15th July
2009
This August the International Shaper Tour 2009 is coming to North Devon, UK.
For 4 days this summer Tiki International will be hosting 4 of the world’s best shapers and surfboard designers, giving the surfing public the rare opportunity to meet these highly esteemed surfing
personalities.
This is a unique and unmissable event – never before have 4 surfboard designers of this calibre visited the UK at once. Through a series of shaping forums the guys will be available to discuss all aspect of surfboards and surfing, drawing on an immense breadth of knowledge:
Bob McTavish (McTavish Surfboards) has been shaping boards for over 40 years. He is credited, along with Nat Young and George Greenough, for starting the shortboard revolution; in 1965 he made a trip with Young and Greenough to Noosa resulting in Young’s extraordinary thin-railed, high-aspect-finned board dubbed “Magic Sam,” which he used to win the 1966 World Contest and kick-start modern performance surfing. McTavish surfboards have gone on to win numerous world titles and lead the cutting edge development in modern longboarding.
Greg Webber (Webber Surfboards) is known as one of the most radical surfboard designers of all time. Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches he is known as a key player in the development of modern shortboard designs. Greg first shaped his full concave bottom in 1986, but had to wait until Shane Herring beat Kelly Slater in the 1992 Coke Classic final before his innovation was appreciated. 20 years on Greg’s designs continue to lead the way.
Steve Walden (Walden Surfboards) is known by many as the Godfather of the Modern Longboard. Steve shaped his first surfboard in 1961, at age 13, and never looked back. Eight years later, the native Southern Californian opened his first board factory and store in Huntington Beach then moved to the North Shore of Oahu in 1972 where he made a name for himself as a prolific longboard shaper. While the rest of the surfing world was fixated on short single fins, Walden continued to faithfully hone his longboard designs. By the early 80s, Walden returned to California where he unveiled his widely successful Magic Model with its radical rocker, down-turned rails, and super-fast Turbo Hull bottom contour. With arguably the most advanced and high performance Longboard on the market, Walden was uniquely positioned to capitalise on the resurgence of Longboarding in the late 80s and 90s.
Richie Lovett (Aloha Surfboards). Richie’s awesome ability as a surfer and his easygoing and honest nature has made him not only one of the most feared and revered competitors on the ASP Men’s World Tour, but also one of the most respected amongst his peers and the industry. Richie has taken on the role of designing the Aloha range of boards using his intimate knowledge of what goes into the surfboard of a Top 44 competitor.
Tiki International, the UK’s largest and longest established British surf company, will be holding 4 events during the week of 17-20th August. Due to massive interest these events will be invitation only. For full event details and your chance to get an invitation go to www.tikisurf.co.uk
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3rd July
2009
26th June
2009
Issue 9 Now Live
Corduroy Lines Issue 9 now live.
As a slight change to gage reaction we are realeasing the current edition as a PDF version in the first instance.
>>Click here<< for the latest version
Features:
Travel – Costa Rica
Phil Hill on why Costa Rica is the perfect winter surf destination.
One Cold Morning
With the cold weather now behind us, Nathan Carter looks back at a perfect Winter dawny.
Check out the video: One Cold Morning - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ-mn1viSzU
Malcolm Campbell
Steve Lynton speaks to the creator of the Bonzer and finds out how things have changed nearly 40 years on.
Three Feet Shorter
A picture exclusive as Rob Lion of Royal Surfboards makes Simon Mitchell something special. Photos by John Millard.
Plus all the usual regulars.
8th June
2009
Alaia - Gabe Steptoe - marking out
Alaia - Gabe Steptoe - Cutting out
Alaia - Gabe Steptoe - Rough Shape
Just a little appetiser from a Shaping session with Gabe and his latest creation – an Alaia – made from a Roy Stewart blank purchased from Loose Fit
2nd April
2009
The new board is not far away! just curing now – should be down with me sometime after Easter. Rob has done a stunning job. A huge thanks to him. So the pics to see why I’m so stoked.
6'6 Trad Fish by Royal Surfboards
The deck
30th March
2009
 Always wanted to try one of our boards? |
Join the Surftech team on their demo tour this summer. With a huge selection of different boards for you to try – all we need is some surf and a little sun would be nice…
If you’re looking to change you’re board this is a great time of try before you commit those hard earned pennies. On the demo van this year we have boards from some of the world best shapers Takayama, Robert August, JC Hawaii,Rusty… the list goes on.
Also brand new models from HIC, MR and Channel Islands.
As always the Surftech team riders will be on hand to offer help and advise or just to go surfing with; Alan Stokes, Sam Bleakley, Sam Smart, Elliot Dudleyand Celine Gehret.
There’s no charges or hidden fees we even wax the boards for you.So join us at the beach and lets go surfing.
| Date: | Location: |
|---|---|
| 23/24th May | Secret Spot – Cayton Bay Scarborough |
| 30/31st May | Shore – East Wittering |
| 20/21st June | Extreme Store Watergate Bay |
| 4/5th July | Paddle Round the Pier – Brighton (SUP only) |
| 11/12th July | Chapel Idne – Sennen |
| 18/19th July | Zuma Jay – Bude |
27th March
2009
Permanent home plans – we are working flat out to establish a new permanent home for our British surfing history collection this summer.
The plan is to find a suitable venue on or near the coast in the West Country so that we can open to the public in July or August – it’s a tough call, but the search is on and we have a few good leads – we’re working with local councils and agencies to make it happen.
