Aloha Terry Martin
Today the surf community says good-bye and aloha to one of it’s legends. A shaper, craftsman, and innovator, Terry Martin’s career at Hobie Surfboards began in 1963, and he dedicated his life to shaping upwards of 70,000 surfboards for surfers all over the world. With the deepest respect and gratitude, we say “so long” to Mr. Martin.
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Interview with Mario Ordoñez-Calderón of 'Un Mar De Colores'
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Rest In Peace: Greg 'Da Bull' Noll
We met in 1949 hanging on the rail of the Manhattan Beach pier watching Velzy and the older guys surfing planks and paddle boards on the waves below. That was our introduction to surfing, and the surfer life, that consumed us both for the next seventy plus years. Even though we were competitors in the surfboard business we’ve always remained close friends and best buddies. Rest In Peace Greg, you’ll be missed. - Bing Copeland