I’ve wanted to post some pictures from the 2004 Scripps Cancer Research Luau for awhile, but haven’t done it for a couple of reasons. One of them is that I didn’t want to seem self indulgent. But what the heck: the whole event was so positive, and the vibe was so good. Everyone helping and giving. What an experience! It was a Who’s Who of surf history, and everyone was there to give something of themselves to a worthy cause.
My story: (Forgive meif this looks like self-promoting. I don’t mean to.I just wanted to pass along some of the joy we experienced, and show a few wood details that may be of interest) Three of my pals at Cardiff threw in some money and I threw in my time to make a board for the auction, not knowing what a lowly board from a shaper that nobody even heard of, would do. As it turned out, some people liked the board and, with the help of a really good auctioneer,two guys got into a bidding war, and it turned out to be a good day for cancer research. Overall, between the silent auction, active auction, raffles, and tickets, the event raised over $200,000.00.
The pictures are of the Cardiff Reef Boys board.
The Duke stamp is in a frame of Koa and Ebony. The nose and tail blocks are Mahogany and Basswood. T-Bands are Basswood and Cedar. Doug
