LEGENDARY SURFERS A Definitive History of Surfing's Culture and Heroes By  Malcolm Gault-Williams This Testimonials Page Updated:  15 March 2008

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LEGENDARY SURFERS Testimonials What Readers Have Said Over The Years I've added this "testimonials" page to share with you what some readers have written about LEGENDARY SURFERS. All comments came unsolicited, stoke me out every time I read them, and provide the incentive to continue to write: "... just remember, even though I wrote a Dora piece in 1983, and surfed contemporaneously with him in the '60s, my work wouldn't have been nearly as possible without yours... the history on your site and the care with which you render it, were absolutely invaluable as research and source material." - David Rensin, 2008 "Keep up the wriiting... you do a great job and a lot of us enjoy the read!" - Brett Thomas, 2008 "Thanks, I really enjoy your work - it’s a treasure you capture. That book [Volume 2] is a deal... you're the real deal, the original Webster / Funk and Wagnal of surfing." - Michael O'Shaughnessy, 2008 "Volume 1 is such a prized book of mine! The BEST wrap on surfing history by far. Take care and hope to meet in person one of these days." - John Mellor, 2007 "i just ordered DORA from you, as I enjoyed "The Malibu Board." I surfed in Santa Monica in the mid 1950's, first on a Balsa Board then on a 9-2 Velzy-Jacobs that I worked all summer to pay for in 1959. I never good very good at board surfing, but I was in love with body surfing and walked down to ride State Beach at the foot of the Santa Monica Canyon with my buddy John just about every morning to ride the glass off as the sun came up... Your legendary surfer series is excellent... I am printing some of your articles into a booklet for my older son's Christmas present." - Scott McGilvray, Santa Cruz, CA, December 2007 "I never knew this story and just stumbled upon it this morning while looking for something else. Nick [Gabaldon] sounds like a person we as surfers, whatever our race, should want to emulate and should strive to bring his type of spirit to the line up each and every time we paddle out. What an inspiration 2 days before Christmas. Thanks for the early present." - John Mikstay, CT, December 2007 "I LOVE all of your material and share it with anyone and everyone who will listen..." - Jack McCoy, Australia, 2007 "As a born and raised Santa Cruz surfer, all I can say is 'wow' and 'thank you'. This is one of the best blogs I have found on the internet. I will be sure to check back often. Please keep up this incredible historical work." - Adventure Out LLC, 2006 "Hey, Malcolm: You are the keeper of the flame, every time I get you newsletter I learn something... Email me when your ready to let the rubber meet the road. Anyways, there's nobody doing what you are. Keep up the great work. 'AS ALWAYS,'" - Tubesteak, 2005 "Malcolm, I just wanted to tell you that Legendary Surfers is getting better and better all the time. Keep it coming. I am enjoying every news letter better than the last. Thanks," - Gary Howe, 2004 "My old pal, Chuck Shipman, lives across the street from Sunset, hosted Mal Piau (sp) the navigator from Yap island. He has retold me many storries about the birth of the Hokule'ia and how it was destined for trouble... History cannot be lost to time, it is too valuable an asset. This is evident by your extensive research, Malcolm. Mahalo and aloha" - Jim The Genius, 2004 "At 45 & surfing most of my life , it wasn't till I went through you're volumes, did I realize just how heavy the surfing STOKE really is and always has been. I'm especialy moved by the old Hawaiian stories, and of course, the fact that woman were so much a big part of that history. I've been to Hawaii twice and somehow this info never passed through this thick skull! Long story short, I really think these volumes should be mandatory for all people, young and old who have an interest in the sport. It would undoubtedly alter many attitudes out in some of the more pleasant line-ups we have today... sincerely and kudos to yah," - Al Allison, 2004 "You have created quite an asset to the surfing community. - Frank A. Baldridge, 2004 "Hi Malcolm: thanks for putting me on your list. I continue to be amazed at your prolific output and dedication. Keep up the great work -- a valuable and lasting contribution to surf culture and history. Best regards," - Paul Holmes, 2003 "Malcolm, I am so impressed with your site. A thoughtful, informed contribution and a lot of effort... Thanks, Tom" - Tom Adler, Santa Barbara, 2003 "Thank you for a most extraordinary article -- still the best surfing site on the web. Go well." - Baron Stander , Timewarp Surfing Museum, Durban , South Africa, 2003 " As a kid growing up in Malibu in the late 50's I had a chance to be pushed off more than one wave by Miki Dora, so reading the booklet on him has been very entertaining, educational, and  factual... Thank you." - Tim Cassidy, Jackson Beach, Florida, 2003 "I really think you have been doing an incredible service to the surfing community.  I have been facinated by all the info... Mahalo and all the best!" - Randy Rarick, North Shore, 2003 "I love your articles (having read a number of them in Surfers Journal) and am savoring the web site as well." - P.V., 2002 "Aloha from Kona .... I'm really enjoying reading all these biographies.  I've read a few books on Hawaiian surfing and Tom Blake's book .  Your stories seem to go more in depth which I really like." - J.D., 2002 "This is the kind of thing that we need to pass along to these young kids who are completely ignorant regarding the foundations of the Surf lifestyle and culture..." - M.L., 2002 "Great reading!!!  Thank you very much for putting the time into such worthwhile project..." - L.T., 2002 "Thank for the great work and the wonderful stories." - S.P., 2001 "Thank you for all your great work.  I've really enjoyed reading all the things you've written!  Especially all the stuff about the old time classic surfers -- some of whom I know." - M.B., 2001 Recommended Additional Resources !-- DON JAMES pre-war images --> Search Now: Malcolm's Telephone Calling Cards From  To    Order Domestic and International Telephone Calling Cards and Receive Within 5 Minutes! Return to LEGENDARY SURFERS Homepage

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