Gony is one of those surfers who needs no introduction. A regular in the line-ups around Ericeira, Portugal, Gony's effortless style and big moves were a staple on the world tour for years.

Gony kicked off his professional career by becoming the first Spanish surfer to win a World Junior Title. He then enjoyed over a decade on the world tour, winning several events including a 5 Star in 2009.

While less competitive these days, Gony is still immersed in the surf industry, and is a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur, co-founding and running Jam Traction with Marlon Lipke.

Growing up on the beaches of Umhlanga in South Africa, there were two things that dominated Leigh's life the ocean and art.

Discovering surfing at an early age through her cousin, Grant "Twiggy" Baker, Leigh's elegant style and fearless approach earned her a lot of respect in the competitive lineups of Durban. And as she grew up, so the mergence of her love of art and the ocean became a natural progression.

Today, Leigh resides in South Africa on the wave-rich northern KwaZulu-Natal coast, where she spends her days surfing and creating beautiful, ocean-inspired art in her studio.

One of the most respected surfers in the world, Marlon is part of the vanguard of European surfers that pioneered the growth of the sport on the continent.

During his competitive years, Marlon won a string of titles and in 2009 qualified for the illustrious WSL World Championship Tour, becoming the first and only German to ever compete at this level.

Known as "The Hulk", Marlon has shifted his focus from competitive surfing and found a new mantle as a successful entrepreneur. He founded and owns Comoba, one of the most popular coffee bars and restaurants in Lisbon, as well as Jam Traction.

Matt Maxwell brings a combination of unsurpassed energy and talent. Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Matt is recognised for his incredible kitesurfing talent, combining the huge aerial moves of kiteboarding with the powerful rail work of surfing.

Having been crowned as the 2019 South African Kitesurfing Champion, Matt is now poised to take on the world. And as part of the F-One and Manera global kiting teams, he has the support and mentorship to make a huge impact on the scene.

Born and raised in Durban, South Africa, Lee Bisset’s relationship with the ocean was shaped early by the city’s surf culture and warm-water coastline. He rose to prominence in the competitive lineup at New Pier Durban, an arena known for rewarding commitment, local knowledge, and no-nonsense surfing.

As a goofy-footer in a region dominated by right-hand breaks, Lee had to earn his edge the hard way, by honing a powerful, stylish backhand that could handle pressure in the pocket while still looking clean and composed.

The youngest son of Spain’s most renowned pro surfing family, Kepa grew up in the Basque Country surfing the waves in and around Mundaka. He has surfed his way around the globe, exploring the remotest coasts of Indonesia, Africa and India.

And while his self- produced surf adventure films have found a huge online audience, Kepa doesn’t travel for the exposure or adulation of others. He travels for the personal experiences, the lessons he learns, for the people he meets on his travels, and the perspective they bring.

Graeme Fenton’s surfing was forged in the fast, punchy conditions of KwaZulu-Natal, where reading shifting banks, committing under pressure, and making the most of whatever the ocean serves are simply part of the education. Today GF calls Australia’s Gold Coast home, bringing that Durban-honed ocean sense into one of the most competitive surf regions on the planet.

Based around Mermaid Beach, Graeme continues to push his surfing through the Australian Masters scene, backing up style with results. He’s notched standout performances at national level, including wins in Queensland events such as the Volkswagen Queensland Surf Festival.

Referring to Damien as an Anglet local would not do him justice, because he is one of those rare surfers that passes as a local almost anywhere. Humble, compassionate, genuine and an absolute ripper, whether on a long or shortboard, Damien is welcomed with open arms wherever he ventures.

Damien's passion for travel is fuelled by his love for film-making and writing. He made it his mission to visit as many places as possible, venturing to far-flung locales including Alaska, Papua New Guinea, Liberia, Norway, the Ukraine and Patagonia, and shooting seven documentaries along the way.

Growing up, Kash was immersed in her father's analog photography, spending her childhood at expos, vernissages and workshops, and quickly learnt how to use a camera to capture unique moments.

After graduating high school, Kash was invited to spend half a year at the South African Fine Arts Department of Photography at Rhodes University, where she developed her photography skills and fell in love with the country. 

She is now cruising between South Africa and Europe working on her projects and trying to find the best place to live.

Actor. Comedian. Writer. Surfer. Poet. Artist. Skater. Voice Artist. Legend. These are just a few of the monikers that Cokey Falkow wears. 

Originally from South Africa where he grew up surfing the perfect waves of Durban, Cokey's eccentric personality and dark sense of humour saw him naturally find his way onto stage and in front of the camera. 

Now residing in Manchester where he is a stalwart of the UK comedy scene, Cokey has also lived in Australia and Los Angeles, and has built an impressive resumé of film and television credentials including the fast-talking Irish street fight organiser in Peter Hamblin's movie Let's Be Frank.