STORIES FROM THE LINEUP

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

by Corky Carroll I hope you have been following this story the past two episodes, because if you haven’t you are gonna think this is really crazy. Which it is. Anyway, we left off last time with a frozen dog in the freezer of my neighbor, the Iguana, down in Mexico. After a couple of failed attempts at burial and close to a year of being bubble-wrapped and duct-taped up, the dog and freezer remained in his kitchen. I should mention that during this time the power had gone out

by Corky Carroll This is the second part of the story of the mysterious death of my pal the Iguana wife’s’ dog and the incredible, yet all true aftermath. This is the anniversary of when I first reported this 20 years ago. Due to many requests, I decided it was time for a re-tell. I left off last week with the dear departed dog that had been the property of the wife of my pal, the Iguana, being put into the family freezer to await the arrival of a burial gong from Japan bef

When I first encountered the world of handcrafted surfboards, I was immediately drawn to the artistry and precision that goes into each piece. Surfboards are not just tools for riding waves; they are expressions of heritage, passion, and innovation. Among the many names in the surfboard crafting community, Blue Mango Surfboards stands out for its dedication to quality and performance. Today, I want to take you on a journey through the innovative surfboard craftsmanship that d