Greg Noll & family drop in

Greg Noll dropped in to the Heritage Museum in San Clemente, then at Hansen’s in Encinitas over the weekend. The reason was a book signing in conjuntion with the release of his new book: The Art of the Surfboard, written with Drew Kampion. Greg, his wife Laura, Drew Kampion, Jed Noll (Greg’s son) and a few women who I think were wives, were all there at the table.

Greg was very friendly and patient. I asked for a picture and he invited me behind the table and gave a big brudda hand shake. Drew and Jed had the same welcoming attitude. A bunch of nice people.

The book was exactly what I had hoped it would be: A respectful look at surf history with stories about some of the key people in surfing over the years. And lots of surfboards. I never realized how much he actually contributed to the surfboard building industry. And, of course, now him and Jed are making replicas of some of the ancient Hawaiian boards as well as art boards.

The guy in front of me in line wanted to say something funny, so when it was his turn to meet Greg, he handed him the book and said, “This is great, I finally get to meet Mike Doyle…oh, I mean Greg Noll.” Noll sort of chuckled and replied, “He was a much better surfer than I ever was.”

Anyway, this was one of life’s little highlights for me, and I highly recommend the book.

Doug

I missed the event, but I heard it was a great time. I’ve seen the book, and it’s one of the best out there. Drew and Greg signed a couple copies for me that I’ll pick up on my next visit to SHF.

Drew, Greg, Laura, and Jed will be doing a few more events this week. Here’s the complete schedule:

Friday 4/20 – 6-10 p.m. at the Surfing Heritage Foundation, San Clemente

Saturday 4/21 – 12-2 p.m. at Hansen Surfboards, Encinitas

Saturday 4/21 – 7-8:30 p.m. at ET Surf Shop, Hermosa Beach

Sunday 4/22 – 12:30-3 p.m. at CHP Surf, Redondo Beach

Monday 4/23 – 4-6 p.m. at Hobie Surf Shop, Dana Point

Tuesday 4/24 – 6-8 p.m. at Marix Tex Mex, Santa Monica

Wednesday 4/25 – 4-6 p.m. at Val Surf, North Hollywood

Thursday 4/26 – 6-9 p.m. at the Dan Merkel Gallery, Santa Barbara

Friday 4/27 – 4-7 p.m. at Malibu Shirts, Malibu

Saturday 4/28 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Huntington Surf & Sport, Huntington Beach

Saturday 4/28 – 6-10 p.m. at McKibben Studios, Corona Del Mar

Sunday 4/29 – 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Wave House, San Diego

We stopped by the Dan Merkel Gallery in Santa

Barbara last night and enjoyed the photographs. A poster said The Bull was heading into town on Thursday. Dan’s Gallery in on lower State St. Don’t miss it!!

that is a bitchen photo.

Epac or Kendall,

please excuse my ignorance.

i know i’ve seen the photo before but,

who is it?

Give you a hint: “____ would go”

Quote:

Epac or Kendall,

please excuse my ignorance.

i know i’ve seen the photo before but,

who is it?

Ah, you must be young. It’s Eddie, photo by Merkel. Merkel’s water photography was unparalleled in the 70’s, well, just terrific! His seemingly fearless approach rewarded the results. Look him up, it’s worth it.

http://www.danmerkelmedia.com/

BUT, check out the Noll’s on Thursday

Kendall, Thanks for the other dates for the book signing. I want to get a few more copies for relatives and friends. Well worth the money.

Doug

LOL yah but i should have known that.

i thought it was Eddie but wasn’t sure.

thanks guys

Epac,

thanks for that link. his gallery is awsome!

If you miss them PM me and I’ll send you Drew’s contact info.