We need your help – to find out more log on to: http://www.thesurfingmuseum.org.uk/the_museum.asp
British surfing history exhibition tour – ‘an art history of British surfing’ – April 28 – July 26, 2009 – Caithness Horizons – Old Town Hall, Thurso, Scotland.
We’re delighted to say that our 2009 exhibition ‘an art history of Britsh surfing’ will be at this new museum in one of the most beautiful – and wave rich – parts of Britain. It coincides with the start of the Cold Water Classic 6-star World Qualifying Series surf competion. We’re really looking forward to returning to Scotland in the Spring. This event is open 7 days a week and entry is free.
To find out more log on to: http://www.thesurfingmuseum.org.uk/the_museum.asp
The Surfing Museum is now a member of the Association of Independent Museums, and is applying for charitable status – please note we are now using the URL http://www.thesurfingmuseum.org.uk
Hope you all have a wave-filled 2009 – aloha!
9th March
2009
Bournemouth’s surfing community is gearing up to welcome surfers from across the region to the annual South Coast Surfing Championship.
This year’s venue is Boscombe Pier, Bournemouth home to the artificial surf reef currently under construction. A full turnout of over 100 competitors is expected over the two days of competition on the 14 and 15 March.
The South Coast Championships were started by the Isle of Wight Surf Club in the late 1960’s. Since then it has become an annual event rotating between three surf clubs: Wessex, based in Bournemouth, Shore in East Wittering and the Isle of Wight.
This exciting event brings together the main surfing communities on the south coast in a weekend of friendly competition run to BSA rules.
This year the event is being organised by Wessex Surf Club and supported by Bournemouth Surfing Centre, Bournemouth Surf School and Bournemouth Council, through their new Seafront Sports Development Officer.
The South Coast Champs is an open event and covers all categories of surfing – Longboards, Shortboards and Bodyboards, along with all ages of rider from Juniors to Veterans and Ladies and Men, so a wide range of styles and talents will be on display.
Throughout the weekend there will be a number of board demos and a retro surf session taking place, so everything set up for the biggest surfing weekend of the year on the south coast.
A1Surf, the UK’s leading community surfing website are the headline sponsors for this year. David Somerville from A1 said: “We are really pleased to be able to sponsor the South Coast Championships”.
“We feel it’s very important to support the surfing community through events and are really looking forward to the weekend.”
Contest Director Paul Clarke said: “We’ve had an awesome start to the season here in Bournemouth and hope we can get the same classic swell for the contest”.
“The South Coast Championship always brings out the best in the regions’ surfers. We are expecting a large contingent from the Isle of Wight, Witterings and Brighton, so the competition will be fierce but fun”.
“We expect to have 100- 200 competitors over the 8 categories with heats run over two days, finals and prize-giving to take place on Sunday afternoon.”
A raft of local and national sponsors has already come forward with prizes, but if you would like to get involved please contact paul@bournemouth-surfing.co.uk
To enter the competition simple click HERE to download the entry form.
Call 0800 0437873 for more info.
4th March
2009
Malibu, California (March 3, 2009) – Remember when surfers wore brightly-colored wetsuits, pros regularly scored waves in far-away locations, and one of the biggest moves was to go above the lip? Oh, wait…
WHAT: Malibu Surfing Association presents a special screening of ‘Beyond Blazing Boards’
WHEN: Thursday, March 12th @ 7pm
WHERE: Air Conditioned Supper Club, 625 Lincoln, Venice, 90291
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* Beyond Blazing Boards is Chris Bystrom’s classic, action-packed surfing adventure; an examination of high powered surfing from 1986! Filmed at Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Kirra, Mexico, and California, Beyond Blazing Boards covers exciting free surfing action by the world’s top professionals in classic conditions. Beyond Blazing Boards surfers: Tom Curren, Glen Winton, Mark Occhilupo, Ronnie Burns, Kong Elkerton, Simon Law, Stuart Cadden, and introducing Jason Buttonshaw.
* shot entirely in 16mm. soundtrack by the Hoodoo Gurus and The Untouchables.
* special promotions from our friends at Zinka: zinka.com
* wear an ’80s outfit -or- an ’80s wetsuit –> tickets 1/2 price
* $5, all ages until 9pm / $10, 21+ after / live music after the movie
* all proceeds benefit MSA’s continued work to clean Malibu Surfrider Beach. MSA is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
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* related links
. event page (MSA) - http://bit.ly/13QhK4
. event page (Facebook) - http://bit.ly/uQgxf
. movie trailer - http://bit.ly/YKcU
. Hoodoo Gurus “I Want You Back” - http://bit.ly/V5Bg2
. The Untouchables “Free Yourself” - http://bit.ly/zgwlM
* partners
. Zinka
. ZJ Boarding House
. Diamond Lane Entertainment
. Air Conditioned Supper Club
* about Malibu Surfing Association
The Malibu Surfing Association formed in 1961 as one of California’s first surfing clubs. Today, the MSA is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the fellowship of surfing and to the stewardship of Surfrider Beach. The MSA Competition Team is the 2006 champion of the Coalition of Surfing Clubs’ CSC Series. Online at msasurfing.org.
27th February
2009
Corduroy Lines Issue 8 Now Live
The latest edition of our magazine is now live: http://issue8.corduroylines.com
Highlights of the Issue: Nathan Carter Interview. Barcelona, Rob Royal Board. Plus all the usual regulars of Tests Board Porn and Competition News
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