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Saturday, October 25, 2008

Early East Coast USA Surf History

The East Coast of the United States has a rich surf history nearly as long as California's and Australia's. Here are some important resources for reading up on the early (and later) history of "The Right Coast":


East Coast Surfing Timeline from Surfing Magazine

LEGENDARY SURFERS: Florida, 1932-1936

Early Daytona Beach Surf History

Riding the Right Coast (Virginia Beach)

East Coast Surfing Museum


East Coast Surfing Championships


E.C. Surfing Championships History

East Coast Hall of Fame


Pat O'Hare, E.C. Hall of Famer


Surfing on the Cape Fear Coast







Labels: East Coast, history, San Diego surfing history, USA

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