Mart & Rob of Rapanui

Mart & Rob of Rapanui

I caught up with the Rapanui boys Martin and Rob Drake-Knight yesterday at their office in Bembridge. For anyone who doesn’t know them or Rapanui, the two brothers set up Rapanui in 2008. They make eco-fashionable clothing from natural organic fabrics in a Fair Wear...
IOW Surf Club – Frost Bite Series Event No 2

IOW Surf Club – Frost Bite Series Event No 2

Event No 2 press release from the Isle of Wight Surf Club Thanks to Matt Harwood, Oliver Harvey and Dave Smart for the write up; The November event held last weekend (Sat 13th) Doug Richards showed his true talent by overcoming a competitive field of talent to take...
1970’s IOW Surf Club Movie

1970’s IOW Surf Club Movie

Here is a short preview of a great Isle of Wight Surf Club movie made in the very early 1970’s by Annie Macpherson. We are planning to have a movie night very soon with some footage of the best Island surfers from the 1970’s and finishing off with a modern...
Barney Barnes

Barney Barnes

Barney started surfing in 1971 when he was 17 years old and living in Plymouth. His school friend Phil Hill bought a 8’6” longboard and they went to Bantham beach to try it out. Barney says he only stood up for a second but it was a life-changing experience which led...