VIA – THIS IS NORTH DEVON Riding a wave of nostalgia at Europe’s first museum of surf Saturday, April 07, 2012 It’s believed to be the fastest-growing outdoor leisure activity – and now the sport of wave-riding has its own museum. Martin Hesp was given a sneak preview of the Museum of British Surfing … Continue reading Riding a wave of nostalgia at Europe's first museum of surf
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Surfboard pioneer puts 'toothpick' in the rack
VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Surfboard pioneer puts ‘toothpick’ in the rack Fred Pawle From: The Australian April 07, 2012 12:00AM Surfboard shaper Bill Wallace with a replica Duke Kahanamoku. Picture: Glenn Barnes Source: The Australian WHILE the world’s best surfers were competing for the revered 51st Bells Beach surfing title this week, something equally historic … Continue reading Surfboard pioneer puts 'toothpick' in the rack
Turning recycled foam into surfboards
VIA – ESPN Water to Waste foam recycling bins are in surf shops from San Diego to San Francisco. Turning recycled foam into surfboards By Jeff DiNunzio ESPN Action Sports Archive Surfboard construction has undergone a renaissance in the last decade, with shapers experimenting with a myriad of core materials, from closed-cell foams to repurposed … Continue reading Turning recycled foam into surfboards
Best Surf Shop Shaper: Pat Ryan
VIA – EASY READER Best Surf Shop Shaper: Pat Ryan March 9, 2012 6:07 pm Pat Ryan shaped longboards for Greg Noll in the ‘60s and shortboards and twin fins for ET Surf in the ‘70s, followed by thrusters in the ‘80s, performance longboards in the ‘90s, and his own King Fish design in’00s. So … Continue reading Best Surf Shop Shaper: Pat Ryan
VIDEO: 2 Time Longboard Surfer of the Year – Joe Aaron
Kid is so stylie it’s fing ridiculous… 2 Time Longboard Surfer of the Year – Joe Aaron 2 Time Longboard Surfer of the Year – Joe Aaron from JoeMotion on Vimeo.
The incredible real-life story behind Gerard Butler's new surf movie
VIA – MIRROR UK The incredible real-life story behind Gerard Butler’s new surf movie by Dennis Ellam, Sunday Mirror 29/01/2012 Decrease font size Increase font size Gerard Butler filming Of Men and Mavericks (Pic: Splashnews.com)Arms outstretched and perfectly poised, a tiny figure rides a wave as tall as a five-storey building. Surf hero Jay … Continue reading The incredible real-life story behind Gerard Butler's new surf movie
Elle Macpherson takes a surfing lesson at Byron Bay with former US champion Rusty Miller
VIA – COURIER MAIL AUSTRALIA Elle Macpherson takes a surfing lesson at Byron Bay with former US champion Rusty Miller Greg Stolz From: The Courier-Mail December 29, 2011 12:00AM SUPERMODEL SURF: Elle Macpherson surfing in Byron Bay. Picture: Nathan Richter Source: The Courier-Mail EVEN as she approaches 50, “The Body” isn’t afraid to show off … Continue reading Elle Macpherson takes a surfing lesson at Byron Bay with former US champion Rusty Miller
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1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania
VIA – JACKSONVILLE 1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania Bill Hixon in 1981. Posted: April 13, 2012 – 4:15pm | Updated: April 13, 2012 – 4:25pm By Matt Soergel Bill Hixon, who opened Hixon’s Surf Shop in Neptune Beach in 1964, just in time for the surfing craze sweeping the East … Continue reading 1943-2012: Bill Hixon, longtime owner of Neptune Beach surf shop, dies in Pennsylvania
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Pismo family using social media in search for missing surfboard – Facebook post has gone viral
VIA – SANTA MARIA TIMES hour ago • By April Charlton / Senior Staff Writer / acharlton@santamariatimes.com When one Pismo Beach family turned to social media earlier this month in an effort to locate a missing surfboard, they never expected the outpouring of support they would receive. Todd Everett’s longboard turned up missing after a … Continue reading Pismo family using social media in search for missing surfboard – Facebook post has gone viral
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VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading