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In Conversation With Maribou State
Listening to music can change more than just your mood. Scientists claim that it even has the power to heal us. Cue the ethereal and sublime soundscape of British electronic duo, Maribou State - a band...
Living by the Tide | Oceanographic 16
In partnership with Oceanographic Magazine, we've been sharing some of the best stories from the magazine on The Broadcast, to bring different perspectives to our community of sea lovers. In Issue 16, Finisterre Ambassador and recent podcas
Variety
Variety is an experimental film series by Joāo Tudella and Finisterre Ambassador Noah Lane, reflecting and hopefully stimulating connection and presence in the ocean. Together they explore the art of waveriding through a plethora of experim
Bridging the Distance
As we face up to a Christmas unlike any other, we’re reminded that everyone does it differently – so we’ve been checking in with our community to see what the holiday means to them. In...
Edinburgh Microadventures
Our stores have always been hubs for our customers to connect. Each store is different and has a unique community, so we decided to sit down with some of our store managers and get the...
Exxpedition Round the World: Leg 2
eXXpedition Round the World is an all-female sailing voyage and research mission founded by Finisterre Ambassador Emily Penn. Starting and ending in the UK the project will see 300 women take to the seas and...
The Family We Choose
As we face up to a Christmas unlike any other, we’re reminded that everyone does it differently – so we’ve been checking in with our community to see what the holiday means to them. With...
Surf & Turf with Fergal Smith
From growing up in a farming family in western Ireland, to roaming the seas to surf the worlds best waves; Fergal Smith was a key member of the generation that put Irish surfing on the global stage. After...
Translate: Meeting of Minds
A mainstay of our creative productions since the early days of Finisterre, filmmaker Chris McClean and artist CJ Mirra have played a seminal role in establishing the filmic style that we've become known for. Longtime collaborators,...
Wherever the Road Leads
As we face up to a Christmas unlike any other, we’re reminded that everyone does it differently – so we’ve been checking in with our community to see what the holiday means to them. This...
Vincible
What is strength? Is it the power one holds in muscle and sinew, or rather an indomitable spirit, uncowed in the face of fear and adversity? Big wave surfer, Dougal Paterson, has recently returned to the...
Making Waves: 2020 ISTO Symposium
The International Surf Therapy Organization (ISTO) is running its inaugural virtual conference from December 1-2. The 2020 ISTO Symposium, "MAKING WAVES: Through Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality in the Lineups," is bringing together some
London Microadventures
Our stores have always been hubs for our customers to connect. Each store is different and has a unique community, so we decided to sit down with some of our store managers and get the...
Underwater Update #2 | Autumn 2020
As autumn draws to a close and the cold grip of winter takes hold, it brightened our day to receive another update from the team at Project Seagrass - as they continue their mission to map and...
The Right To Roam: In Our Nature
Looking a little closer to home, our latest winter #WhereItTakesYou excursion follows filmmaking duo The Right to Roam, as they seek out local adventures on their doorstep. A powerhouse of creativity, using visual media to...
Supporting FareShare This Winter
As the UK gets ready for a Christmas unlike any other, we know that many people are facing a difficult winter season. That’s why we teamed up with FareShare South West, to help them reach...
Field Report | Ubuntu
On the southern edge of the African continent, adventure awaits among towering forests hidden just beneath the ocean's surface. A place of wonder and discovery, both beautiful and potentially treacherous. Showcasing talented filmmakers and
Latitudinal Drift | James Aiken
Writer, sailor, surfer, adventurer. James Aiken commonly describes himself as a nautical nomad, living a life that revolves around the sea - wherever in the world he might be. As a lifelong sailor, he's seen...
Monsters of Mullaghmore: Behind the Lens
If you haven't yet laid eyes on Conor Maguire's record breaking wave at Mullaghmore, well... what have you been doing? Harnessing the raw power of storm Epsilon, the young charger shattered records to ride the largest wave...
A Helping Handplane
In general, coffee shops and surfing don’t have a whole lot in common. But for Finisterre Ambassador Noah Lane they form the two main pillars of his life; from riding monsters at Mullaghmore to serving...
Touching Base: Apish Tshetsha
Cast your mind back to the start of this year and some of you may remember the warm and fuzzy feeling of gathering inside our stores, shoulder to shoulder for our Waves for Change, Surf...
Founder Update from the Farm
With a host of technical and sustainable properties, wool has been at the heart of our range since the very beginning. On his recent visit to the Bowmont farm, Finisterre Founder Tom Kay looks back...
Origins of the Submariner Jumper
The latest addition to our winter knitwear range is a timeless British classic – the Submariner Jumper. Not just another classy roll-neck, the Submariner has a rich and colourful history which inspired us to make...
Peruvian Hand Knit
Born from a love of tradition and authenticity, we’re working with two small family run businesses to bring you a collection of premium Peruvian knitwear. Made by expert hands, and with only a limited number...
