My First Surfboard
Do you remember your first surfboard? Marion Stratford does, and he’s created a group where people can share their stories. Bing Copeland and Stuart D’Arcy weigh in, amongst others.
Author Archive for Marion Stratford
Marion Stratford is a freelance writer from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. A surfer for 45 years, he has covered surfing as a correspondent for the Florida Times-Union and is currently a National Surfing Examiner with Examiner.com.
From Tree To Sea: The Makahele Koa Chronicles
From tree to sea – the story of Makahele Koa Alaia, shaped by Greg Hall in the ancient Hawai’ian tradition
Oct 13, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
Gidget Goes Full-Circle
Marion Stratford speaks with the real life inspiration for Gidget, Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, who is now the subject of an upcoming documentary.
Tracing The Roots Of The Surfin Swami
Meet Surfin Swami – one of the pioneers of surfing in India
Sep 16, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
The Quest For Greg Noll’s Jailhouse Baggies
Ever wonder what the story was behind Greg Noll’s iconic jailhouse baggies?
Ricochet, The PAWsome Surfing Dog
Surf Dog Ricochet does more than just ride waves – she helps disabled surfers become reacquainted with the water
Aug 31, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Dr. August’s Sliding Door
Marion Stratford talks story with surf legend Robert August
Aug 22, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
Surfing 101: Know Your Surfeneese
Writer Marion Stratford looks back at some surf lingo phrases that have been retired from popular use
Aug 16, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
Mr. Stratford Almost Goes To Hollywood
Self reflective new film Hollywood Don’t Surf made big waves at Cannes, and they were all there because of one lady…
Aug 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
The Surfboards That Were Meant To Be
Amazing story about the origin of the boards made by Greg Hall under the Petroglyph Surfboards name – a must read!
