Hutchison Handcrafted Surfboards is a roots-up surfboard shaping company, living large and bubbling out of da dark continent, that specialises in custom-made surfboards, custom spray designs, surfboard shaping and second hand surfboards for sale.

Tribe leader, Johno Hutchison has been making quality, handcrafted surfboard shapes for the past 20 years and plies his trade each and every day in sub-tropical Ballito, live and direct from the wave-crazy KwaZulu Natal North Coast in South Africa.

Hutchison Handcrafted Surfboards makes all kinds of insane surf-vehicles, whether you’re one of the new crew of whippa snappas constantly going faster and boosting higher, or just a ballie geriatric trying to support your beer-boep on a wave - whatever your surf fix, we’ve got a mad African surfboard shape that’s got you covered. But this is no quick-fix operation. We use only the finest materials and each surfboard is shaped, designed and custom-made to your exact specifications ­ no shortcuts, no problems boss - only quality handcrafted shapes that will keep you stoked and smiling like a crazee whassabee. Just ask Lee Bisset, Chris Ward, Greg Emslie, Mike Roscoe, Kate Skarret… the list goes on. So take a squiz through our site, check out our surfboards, read up on our team, shop for second hand surfboards and join the tribe…da African Renaissance is here!

The past week saw epic conditions along our coast.  Hot sunny days and small swell made for perfect beach and bathing conditions.  Most beaches have good sand banks on the low tide making learning to surf easy.  The swell looks to remain constant and manageable for the rest of the week.  Winds look to be moderated with scattered showers just to cool things off.  If it looks good get wet.

This coming Saturday 20th, the Salt Rock Lifesaving Club will be holding a reunion.  There are lots of activities planned and should be lots of fun.  Get down and enjoy seeing old mates and see how fit you are!

Jordy Smith – Durban has re-qualified for the ASP World Tour despite injury.  He will be joined by Greg Emsly and David Weare on the WCT.  Unfortunately Royden Bryson, Ricky Basnet and Travis Logie finished outside the top 27 and failed to re-qualify.

Kelly Slater won his sixth Billabong Pro at Hawaii’s Banzai Pipeline this past weekend.  He has certainly stamped his authority on World surfing as one of the most accomplished surfers of all time. 

For all you guys and girls on Holiday, enjoy and surf your holiday away!

I’ll see you at the beach

Johno