Did Britt Merrick pick the right sport? A 6’6”, 210-lb build wouldn’t look out of place on an NBA roster. For reference, those are the same playing dims as Michael Jordan and Tracy McGrady (who were ...

Water plays an important role in many religious practices and rituals; it’s used in baptism, birth and burial. For surfers, the ocean is more than just a physical pursuit. Waiting for the perfect wave ...

“We’re not satisfied with just making boards that go straight and fast,” says lead shaper and designer Britt Merrick.” We want speed, flow and glide in that feeling we’re all after — but you’ve got to ...

Shapers love talking about surfboards. (Just ask one!) And we love hearing about surfboards. Channel Islands’ Britt Merrick not only makes some of the best boards in the world for some of the best ...

Every year STAB runs a double blind surfboard contest wherein the shaper doesn't know the surfer he's building a board for, and the surfer doesn't know what brand is under his feet. Last year, Jack ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rincon's awoken from its summer slumber, and for locals like Britt Merrick and the Channel Islands crew, that mean's it's time to ...

Britt Merrick of Channel Islands chops up the mechanics of Barron's quiver - the same quiver that assisted Barron in his 2024 Lexus Pipe Pro victory. The World Surf League Championship Tour season ...

Three generations of surfing’s Merrick family: father Al, left, founded Channel Islands Surfboards in 1969; son Britt, middle, is buying back the company from Burton Snowboards; and grandson Isaiah is ...