Finisterre x ArkAir
Coldwater surf culture and the military may not seem like natural brothers in arms. But look closely at Finisterre’s collaboration with ArkAir and you’ll see two very different outdoor brands cut from similar cloth. We...
eXXpedition Round the World: Leg 1
eXXpedition Round the World is an all female sailing voyage and research mission. Starting and ending in the UK the project will see 300 women take to the seas and conduct vital research, exploring plastic...
Plastic Oceans
We are drowning in plastic. Plastic is found at our fingertips, from computer keyboards to salad boxes to disposable bottles. We use this material because of its properties - flexible, durable and resistant. So when we...
Urban Nursery | Oceanographic 14
In partnership with Oceanographic Magazine, this year we will be bringing you some of the best stories from the magazine, to bring different perspectives to our community of sea lovers. In issue 14, beneath the shadows of South...
On the Road to Adventure
For the final instalment of our #WhereItTakesYou autumn Microadventures we hit the road with long-time friends and builders of fine automobiles, Onwards Adventure Vehicles. Creating bespoke four wheeled craft designed specifically to facili
Nurturing An Outdoor Family
It seems a universal truth that we either follow in the footsteps of our parents, or rebel against them. Parents, of course, do the best for their children - but many grow up yearning for a...
Bristol Microadventures
Our stores have always been hubs for our customers to connect. Each store is different and has a unique community, so we decided to sit down with some of our store managers and get the...
Brighton Microadventures
Our stores have always been hubs for our customers to connect. Each store is different and has a unique community, so we decided to sit down with some of our store managers and get the...
Travel Light, Move Fast.
A long time friend of Finisterre, Mat Arney has been putting our products through their paces for years. And, as a photographer and writer whose work revolves around the sea, he's been doing the same with Palladium boots...
The Hand Built Home: In Conversation
In our latest instalment of #WhereItTakesYou we paid a visit to sustainable living advocates, Sam and Meg Glazebrook. Their cabin home, built by Sam’s own hands, is just one part of their ambition to live...
Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust
We often don't think of the UK as a country teeming with rare wildlife. Despite this, our small islands are in fact home to some unique animals who need our protection, like the grey seal. The Cornwall...
Being Well in the Swell | Oceanographic 14
In partnership with Oceanographic Magazine, this year we will be bringing you some of the best stories from the magazine, to bring different perspectives to our community of sea lovers. Fresh from Issue 13, Finisterre Ambassador Easkey Brit
A Founder's Journey with Tom Kay
As part of our latest Microadventure exploring #WhereItTakesYou, we joined Finisterre founder Tom Kay on solo strike mission to hunt down some uncrowded waves just down the road from the workshop. Once back in the...
Grounding: Walking The Path
Based on a shared passion for exploration and adventure, our collaboration with Palladium saw us create a collection of durable, fully recycled and waterproof boots. To put them to the test we enlisted writer and...
The Sea To Me | Rich Hardy
Rich Hardy has been a professional environment and animal protection activist for twenty-five years. From his involvement in the early days of Surfers Against Sewage to awards for investigative journalism exposing animal rights abuses, his
Project Seagrass: Underwater Update #1
Joy and relief were the overriding emotions for many of us this summer as lockdown eased. It was the opportunity to get back to the ocean, and to see family, friends and loved ones. ...
GJCPP Surf Therapy Special Issue
Featuring work from Finisterre Ambassador Easkey Britton and longstanding friend of The Broadcast, Jamie Marshall, the Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice (GJCCP) special issue on Surf Therapy is one of the first scientific jour
#WhereItTakesYou Film Night
To celebrate the launch of our Autumn 2020 range, we screened a selection of inspiring short films all about "where it takes you"; celebrating our love of the outdoors, open access to the sea and the...
The Blue Bloods
Surfing big waves is not for everyone. For those who do choose to tread this path the learning curve is steep, with knowledge passed down only to those proven worthy. Offering a glimpse into the world of...
We need to start making again
Surfer, craftsman, innovator. James Otter is a man who has made his life about, well... making things. Creating his wooden surfboards is a painstaking labour of love, and a tactile experience the likes of which...
Josh Vyvyan | Songs of Innocence
Josh Vyvyan, is an artist & illustrator based on Cornwall's Lizard peninsula. A Cornish local with a passion for the sea, Josh's work explores native myth and storytelling, creating works that reconnect us with our...
Shaped by the River
Tidal estuaries are places of the moment. The ebb and flow of the water opens up the possibility of fresh adventures every day. Self-reliance is key in this beautiful but fleeting landscape. In the third episode...
Fastpacking: Fleet of Foot
Salt-spray on the wind, the pack on your back and an open trail ahead. This season we’re asking our community #WhereItTakesYou, exploring journeys between land and sea to find adventure on our doorsteps. For the second...
Protect The Path
With 630 miles of uninterrupted footpaths, the South West Coast Path is the longest National Trail in England. It’s a path many of us are familiar with, at least certain parts, but who maintains it...