8th Annual Board Swap goes off....

Yesterday was a great day...the best turnout we've had yet.  Had a chance to see some old friends and meet some new ones as well.  The front of the shop was loaded to the sidewalk with a really cool selection of boards from the 1960s, 70s, 80s and modern ones as well...not really sure how to spot a 90s board, but am sure there were some.  The place was packed with local legends, industry figures, groms and all in between...loaded with Real Surfers.  From what I saw, there were folks from Boston to Maryland and all had a great time.  The weather held out and there were even some waves to be had.

There was a real nice display of boards...from modern Hap Jacobs, Harbours, Bings, Phillips, Tylers, Yaters, Campbell Brothers Bonzers to old school pintails and logs.  Lightning Bolts, Gordies, Casters, Weber Performers, G&S...all for the taking.  My favorite was a transition era Velzy V bottom...really cool board.  And yes...there were some hipsters.

Thanks to al that came, helped out, bought boards, supplied the food, supported the shop and had a great time.
Eric

Check out Kirill's Gallery..all the way from Boston.

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local legends. Carl, J Bevs, Scotty and Cliffy

Thanks toa ll for the use of the photos...much appreciated.

Old School Swap Meet - Sunday April 10th...be there.

It's that time of year again...actually we're running things a month or so earlier than usual.  It's been a long, cold winter and it's time for surfboards and a good time!  Pat and I started this tradition 5 years ago and it picks up steam each year...we'll get 100 plus boards out if front, around the side and in back of the shop.  We attract people from Cape May to Brooklyn and as far as Virginia Beach and Boston...it's a really cool event that I look forward to every Spring and Fall.  The focus is on "Vintage" riders from the 60s, 70s and 80s...lately we've extended things to include modern day longboards, alternative and solution boards as well.  We'll get some classic skateboards and some surfing memorabilia from time to time.  It attracts all types from  collectors, surfers, long-time members of the surfing community and people that just love the surf culture.  We'll have some food and drink...Harry usually brings the coffee and we roll out the BBQ later in the day.

It's different than other "Board Swaps" because we just supply the place and the atmosphere for the event to happen.  We don't take any money or force you to take store credit for what you've sold.  It's another event that we, at the Beach House put together to continue to build a Surfing Community in our neck of the woods...that's what it's all about; surf culture.

Old School board swap...always one on my favorite days.

The swap went off great.  We had a real good turnout...boardspace was limited by 8:30 am, but more space was made.  Harry Gale, from Harry & Beans Coffee, brought up a couple gallons of the best coffee known to man.  Cooper set up his Skullcandy equipment...some of the hottest headphones on the market!  Vintage Soul Wetsuits set up a window and a rack for the event.  We had guys show up from as far North as Boston and as far South as Ocean City Maryland...the bulk were from Cape May to Brooklyn and all points in between. 

The focus of the event was the surfboard!  There must have been 130 boards from the 60's, 70's, 80's to modern waveriding equiptment.  Everything from a super vintage Hobie balsa, to a few Hap Jacobs, quite a few Dewey Webers, a multitude of Hansens, lots of Bings, a Bolt, a couple of Cooperfish and lots more eye candy on hand.  The characters were in full force including at least 3 local shapers (not that many for CA but real good for NJ) a couple of nationally recognized artists, a surfshop owner from the Manatee Surf Shop in the 50's and 60's, lots of local legend waveriders, Tator, a local cameraman filming the event and a slew of others.  Pat brought the goods for the BBQ and Dave did the cooking.  The highlights for me were a navy blue Hap Jacobs Wegener Crusader Model with a big old palaunia wood D fin and 1 inch stringer...near mint condition...and a early 60's VW single cab in real nice shape.

Everyone in attendance had a great time...thanks to all that helped and attended.  I'll see you in September for the next one...in the mean time, may we all get some great waves!

the calm before the storm

the layout looking South

a bit more action

Jamie Kelly's fine crafted artthe VW single cab

some inside actionmore boardsnice McCoy, G&S and a Zephyr

Old School Board Swap - This Sunday 9am through the day

We've got our 4th Annual old school Spring boardswap going on this Sunday in front of the shop. Things start up at 9am and run throughout the day...it's always a great time with some unreal boards and people. Join the festivities.

Check out the link below to see details as well as SOME of the boards that will be there
http://jamboards.com/view_topic.php?id=9224&forum_id=1