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Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

James Bowden told the story of his journey to Iceland in Sidetracked Volume Three. He travelled with film-makers Mikey Corker and Chris McClean, as well as surfers Taz Knight and Noah Lane – a group of people who are dedicating themselves to finding and documenting waves in some of the more interesting, and challenging regions on the planet.

This is about riding waves, but it is also about the other experiences that occur along the way. Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

Icelandic Waves: A Northward Expedition with Surfers & Filmmakers

Read the full story and see more of James’ photos in Sidetracked Volume Three


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