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STORIES FROM THE LINEUP
Surf Stories, Legends
and Good Times
A collection of history, culture and craftsmanship from the Blue Mango Family





THE BIRTH OF SURFWEAR
by Corky Carroll Surfwear has become a huge industry over the past 65 years. I have seen it grow and seen it go through all kinds of changes over the years. Money from the big surfwear companies has been at the heart of Professional Surfing and a major source of income for the top professional surfers since the 1960’s. There have been many brands come and go, some have endured though. Only a few, most flame out at one point or another for various reasons. Today I wanna

Corky Carroll
Aug 13 min read


SURFING HERITAGE AND CULTURAL CENTER NEW SITE
There are a lot of great surfing museums around, but none quite like the SURFING HERITAGE AND CULTURAL CENTER (Shacc).

Corky Carroll
Jul 44 min read


THE “DAY OF STOKE.” (THEY PUT UP A STATUE TO MICKEY MUNOZ).
by Corky Carroll Come see me at Dana Bay Gallery at Sunday, June 21. Noon to 2, Awhoo I love Mickey Munoz. The “Mongoose.” He is one of my oldest lifelong pals and was my mentor and a major influence on not only my surfing but also my life in general. One of the great surfers of all time and one of the coolest dudes ever. He taught me a lot about surfing and also was a great example of how to go about life. The guy is just totally “stoked” on life and if you know him y

Corky Carroll
Jun 63 min read


LOCAL SURFERS TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE SURFERS HALL OF FAME
by Corky Carroll It has just been announced that the 2026 SURFERS HALL OF FAME induction ceremony will be held on Friday, July 31 at 9 A.M. The site is the Surfers Hall of Fame Plaza on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street in Huntington Beach, directly in front of Huntington Surf and Sport under the shadow of the big statue of the great Duke Kahanamoku. This is one of the best events to attend each year as it takes place while the U.S. Open of Surfing is taki

Corky Carroll
May 263 min read
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