The Reincarnation Of The Fish
In 1994 Matt Biolos went around San Clemente checking vintage ’70s twin-fins hanging on the walls of surf shops. He got some inspiration, went to his shaping room and came up with what would be the first RoundNoseFish.
Nixon Didn’t Surf…But He Did Golf
Golfing with Richard Nixon: “We played the next three holes with him stoned out of our minds, and never once talked politics, just golf.”
Important COVID-19 Upate From SHACC
In order to stay in line with CDC and California Department of Public Health guidelines, Surfing Heritage and Culture Center will temporarily close to the public. We have also canceled all special events scheduled at Surfing Heritage, including our Ukulele Nights with Uncle Lincoln.
The Struggles Of Being A Surf Photographer Today
By Jake Howard / Originally published by StabMag.com When surf magazines died the high art of surf photography almost did too. But try as it might, even the super saturation of subpar imagery on social media couldn’t kill the stubborn drive of those intrepid lensmen...
Top 10 Most Expensive Surf Movies Of All Time
How much does it take to make a really good surf movie? These days it takes more than a few nickels. Based on information that was available and some inside sources, the following are the ten most expensive surf movies of all time. Hollywood studio productions like...
RIP: Bob Cooper
Bob Cooper once famously said, “If 1968 were to end tomorrow it would still be the most productive e year in surfing’s history.” Cooper’s surf life began at Malibu in 1952. Inspired by the stylistic performances of Phil Edwards and Miki Dora, he surfed hard and...
Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls Of Fire!
Mason Ho scores an epic day at the Ehukai sandbar on the North Shore of Oahu on his Tommy Peterson-shaped Fireball Fish.
Was Thomas Edison Really The First Surf Movie Maker?
Like the lightbulb and the phonograph, Thomas Edison deserves some credit for creating what might be the world’s first surf film.
The Evolution Of The ISA And Olympic Surfing
From the first World Surfing Championship in 1964 to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the ISA has been a guiding light for competitive surfing.
Hawaiian Leis And King’s March On Selma
In Alabama on March 21, 1965, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis and other civil rights demonstrators made their historic march from Selma to Montgomery. Photos taken of the march show King and others wearing Hawaiian leis. But why leis at a civil rights march in the...
East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2020
The East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2020 on Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020, in front of a packed auditorium at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
Looking Back: 2019 Was A Big Year At SHACC
It’s been an incredible year at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center. From successful events to unique exhibits and all of the good times in between, we’ve had much to be grateful for over the last 12 months. Before we vault forward into a new decade with all kinds...
