“That is what it is, a royal sport for the natural kings of earth. The grass grows right down to the water at Waikiki Beach, and within fifty feet of the everlasting sea. The trees also grow down to the salty edge of things, and one sits in their shade and looks seaward at a majestic surf thundering in on the beach to one's very feet. Half a mile out, where the reef is, the white-headed combers thrust suddenly skyward out of the placid turquoise-blue and come rolling in to shore. One after an...

If you arrive in Malibu with surfboards loaded on top, piloting this mammoth Chevrolet Townsman vehicle, you will definitely be the “boss“. The Townsman was the first and largest post WWII station wagon produced by Chevrolet with three rows of removable seats accommodating up to eight passengers. In this NFT, aptly titled “Boss“, we have a fascinating collision of cultures summarized in one image. Let me break it down for you. In the 20th century, booming populations worldwide embraced swimmi...

As a metaphor for how to live life, “Shoot the Curl” imparts zen-like wisdom. A miniature surfing warrior perched atop a radio antenna mounted on this woodie wagon exhibits a classic stance as he rockets through the tube of life, balanced upon a wave propelling life’s energy.

California has always been a political hotbed. Back in the early 1900s, there was an incessant tug-of-war battle over real estate, oil, and beach access. Over the past hundred years, beach access and real estate won the battle, but until the late 1930s, it was anyone's guess. Fast forward to the 21st century, and we often forget how crucial the massive oil strike in the Los Angeles basin was for millions of Americans. It created jobs and transformed Long Beach harbor into a bustling shipping ...

Moonlight Beach, just up the coast from Swami Beach, California, is a favorite hangout for this crowd, and once a year, treasured woodie wagons are brought together to have a sort of Surf ’N Show woodie wagon event. This is where you'll find 21st-century surfers practicing the authentic tribal art of gauging the immense force of swells crashing on the beach by the sound waves that rattle the paneled walls of their woodie wagons and whistle the wind's signals to paddle out. Woodie wagons, a st...

Some things never change. After years of human evolution, humans still tend to travel in packs and tribes. From feathers in our hair to body paint, branded fashion, and decorated warrior shields, tribal symbols have marked our communities for thousands of years. Customization adorns automobiles too. Hand-painted artwork adorned automobiles for many years, though the trend in the 21st century has devolved more to stock automotive production. One of the high points of automotive art was pin str...

One of the best stretches of beach in Southern California is ironically located at the San Onofre nuclear plant. One tends to think of surfing as a meditation with nature, but this is not always the case. Especially when you are sitting atop your board looking at the twin tits of the San Onofre power plant while waiting for the next big swell. The power plant design was truly surreal, especially when viewed from Interstate 5. Happily, the power plant was decommissioned in 2013, and one would ...

The boxy shape and paneled woodwork of this Ford Woodie Wagon make it look a little like a garden shed on wheels. The final design is almost a perfect embodiment of form following function. These early workhorse Ford station wagons were purpose-built as farm vehicles and passenger transportation. There was no window glass in these early woodies, but over time they gained canvas side curtains to keep the elements in their place. The wooden panels forming the station wagon body resemble the pan...

This DeSoto Woodie Wagon serves as a testament to the exceptional allure of woodie wagons. As a material, wood exudes an aura of luxury and craftsmanship, which has led to its enduring presence in automobile interiors. However, when employed as an exterior material, wood demands substantial maintenance, contributing to the relatively limited number of woodies that still exist today. Like hand-built wooden boats, they require constant maintenance but are a triumph of human craftsmanship. Woodi...

Today marks the debut of the vintage surfing Woodie Wagon collection of NFTs. Interestingly, this particular "wagon" entitled “Low Tide” stands out as it lacks wood entirely. However, it exudes a strong surfing culture vibe, as its spacious body has provided shelter for countless surfers from the wind and sun while they patiently await the rising tide before venturing out into the vast blue ocean to catch a wave. The camping trailer is an added bonus for those intrepid travelers who really wa...