1989 - Martin Potter clinched the world professional title on Hawaii’s infamous north shore

1989 would be another proud year for British surfing when the charismatic Martin Potter clinched the world professional title on Hawaii’s infamous north shore – a surfer who is still competing today.

Surfing continued to grow in Britain through the late 1980s and 1990s as longboards became more and more popular again – allowing many more people to enjoy the pleasures of the ocean.

The UK surf Scene exploded towards the end of the 1980s, quickly outgrowing its early roots.