Bywater Surf Blog

  A common question that is pondered on frequently...yes, they are difficult to make.. when you don’t know what you’re doing! But with a system and plan in place, all the right materials and equipment plus some elbow grease.. a...
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Many years ago we had the pleasure of restoring a fantastic retro wooden surfboard ‘Okanui’ - the Australian version of the iconic Malibu Surfboard.  Legendary Australian board maker, Bill Wallace was a major force behind the production of many original...
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  While many people opt to participate in our 4 day course (or DIY at home), many customers choose to purchase a custom made board, whether it be for surfing or a stand out piece in the home.  A custom...
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Our favourite ’76 Kombi has been busy the last few months. Immaculate VW Ruby has our Gould board in tow and boy are they making waves across South East Queensland… from Manly to Bracken Ridge and beyond.  Word on the...
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At the end of August, the workshop was livened up for a winter surfboard making class. On the Thursday we welcomed 3 excited individuals to the wooden surfboard making journey. By Sunday we had 3 new outstanding boards freshly sanded...
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