf-stoked dads head off to the Maldives.

Playground in Paradise takes us to the Mentawais in search of fun over fear with a diverse bunch off surfers from first time Indo visitors to seasoned chargers. 

A Place to Call Home looks at the Emerald barrels and wild light of Conor Flanagan’s Ireland.

It’s a packed issue with plenty to leave you dreaming! Order now to get it delivered to your door!