This event is always a good time. Organized by Brownfish, this is the 3rd one so far. Check out the Facebook event page here.
Brian Himlan is the shaper and craftsman of Longshipdesign, a surf craft company based in Santa Cruz, California. A surfer since his childhood, Brian creates innovative and timeless paipos and handplanes for the modern water enthusiast. [click to continue…]
The Paipo Stokefest as seen through the eyes of filmmaker Andrew Quinn.
The Paipo Stokefest & The Alternative & Sustainable Surf Craft Session held at Scripps Pier in La Jolla, CA was a big success. To view more photos, check out the album link here. Pictured: Matt Pierce with a traditional Japanese “Itago” board built by Nobbywood Surfboards.
Paipos, alaias, kneeboards, hand-planes, surf mats and creative surfboards. Bring your wetsuit and swim fins, and come enjoy the fun! Aloha! Sign up for the event here.
Harry Hoffman slides into a clean one at Beacons Beach, CA Photo by Andrew Quinn.
Paipo painting by artist John Culqui.
“I took this photo of Matt Williams in Noosa Heads, Australia a few years ago. I went over there to tour Under the Sun and stopped in Noosa for a week. I’d just gotten into riding Alaias back in California that winter and wanted to document Tom Wegener’s trip. [click to continue…]
Filmmaker Jack McCoy rides a paipo. Photo by Jair Bortoleto.
Rodrigo Matsuda is a talented surfer/shaper living in Brasil. Although paipos and alaias are virtually unknown in his area of the world, his mission is to spread the knowledge of this ancient, yet modern surf craft throughout his home country. We spoke with Rodrigo to learn more. [click to continue…]