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Since 1969, Channel Islands Surfboards has been dedicated to performance and quality through hard work, innovation, and originality. Over the last 43 years, Channel Islands has grown from a local grass-roots operation to a cutting edge organization, catering to the best surfers in the world. It started with hard-core surfing and quality in mind and these guidelines have brought us through four decades of constant change in the surf industry. Channel Islands will shape the new millennium with innovative design and quality as our main focus. “The driving force behind Channel Islands Surfboards is the demand on design created by the world’s greatest surfers, allowing for the highest performance surfing possible. To provide the most dedicated surfers with the most advanced, performance designs is my passion” - Al Merrick, Designer/Shaper CI is a privately held organization focused on rider-driven product and manufacturing the best possible equipment available. Located in a state-of-the-art facility just blocks from Rincon Del Mar, the CI HQ represents a foundation for developing, testing, and building boards while providing jobs in Santa Barbara for many years to come.

From our humble beginnings over 25 years ago in the sleepy coastal town of Santa Cruz to becoming a globally recognized brand, we have never lost sight of who we are and what we do. We are part of a global community of surfers, shapers, designers, and craftsman who are connected through surfing and the pursuit of perfection. We take pride in every board we make and celebrate the millions of waves around the world that have been ridden and look forward to being a part of the lineup for years to come. We are Surftech, The Original Board Manufacturing Company, and We Live For This.

Born from the surf culture of Southern-California, Catch Surf is all about fun and good vibes. All our products are designed by surfers in San Clemente, California, USA. Learn more at www.catchsurf.com or follow us @catchsurf.