The Evolution of Wooden Surfboards

Описание: The Evolution of Wooden Surfboards Event.

Dates - Friday 26th September to Tuesday 14th October 2025
Merchandise at www.balsawoodsurfboardsriley.com.au

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre

782 Kingsway, Gymea NSW 2227

50 Wood boards on display and accessories

SPECIAL GUESTS, SPEAKERS AND SHOWS

From the waves of Peru in the1500s to India and the Polynesian islands to the vibrant beaches of Hawaii, the evolution of the wood surfboard has been a journey of craftsmanship and innovation. This immersive show takes you through the rich history of wood surfboards, beginning with early designs made from dense hardwoods, to the lightweight balsa wood boards of Hawaii and the USA, and the plywood creations that emerged in Australia. Today, the possibilities are endless, with boards crafted from materials like balsa wood, agave, WR cedar, AR cedar, redwood, bamboo, pacific maple, cork, chop sticks, sugar pine, oregon, plywood, hemp and paulownia, showcasing every imaginable style. Step into this world of tradition and transformation, and dream of riding the waves on a beautifully hand crafted eco friendly wood surfboard.

Welcome pack and a chance to win a Surf trip to Papua New Guinea, staying at Nusa Island Retreat - https://www.nusaislandretreat.com/

and Flying Air Niugini https://www.airniugini.com.pg/en-au/b...

A big thank you to PNGTPA for the support and help in 2025 - Celebrating 50 years of independence with a 50% discount - https://papuanewguinea.travel/stories...

Welcome pack for Pick up at Miranda or Delivery - which includes

Beer voucher to be consumed at Shark Island Brewing at Kirrawee
Smorgasboarder Surf Magazine https://smorgasboarder.com.au/product...
Smorgasboarder Stickers
Riley Stickers
Natural Necessity Stickers
Balsawood Samples
Goggles by Ohana Ocean Athletics https://www.ohanaswim.com.au/products...
Jackson Surfboard stickers
1 ticket into the Raffle draw for a 2-surfer holiday to Papua New Guinea, flying Air Niugini and staying at Nusa Island Retreat
Awesome stickers from Blake Johnston
Bennett Surfboard sticker

SUPPORTED BY -

Riley Balsawood Surfboards

Jackson Surfboards

Farrelly Surfboards

Bennett Surfboards

Smorgasboarder Magazine

PAINT ON GRIP

Outer island surfboards

Sam Egan Surfboards

Bob Brown Surfboards

Nusa Island Retreat

Air Niugini

PNG Tourism Promotion Authority

PLANT TECH BLANKS

Featuring renowned surfboard shapers and industry legends, including:

Jim Parkinson and Dave Mattison (Jackson Surfboards)
John Veage (Jackson Surfboards)
Mitchell Rae (Outer Islands Surfboards)
Dick Van Strallen (DVS Surfboards)
Sam and Luke Egan
Bob Brown
Greg and Tom Bennett
Topics include:

How foam core and solid balsawood surfboards are made
The history of wooden boards
Jackson Surfboards in the early days
The story of balsa wood and Riley
Women and their wood boards
If you have a wood board - contact [email protected]