Deja Vu

JP doin his thing. This has been a pretty decent month here in SD.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Brewer

Santa delivers once again.
Mikey Brooker received this X-Mas gift under the tree.
Classic Brewer pin tail. Big Pt. Loma here it comes.

In His Own Words

To be invited to the Sacred Craft shape-off this was quite the honor.. Early-on I knew we were going to be there because of the AB3 event in Oceanside in March. The judges seemed to like the balsa-redwood fish quad which we presented. Lynne and Cowboy Dan pushed me into the contest once Ed Lewis told us about AB3. We finished the hot-coats the night before and got up at O-Dark thirty to go play in Oceanside. So many cool boards and contemporaries. Bill Stewart surprised me . He's now a good friend and ally in the cause of hand shaped boards. The long and short of the trip was first place in Best-of-Show category. Now the long wait 'till October.

Scott Bass couldn't say until two weeks before the show who were my competition. I was blown away to find out that Ricky Carrol was coming back for repeat engagement. As it turns out, Ricky is indeed all that I'd heard about. If you look at some of The Kids pictures of me in the gallery, you'll agree that I was definitely nervous simply watching him at work. He could have easily won. Reno and I have worked together before at Waterlines a few years back. I knew of him as a GREAT surfer, but he really surprised me in his knowledge of Brewer's work. Ultimately, Reno pulled off a second place. Kudos! Gary Linden and I go back to Seebold's glass-shop in the barrio of downtown San Diego ca. 1978. He introduced me to epoxy and EPS foam back then. What a craftsman! He's been doing balsa forever. And talk about a charger in the big stuff. I guess that I just never wanted it that bad. Great work Gary! [Brewer stays with Gary and they work together when Dick's here in CA.] Pat Rawson has been on my radar forever it seems. While at PSG in Miramar with Harlan Patterson, I laminated a few boards for Rusty. When Pat came to town, he would work at Rusty's shop across the street. While covered in resin and glass about 1986, I looked up to see none other than Mr. Rawson walking right at me. I thought- Murphy, Don't screw-up! He' a very prolific designer and shapes for the best because he' so good. Ultimately he took top honors at our little match. To be included with such greats was such an honor, but to honor The Man himself--Dick Brewer was a gas! In the 70's we all wanted to be Brewer or Diff. Now I can say that I knew them both. Thanks gentlemen for all you have done for so many knowing that your achievements will last forever in the history books.

It would be rude of me to finish without acknowledging Scott Bass' efforts in presenting the best forum to date to enlighten our surfers about their sport. Kim and Jeff @ US Blanks donated all the foam and the technology to keep us alive once again. Now, THANK YOU to all of our customers and friends that traveled many miles to watch a bunch of overgrown kids do what some call work. It truly is what we all love and respect as the Sacred Craft. Murphy out. Aloha---

Kine Tankah

Dennis came up with, and drew, this artwork many moons ago.  He then made it a special laminate that now adorns many boards. It's got that whole aloha-islands-vibe-thang going.

This is a 9'-6" Pounded PinTail -  181/2" x 23" x 141/2". #15,185!

"Bro" Deal

Yes, we all want the bro deal.  But Dennis' brother, Doug Murphy, literally gets the bro deal.

New 7'-6" Enzo model w/narrow nose.  133/4" x 211/2" x 141/4":

23/4" thick - with wing 11" up.

Black's and Shores... here I come.

Friend and Neighbor: Bill Minard

I knew of Bill Minard's work long before we actually met.  He was one of "The Wall" crew of P.B.  Matrix always had a great rep as being known for it's progressive shorts with a strong local following.  Bill's much better at recalling dates than me, so I must defer to him to the date at Island Scene when we met.  He was the shaper and Ernie Higgins hired me to help out with the glassing.  Minard on the outside is a quiet man with a strong presence and a tough looking square jaw.  After about one minute,  I could tell that this guy was going to be a great friend and ally.  We've kept in touch ever since.  His love of Baja and travelling with his dogs blended right in with my lifestyle.  That Ford four-wheeler took us on all sorts of Mexican adventures.  Bill is probably the most prolific hand-shaper on the planet ..  He shapes for the best and is the reason those guys can keep up and still have a life.  We are neighbors in Sorrento Valley [He found my space for me] and we talk design and strategize weekly.  When your down in the valley, to see me, I'll introduce you to one of my best friends and you'll agree that Minard's one heck of a good shaper and human being!  Murphy out.  dm

Leona's New Log

Just in.  New 9'-2" Cal Classic with a Predator model tail. 
Board # 15,183. 181/2" x 22 1/4" x 15".  Really like the color and pin line.

 

Redwood Hot Curl

Here's a couple of images of a custom board I made.

Some warm photos to heat you up on a blustery, gray, winter morning.

The Fickle Mistress

Place of refuge: Summer time tourist destination: Testing grounds for new boards.
The Fickle Mistress: you never quite know what mood she will be in.