Journal
The latest news and stories from our workshop, and beyond.
The latest news and stories from our workshop, and beyond.
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 out about last dates to order custom products for Christmas, as we need at least a months notice to make handplanes and bellyboards. So to avoid any disappointment see below...
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...
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 accessible overview of a different shape each episode. In the video below, James talks us through our new 9'6 Tea Tree longboard. If you would like to join us to make one of these wooden surfboards, click here!
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 there! Here's a look at how we got on... MMSC 1/8/2022: Overcast, onshore, hightide lumps rolling through to the beach gave us plenty to enjoy, as Chris and James caught some nice rides that walled up a treat!
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...
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...
A few weeks ago we shared the exciting news that our surf flowers are now available framed! Each frame is custom made by a friend of ours, Oli, who makes under the name: theframerkernow. We are really impressed with the level of workmanship, and are so pleased to further celebrate our art collaboration with Ben Cook. During a recent visit to Oli's workshop we asked him a few questions so we could share his story, and get an insight into...
A couple of weeks ago we had the magical experience of bellyboarding with a dolphin! Since then some friends at the British Divers Marine Life Rescue...
Summer is well and truly here! We were blessed with amazing sunny weather in June and just enough swell to keep our lovely Monday morning dips going...
Last year we received a call from Mike at Birkenstock, asking us if we would like to make a wooden surfboard for them and collaborate on a film, safe...
