Print: The Art of Surf Riding 1934
added to the website on Jul 16, 2010
Written by Ronald S. Funnell in 1934 and reprinted in 1953, this is believed to be the first instructional surfing book published in Britain. It included tips on how and where to surf and beach safety. Funnell was also responsible for the Crest wooden surfboards produced in the 1930s.
Surfboards: Coffin Lid 1920
added to the website on Jun 06, 2010
This is a so-called “coffin lid” surfboard from around 1920. They picked up their name because the undertaker Tremewan in Perranporth, Cornwall, saw a niche in the market with the growth in surfing after the First World War and started producing them. However, this wasn’t the only place they were being made as a Mr ……»
Surfboards: Surf Rider 1960
added to the website on May 25, 2010
Based in South Molton, North Devon, the late Dick Pearce (passed away July 10th, 2010) – with others including Roy Wilson – spent more than 50 years making traditional wooden surfboards used for ‘prone’ surfing; also known a surf riding and bodyboarding. Made from plywood, this one is a special extra-wide ‘Surf Rider’ model – ……»