Sharon Wolfe Cranston is the first woman appointed to the board since the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame’s founding in 1996 by Cecil Lear and Greg Noll.
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Hurley Drops NFT Digital Collectibles and New Super Surfer Game
Hurley enters the metaverse with its Super Surfer game, along with NFT digital collectible players this month.
Surfing Walk of Fame Honors Don Hansen, Yvon Chouinard and More
The 2023 induction ceremony was held Thursday in front of Jack’s Surfboards in Huntington Beach.
Hurley Inks Wallex US Open Apparel Sponsor Deal
Hurley has 12 team riders competing, in addition to collaborations with Jack’s and Huntington Surf & Sport for the event.
Shaun Tomson’s Instinct is Back and Plotting its Relaunch
The brand, started by Shaun Tomson, is bouncing back with a return to retail in Australia and looking to make inroads into the U.S. by early next year.
Xcel Wetsuits Signs Australian Free Surfer Shaun Manners to the Team
Xcel Wetsuits is pleased to announce the signing of Australian surfer Shaun Manners to the brand. Shaun will support Xcel’s growing men’s business and help guide the direction of the men’s wetsuit line. “I am stoked to be on the team. Xcel is one of the true core surf...
Pat Tenore’s “Exit Through The Surf Shop” Offers Timely Industry Commentary Amid Boardriders Sale
The RVCA founder celebrated the opening of a Costa Mesa exhibition featuring multiple artists’ photography, paintings, and installations.
Oakley Founder Jim Jannard Returns to Eyewear
The oft-referred “mad scientist” of the eyewear industry quietly launched a new brand called M-Experiment this month.
Quiksilver Drops New Surf Movie “Repeater”
The new movie premieres July 28 at the Huntington Beach International Surf Museum.
Watch X Games California 2023 on ESPN, YouTube Beginning Today
The X Games digital show is set to stream exclusive content.
VF Names Vans EMEA GM
Andreas Olsson started in his new role at Vans on Monday and has a lot of experience at VF Corp.
What’s New: First Drop of Roark Capsule Bridges Japan Trip, Hoffman Fabrics
Roark’s “Aloha From Japan” release features 1970’s Japanese-printed fabrics found during a visit to Hoffman Fabrics.
