I have just received these shots from Paul Reisberg of a three day hollow wooden surfboard workshop in Bremen / Germany and here are some results. They used the Rich Blundell method and had three really intense days with glues, wood shavings and cold becks beer.
Remember if you want to do a class that maybe a good idea is to get hold of one of these guys or organise a class yourself with one of them.
Contact : Paul Jensen - hollowsurfboards@comcast.net Contact : Rich Blundell - via Tree To Sea Contact Paul Reisberg - paulitspaul@gmx.net
This years Wooden Surfboard Day will be Sunday 7th August
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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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