About Us
We’re an evolving collective; surfers, nomads, picture takers, grinders, readers, writers and creatives. Each and all of us have different stuff that piques our individual interests. Stuff we think, and hope, you might like too. So, this is us.
An eclectic bunch with a soft spot for seawater.
Rob Bird
Rob runs Hi-Life Surf Shop with his friend Olly. He enjoys his reggae, a cold beer on a hot evening and a hot surf on a cold morning. Has a habit of dangling little piggies off the end of logs.
hilifesurf.co.uk
Matt Daniel
He drums hard and is a vital component of the Leopallooza Festival, but we think his biggest achievement to date is being the son of the man who created the badass lawn game ‘Smite’. He used to surf more than he does now.
leopallooza.com
Martin Dorey
Author of ‘The Camper Van Cookbook’ and presenter of the BBC2 TV series ‘One man and his Campervan’. Martin is a surfer first and an authority on the apostrophe second. He can often be found eating out of rock pools.
martindorey.com
Shayne House
Writer, photographer and filmmaker. Shayne is a creative soul with a big beard. He’s also director of the Tea Appreciation Society. He surfs when he can, and likes a sneaky cup of coffee when no-one’s looking.
inhouse-studio.co.uk
Dan Morgan
Surfer, web designer, music lover. Walks with a limp. Once sold a wetsuit for nine grand. Misses skateboarding. Likes proper beer. Patchy beard. Tweets too much. Designed this site at gun-point. Hug him if you see him.
alittlebitofsomething.co.uk
Rebecca Pepperell
Pessimistic optimist with a crippling singlefin and analogue photography habit. Living the dream surfing on work time at outdoor clothing company Finisterre.
kernowfornia.blogspot.com
Lee Robertson
Surfer, gastronome, writer, rocker and philosopher. Often found at the helm of grand parties. A family man and a gent.
lee-robertson.co.uk
Cai Waggett
Curator of Hickory Nines. Cai has a dog called The Jeepster and likes to wander aimlessly around Los Angeles at 5am. He complains if there is not enough salt on his margarita, enjoys a cheeseburger, and surfs.
hickorynines.com
Guest Contributor
For kicks, from time to time, we invite guest contributors aboard the good ship Hickory Nines. This tends to be people we’ve admired from afar.
But make us aware of who you are and what you’re into, and it could just as easily be you.
curator@hickorynines.com