Shaping Their Futures
What started as a fun hobby for two naturally talented brothers quickly evolved into a lucrative full-time gig Written by Alison Pappas | Photography by Pamela Aquilani For many professional surfboard shapers, their first attempt at shaping does not produce an appealing final product; however, this was not the case for Tom Bracht, co-owner of […]
Propelling the Next Generation
Veteran professional bodyboarder Brian Stoehr is back home, building the future of surfing in Ocean City Written by Alison Pappas | Photography by Pamela Aquilani Brian Stoehr, a decades-long professional wave rider and two-time U.S. National Pro Tour Bodyboard champion, is helping to build the next generation of local surfers by serving as head instructor […]
Surf Advocate
East Coast surfing great Kathy Phillips continues to make an impact on the industry Written by Alison Pappas | Portrait by Grant L. Gursky East Coast Surfing Hall of Famer Kathy Phillips has made waves for the sport of surfing, yet most of her advocacy work over more than 40 years has taken place out […]
The Art of Surfing
Self-taught artist Abbi Custis is making some seriously beautiful waves with her abstract prints honoring local surf culture Written by Alison Pappas Salisbury-based artist, Abbi Custis, has been named the Coastal Style’s Best Artist in Wicomico County for six years in a row. She specializes in creating abstract prints that are recognized for their vibrancy […]