Ben Skinner, AKA “Skindog” has been surfing since the age of 3, originally in Jersey, but then in Cornwall. His dad, Steve Skinner encouraged him. Ben has won numerous British and European titles and won 2nd in the World Surfing Games.
Robyn Davies
Brought up surfing Porthleven, Robyn Davies won numerous British titles in the 1990's and competed on the ASP Women's WCS Tour in the early 2000's
Robyn Davies
Brought up surfing Porthleven, Robyn Davies won numerous British titles in the 1990's and competed on the ASP Women's WCS Tour in the early 2000's
Malcolm Findlay
Malcolm Findlay was a lifeguard and surfer in Fraserburgh on the East coast of Scotland. When he started surfing in the 60s he was one of the first surfers in Scotland.
Mark Bailey
A Poldu lifeguard in the 70s, Mark Bailey grew up in Sennen as a teenager and surfed Porthleven Reef early on.
John Adams
John Adams helped pioneer surfing around Penzance and Sennen in West Cornwall in the early 60s. He also ran 'The Winter Gardens' a dancehall in Penzance, a hang out for local surfers and set up Three S Films which created some early British surf films.
Dan (Mole) Joel
Dan Joel, AKA: Mole is known for the big wave riding he did on the West Coast of Ireland in his early 30s (2008).
A Porthleven boy, he was inspired by older guys like Budgie, Bernie, Milky and Dave Burr who were riding the reef.
Dan (Mole) Joel
Dan Joel, AKA: Mole is known for the big wave riding he did on the West Coast of Ireland in his early 30s (2008).
A Porthleven boy, he was inspired by older guys like Budgie, Bernie, Milky and Dave Burr who were riding the reef.