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Abstraction in Symmetry

A photographic exhibit of surfboards by local artist Rusty Spencer as seen on the latest…

CSMSeptember 15, 2020

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Beware the Reform

One wonderful aspect of some waves is the beloved Reform phenomena. The outer break appears…

CSMSeptember 12, 2020

Current Exhibits

Expanded Timeline of Surfboards

A collection of surfboards chronicling the history of surfing.

CSMSeptember 10, 2020

Archive Exhibits

Riding Giants

Big wave surfboards and photos of where they are being ridden around the world.

CSMSeptember 10, 2020

Archive Exhibits

Artistry in Wood

Surfboards made of various exotic woods by local famous board makers.

CSMSeptember 10, 2020

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Interview: Carl Herrman

Carl Herrman was born in 1939 in Freeport, New York, and attended Massapequa High School,…

CSMSeptember 8, 2020

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Dueling Dukes

Hero Duke Kahanamoku Taught Heiress Doris Duke to How to Surf – and a Lot More …

CSMAugust 24, 2020

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Donated to CSM – August, 2020

‘Pacific System Homes’ Style Redwood/Balsa Plank 10’ 7-1/2” 22-1/2” wide 17-1/2” nose 19” tail 3-1/2” thick…

CSMAugust 10, 2020

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Surfboard Craftsmanship Artistry in Wood

Surfboards are meant to be surfed. Or are they? That said, several surfboard shapers have…

CSMAugust 3, 2020

In Memoriam

Andy Irons – Eulogy to a Great Waterman

He was going home. Andy Irons one of the greatest surfers of all time, succumbed…

CSMJuly 23, 2020

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Abstraction in Symmetry

Beware the Reform

Expanded Timeline of Surfboards

Riding Giants

Artistry in Wood

Interview: Carl Herrman

Dueling Dukes

Donated to CSM – August, 2020

Surfboard Craftsmanship Artistry in Wood

Andy Irons – Eulogy to a Great Waterman

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