Minnow Green

Robert Green joined Hayle SLSC in 1966 and got his first board in 1967. Called Minnow because he was competent in the water and was small, he was 3 times British Double Ski Champion. Now based in St Agnes, Minnow set up the British Longboarding Union in 1996.

Interview: Dominca Williamson 04/10/12 Ref: AV4044

Full interview available in The First Wave Archive.

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