Andrew Wells from Grown Surfboards is heading for the Fish Fry with some nice wooden numbers.
Andrew said " he has been making timber fish for the last year or so and has just started making a few boards for his mates…they all wanted to take them out for a ride and once they ride a timber fish they’re hooked! (pun intended!) So he has been knocking out a few boards for them, and he has recently set up a website www.grownsurfboards.com.au " So check out his boards and what he is doing. He is moving up to Lennox at the end of the month and will bring some boards to The Alley Fish Fry so if you are there check them out.
This years Wooden Surfboard Day will be Sunday 7th August
2015 Poster
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Poster for 2009
The joy of wood and water...
Wooden surfboards have been around for a long time and it was probably on a simple piece of wood that man first enjoyed surfing waves somewhere in the world. It may have only been a crude piece of driftwood found on the beach that served as a way of catching that first wave, but the joy and connection felt with the sea then is no different from what we feel today. As someone who has crafted a surfboard from wood, taken it out and caught a wave on it, I can tell you that the first time you paddle in and get to your feet, is truly a timeless feeling of joy and achievement. I hope that in assembling this list of talented people will inspire you to have a go at building your dream board and also experience that feeling for yourself.
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