Bywater Surf Blog
As we begin to wrap up 2023, we reflect on the wooden surfboards that were born out of our 4 day board making course over the past year. Each student flawlessly executed the creation of their own hollow timber surfboard...
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With a year that has flown by, it’s no surprise that we’re 8 weeks out from Christmas. We’re on the cusp of the festive season and summer holidays, so it’s only natural to start thinking about gift-giving and summer activities. ...
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Our love for watercraft extends beyond surfboards, so we were very chuffed to have the opportunity to restore a stunning timber kayak for a client. This particular racing machine was a Struer K1 Lancer made in 1977 in Denmark. Unsurprisingly...
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The history of surfing dates back thousands of years and through that time there have been pivotal surfers and shapers who have influenced the surfing world and our work at Bywater Surf. Let’s take a look into a few key...
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One of the most satisfying stages of wooden surfboard making is the resin coating process at the end. This is where the surfboard really comes to life, the resin transforms and enhances the beautiful natural grain of the paulownia. It...
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