More than 80 surfers paddled out at Compton today to say goodbye to Dave Gray with many others lining the cliff tops to give him a really great send off
WELCOME TO THE WIGHT SURF HISTORY WEBSITE
The 'Wight Surf History' Project aims to document and celebrate 50 years of surfing on the Isle of Wight. This site tells the story of how surfing arrived and evolved on the Isle of Wight, and the characters involved over the years. The work of Jason Swain & Paul Blackley, two local artists and surfers, has played a strong role in the project. The island's popular beaches are accessible year-round and the Isle of Wight self catering options are abundant, making the planning of a surfing trip effortless. If you wish to discuss the project, please contact Paul Blackley
The Sixties
Rusty Long
Russell ‘Rusty’ Long was one of the first to ever surf on the Island and became one of t…
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The Seventies
1978 South Coast Contest
Wight Surf History have been given some great pics taken by Rog Powley of the 1978 South Coast Conte…
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The Eighties
IOW Surf Club Guide to Learning to Surf
I have been very kindly lent the IOW Surf Club’s 1983 guide to ‘Starting Surfing’ …
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The Nineties
Surfer’s and Dogs Delight
A postcard found on ebay by Len Parker (now in Florida) titled ‘Surfer’s and Dogs Deligh…
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The Noughties
Farewell Dave Gray
More than 80 surfers paddled out at Compton today to say goodbye to Dave Gray with many others linin…
More in The Noughties
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Previously
Dave Gray R.I.P.
I asked Dave Gray if he would let me interview him for Wight Surf History and eventually he sent me …
Wight Surf History Prints part of the Big Art Auction
Wight Surf History has donated two framed photographs from it’s exhibitions which were on show…
Sid Pitman R.I.P.
Sid Pitman sadly passed away while on holiday in the Mediterranean last week. Sid will be greatly mi…