Producing surfboards from locally recycled and renewable materials that
compliment the natural integrity of the sport and contribute to the
protection of the marine environment.
Jack is an industrial designer who loves the outdoors. To Jack,
sustainability means living in a way that allows his children and
grandchildren to enjoy the same outdoor activities that he did growing
up. When he realised the impact his surfboards had on the environment he
set out to develop an alternative.
This years Wooden Surfboard Day will be Sunday 7th August
2015 Poster
Poster for 2012
Poster for 2011
Poster for 2010
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.