Journal
The latest news and stories from our workshop, and beyond.
The latest news and stories from our workshop, and beyond.
Last month we were contacted by Tim, who made his own wooden surfboard with us back in 2013. He asked whether he could bring some friends to our workshop and make bodysurfing handplanes together, here's how they all got on!
With the holiday season fast approaching we are stoked to announce that until the 12th of December, there will be 10% off selected stocking...
Last week we were joined by Ornella and Matt who came to make their own wooden surfboards, check out how they got on!
October is typically the month in Cornwall when the first big swells start rolling through, and this one was no exception! Here is a run down of our...
It's hard to even type this, but it had to be mentioned at some time! And for a small business like ours - it's good to be prepared and get the word...
This day last year, we were joined by Harriet Osborne and Greg Dennis who had been asked by Pentire Drinks to put together a short film about how and why we do what we do, linking our shared values around craftsmanship and sustainability. We have only recently acquired the finished clip, so here it is for your viewing pleasure!
September saw the arrival of some swell, and we got pretty lucky on most of our Monday mornings! Check out how we got on below... 5/9/22: Chris...
Last week we were joined by Tim, Chris and Harry who all came to the workshop to make their own wooden surfboards, here's how they got on...
A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to join Mat on his first surf on a wooden surfboard he made during one of our workshops. It was a special...
For anyone new to our Boardrack Briefing series; it’s a chance for us to take a closer look at our range of wooden surfboards, with a detailed and...
We are stoked to announce the launch of our new longboard shape - the 9'6'' Tea Tree!
The Otter AGM is our yearly event, bringing together anyone who has ever joined us to make their own wooden surfboard. Always a fun and much...
If you have ever joined us to make your own handplane, made one at home or ordered a custom from us, you will know that it's important to oil your...
At the end of August we were joined by Bruce, Kevin and John who joined us to make their own wooden surfboards, here's how they got on...
Our Monday mornings in August were full of fun, despite the often lack lustre summer waves, we found a way to enjoy them, even when they weren't...
For anyone new to our Boardrack Briefing series; it’s a chance for us to take a closer look at our range of wooden surfboards, with a detailed and accessible overview of a different shape each episode. In the video below, James talks us through the 7'2'' Barque. If you would like to join us to make your own surfboard, click here!
At the beginning of August we were joined by Flo who came to make his own wooden surfboard…
In May this year we welcomed back Mat, our friend and former Otter colleague, who had returned for the week, after having worked here for 10 years,...
A few surprises were in store for us in July, and we thought we would share the fun! Check out how we started our Monday mornings and the conditions...
