Surfboard Maker Catches Wave Down Under

BoardcaveStarting a new business can be all consuming, and often times those who do start a business put their heart and soul into it and that means missing out on the better things in life. But for Ryan Mets, one of the founders of Boardcave, he is ready to ride the wave. His company has new patent pending technology that could challenge the factory-made surfboards that are common in the Australian market.

Instead his online business, which recently went live after two years in development, now allows surfers to order custom-made surfboards made by Australian shapers directly from the website. The Boardcave site allows surfers to compare what various surfboard shapers have in mind and thus get a very personalized and customized board to hit the waves.

Boardcave Official Website
[Via The Sydney Morning Herald: Surfboard Maker Catches Wave of Support]

Shapers of Things to Surf

Art-of-the-CraftThis Friday Starbucks Doubleshot will host a media event to present a mini documentary series on surfboard shapers Josh Oldenburg and Martijn Stiphout. The compelling 3-part surfboard artisan mini documentary series tells an inspiring story about the dedication, influence, and creativity that lies within the art of crafting custom surfboards, documenting the entire process as each craftsman goes from concept to finished product.

This will follow a week long pop-up gallery the works of the shapers. The mini documentary, The Art of the Craft, series will live on the Starbucks YouTube channel—the first chapter will be released on 5/3, the second on 5/10, and the third on 5/17.

[Via Transworld Business: Starbucks Debuts Mini Documentary Series On Surfboard Shapers Josh Oldenburg & Martijn Stiphout]