Surf Simply's Surfboard Icons: Episode 3 Nat Young's Magic Sam 1966

At the Surf Simply resort here in Costa Rica, mounted on the walls in each bedroom is a replica of some of the iconic surfboards throughout surfing's history.

Our replicas were all shaped and glassed by Javier and his team at Banzaii Surfboards based here in Costa Rica:

In this episode we're going to dive into the design features and history of 1966 World Champion Nat Young's 'Magic Sam' model surfboard.

If you're interested, our replicas are as follows:
Bob Simmons Spoon Model
Steve Lis 'Fish'
Dale Velzy 'Pig' Model
Nat Young 'Magic Sam'
Bob McTavish 'Vee Bottom'
Dick Brewer/ Gerry Lopez Gun
Ben Aipa 'Stinger'
Campbell Brothers 'Bonzer'
Mark Richards Twin-Fin
Simon Anderson 'Thruster'

We at Surf Simply dig the colorful history of the sport, and use the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SURFING as a great way to source information or just pass the time and gain some knowledge or insight. Matt Warshaw who operates the site is a friend and historian who deserves some attention and thanks for his meticulous and relentless research and curation of the worlds best online surf resource. So visit EoS.com (this is not a sponsored or paid endorsement, just one of great appreciation for Eos.

Our replicas were all shaped and glassed by Javier and his team at Banzaii Surfboards based here in Costa Rica:

If you are interested in staying at the resort for a week of coaching or our online coaching programme, visit surfsimply.com for more information, or email [email protected] to book.

Thanks,
Coach Will.