We had our eye on Spirare from the beginning of the concept for this film.  I always appreciated Kevin's philosophy on design and sustainability. With my background in Industrial Design I really loved his way of thinking about products as being "art". 

Kevin also has this to say; "Surfers traditionally respect the ocean and environment and actively work to protect it, yet we ride surfboards that are made from highly toxic materials that are a hazard to both the people who make them and the environment.

Spirare Surfboards explores innovative surfboard design using alternative materials and methods to make highly functional pieces of fine art that emphasize green design and sustainable construction."

We are excited to have Kevin backing this project, and I have to say that on a personal note I am looking forward to Kevin's process of building his boards, and of course the chance to ride one!  In particular the Quad Fish.

Remember, we can't do this without your help.  Please make a contribution here.

This is a documentary on the history of Riley Balsawood Surfboards. It also explains how to make a solid balsawood longboard. Enjoy and leave your comments!

Mark is supporting our documentary on Green Surfboards, Every Board Has A Story. Thanks Mark. I hope we get this project off the ground and get to meet, and more importantly ride one of your beautiful boards!

1000 Surfboard Graveyard news piece from Cameron Whalan on Vimeo.

OK, its 11-11-11, and we figured it would be a great day to launch our first Kickstarter campaign for Every Board Has A Story.

The project started about a year ago, and is a direct result of my obsession with surfing. I moved to Maui over 4 years ago with my wife and son, Anne & Foster. I quickly started surfing and with my background in snowboarding the mountains of Colorado...well, I simply fell in love with it. It is my new passion, and even this morning I was surfing Pavils at Hookipa.

In any case, I started thinking about boards and that I, having only surfed a few years, at the time, had developed a bond with my particular surfboad. I realized that if I had some interesting stories to tell abut my connection with surfing and in particular my board, that surfers that have been paddling out for years must have a lot to say about the subject. Hence, the beginnings of an idea.

And so, I told my partner David about it. At the time both of us were discussing the possible future of surfboard technology, and the Green Board movement. It seemed appropriate to weave this into the story. After a few meetings and discussions, we had a basic idea for the documentary.

As with any project, it is a work in progress. And as we shared the idea with other colleagues the story evolved. And quite frankly it isn't done yet. We plan to cover the history of surfboards, and consequently interview some well know shapers and surfers. This will undoubtedly have an impact on the direction and content of our finished film. We realize there is a lot of history in the design, technology, and with the craft of shaping. Our intention is to honor shapers and their craft, while at the same time exploring the possibilities that new technology, and the wisdom of traditional design can offer.

So, to put it simply. We are STOKED. Check out more and be a part of it all here!

Every Board Has A Story is a multifaceted feature length documentary about the history of surf boards and the current efforts to produce environmentally friendly components.

The film follows event organizers of the 1st Annual Green Surf Board Competition and the participating board innovators from around the world as they race to meet the looming Winter Swell deadline.

Interwoven with entertaining interviews of contest organizers about their ultimate goals, board-shapers about the challenges and latest innovations; and surf icons about the glory and the contradictions their board of choice.

We are going to be fundraising for the First Phase of this documentary through Kickstarter. If you are interested in what it's all about and feel inspired to be a part of the project, check it out here!

Mahalo