Surf History: The Island Rose 1892
added to the website on Dec 06, 2011
Princess Victoria Ka’iulani Kalaninuiahilapalapa Kawekiu i Lunalilo Cleghorn is included in British surfing history, because she was half Scottish – half Hawaiian, and an expert surfer. She lived in England for four years as part of her education, spending most of 1892 in Brighton and also visiting the Channel Islands. Did she surf while living ……»
Surf History: Alfred Fowler & a Royal surfboard c1893
added to the website on Dec 06, 2011
The British Museum in London has this beautiful original Hawaiian surfboard from the 1800s in its collection. The board was donated along with other items of Oceanian material by Alfred Fowler in 1893, it is inscribed “surf swimming board given to the donor (Fowler) by the King of Hawai’i” – expert in Hawaiian history John ……»
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: 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 – ……»