Bywater Surf Blog – Page 26 – Wooden Surfboard from Bywater Surf

Apr 26, 2023

Tips for Successful Surfboard Making … Gluing in Fin Blocks

Once your frame has been shaped, you’re almost ready to put the skins on. But first - you must fix and glue in the fin blocks so your fin boxes can be installed later on. These fin blocks are pieces...

Apr 22, 2023

Chasing the Chill

We’ve waved goodbye to summer and now dance in the delight of magical autumn. With the cooler temps creeping in, we’re dreaming of the winter swell. It’s no secret that the cooler seasons are known for consistent swells, favourable offshore...

Apr 19, 2023

AFLOAT Magazine features our superstar staff member, Nathan

Our superstar employee Nathan had the pleasure of sharing a glimpse into his woodworking journey with AFLOAT magazine. He is featured in their 'Young Guns' column (proving that you can start an apprenticeship at any age) in the April 2023...

Apr 15, 2023

Tips for Successful Surfboard Making … Shaping the Frame

Shaping your wooden surfboard starts from the frame onwards - the more precise your frame is, the better your skins will be. Once your frame has been left for a day after the glue up, you can start the shaping...

Apr 12, 2023

Happy chaps & boards from March course

Another board class bites the dust…with more keen shredders joining us to make their own wooden surfboard in the Bywater workshop. From gluing to shaping to sanding and more - all in the name of creating a one-of-a-kind surfboard. That’s...