Category Archives: Surfboard Shapers

Hundreds show for "Russell" paddle out

VIA – OC REGISTER Hundreds show for “Russell” paddle out Published: Sept. 17, 2011 Updated: 12:21 p.m. By LAYLAN CONNELLY / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER When the word “brotherhood” was mentioned on the sands of Newport Beach on Saturday morning, friends of Robert “Russell” Brown hooted and whistled, making an “X” with their forearms. It … Continue reading Hundreds show for "Russell" paddle out

Spokesmodel to launch surboard line in Pensacola

They had me at ‘spokesmodel’… VIA – PNJ Spokesmodel to launch surboard line in Pensacola 12:31 PM, Sep. 16, 2011 Surfer, model and designer Dawn Gaines-Taylor will launch her own surfboard collection tonight at Seville Quarter. Gaines-Taylor is the spokesmodel for the women’s line of RuSik, a California-based skate and surf clothier. She started her … Continue reading Spokesmodel to launch surboard line in Pensacola

Surfboard Brands Reuse Foam Dust to Protect the Environment – Surf Community Aims to Recycle 250,000 Pounds in First Year

Awesome! VIA – PR WEB Surfboard Brands Reuse Foam Dust to Protect the Environment – Surf Community Aims to Recycle 250,000 Pounds in First Year It is no secret that the surf community has battled the challenge of what to do with leftover polyurethane dust, which is the result of shaping a surfboard from a … Continue reading Surfboard Brands Reuse Foam Dust to Protect the Environment – Surf Community Aims to Recycle 250,000 Pounds in First Year

Kristopher Tom's exhibit at Bloomingdale's in Santa Monica features vintage surfboards from the 1980s

I love 80’s shapes… VIA – MAR VISTA PATCH Kristopher Tom’s exhibit at Bloomingdale’s in Santa Monica features vintage surfboards from the 1980s. Mar Vista Resident’s ‘Epic Eighties’ Surfboard Retrospective By Sharon Cotal 10:00am Local surfers and other beach lovers will be stoked about an exhibit coming to Bloomingdale’s Santa Monica called “The Epic Eighties,” … Continue reading Kristopher Tom's exhibit at Bloomingdale's in Santa Monica features vintage surfboards from the 1980s

22nd Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau Set for September 17

VIA – DANA POINT TIMES 22nd Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau Set for September 17 by Dana Point Times Sep 07, 2011 The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau will be held on September 17. After twenty plus years of successfully predicting the optimum swell and tide opportunities, … Continue reading 22nd Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau Set for September 17

Surfboard featuring 9/11 firefighters to be dedicated in Encinitas

What a beautiful memorial surfboard by the dudes down at Iron Cross, well done! VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO Surfboard featuring 9/11 firefighters to be dedicated in Encinitas By Jonathan Horn, Reporter – North County Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 4:08 p.m. ENCINITAS — A surfboard honoring the 343 New York Firefighters who died … Continue reading Surfboard featuring 9/11 firefighters to be dedicated in Encinitas

Memorial paddleout for famed surfboard shaper rescheduled to Sept. 17

VIA – DAILY PILOT Memorial paddleout for famed surfboard shaper rescheduled to Sept. 17 September 2, 2011 | 4:12 p.m. A memorial paddleout for Newport Beach surfboard crafter Robert Russell Brown, 63, has been moved to Sept. 17. Those who wish to remember Brown are asked to attend the memorial and paddleout at the Newport … Continue reading Memorial paddleout for famed surfboard shaper rescheduled to Sept. 17