Journal
The latest news and stories from our workshop, and beyond.
The latest news and stories from our workshop, and beyond.
Despite the small period and washy conditions, we managed to find some fun waves on the longboard!
Before we can start making the rails of our hollow wooden surfboards, we need to process the planks that rest outside our workshop into thin strips,...
We took one look at Porthtowan and headed around the corner for some friendlier waves!
Back in 2021 we were joined by Michael on one of our 'make your own' wooden surfboard workshops, here's his recollection of the first time he took...
It's not often for us that the conditions and surfers line up for a nice photo, here's Ally who was floating around with a camera on Monday to tell...
We recently finished a beautifully handcrafted custom Paipo, so we thought we would share some more about this wonderful wave-craft and latest addition to our range!
It was lumpy at high tide with a lot of fun to be had in the shore-break!
Here is James to tell you all about our latest custom wooden surfboard...
Here's part 2 of our new series, we hope you enjoy!
A special edition this week as we speak to Hugo Tagholm from Oceana UK, who helps explain why we didn't get in the sea...
Nick joined us for 5 days to make his very own wooden surfboard, here's how he got on...
OK so we know it's Tuesday, but we missed yesterday, so decided to squeeze in a quick lunchtime power hour...
10 years ago we moved into our workshop at the top of the hill in Porthtowan, Cornwall - here's a little clip to celebrate that milestone and all the...
Here in Cornwall we are dreaming of long days and warm waves, so we thought we would revisit these beautiful shots from our friends Matt and Sophie's...
This week Nick has joined us in the workshop to make his own wooden surfboard, follow us to see how he gets on!
After making a wooden surfboard with us back in October, Jeff asked us to make him a handplane and a bellyboard to match the lay-up design of his...
A northerly wind and lumpy swell isn't usually a good sign at Porthtowan, so we jumped in with the bellyboards and made the most of it!
The 6'4 Woodburner is a favourite with the team here and is a popular surfboard for many of our workshoppers who choose to come and make their own,...
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