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East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 19 พ.ย. 2019
East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame celebrates East Coast surfing lore and those who are responsible for making the East Coast the Right Coast!
The East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame is dedicated to the preservation of the history and heritage of East Coast Surfing and to enshrine forever the people who have been responsible for its development and growth, and to preserve, protect and record the legacy and historically valuable lore of East Coast Surfing
The East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame is dedicated to the preservation of the history and heritage of East Coast Surfing and to enshrine forever the people who have been responsible for its development and growth, and to preserve, protect and record the legacy and historically valuable lore of East Coast Surfing
GREG LOEHR
Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1952, it would be years before Greg Loehr was able to sink his feet into the wax and find his true calling as one of the East Coast’s earliest, most promising surfers - and one of the sport’s most innovative board builders.
After leaving Brooklyn, Loehr’s family settled in Cocoa Beach, Florida, when Loehr was 12. Loehr was instantly hooked on surfing and quickly found success in Florida’s burgeoning surf contest circuit. By 1967, Mike Tabeling (Class of 1996) had signed Loehr to the much-lauded Weber Team, and he began to move up through the Junior ESA ranks. In the summer of 1969 Loehr’s family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, which put the high school senior’s surfing on hold for a bit.
Greg spent the summer of 1970 in California, sleeping on the beach at WindanSea, making up for all that lost surf time in St. Pete. In 1971, he moved back to Florida, to Cocoa Beach, and continued surfing every chance he got. Riding for Oceanside Surfboards, he entered his first ESA contest in ’73 - and won his first 1A event. The next day, he won the 2A competition, which moved him to 3A, catching the attention of Gary Propper, who convinced Loehr to join the Hobie Team.
That same year, Loehr earned an invite to the inaugural ESA Championship in Cape Hatteras in the 4A division where he surfed against Propper, Tabeling, Bruce Valuzzi, Claude Codgen, Joe Roland, and other top surfers. Despite the fierce competition, Loehr managed second place, beaten by a very polished and sharp Charley Baldwin.
Loehr’s surfing was quickly noticed by Surfer Magazine photographers Larry Pope and Jana Frey, and he began appearing in editorial, as well as in Hobie and Katin ads, regularly. His big break came in an interview with Surfer, accompanied by a two-page centerspread photo in the magazine’s Photo Annual. Such attention was enough to get Loehr his signature Seaboard model, which he co-designed with legendary Hobie shaper Terry Martin. When Hobie began to focus more on its startup catamaran division, Loehr made a change to Dyno, teaming up with superstars David Nuuhiwa and Corky Carroll.
In early ’73, Loehr was back in Florida at the Tomb and Reeves surfboard factory in Melbourne, which also produced Dick Catri Surfboards. Loehr began riding and shaping for Catri. That same year, he flew to Hawaii for his first North Shore season and an introduction to the world stage. With invitations to the prestigious Smirnoff Pro and the Duke Classic, Loehr’s talent was also showcased at the famous barrels of the Banzai Pipeline, where he pulled off a stunning second reef tube ride that was considered by many to be that winter’s best ride.
The following summer, Loehr accepted the position of head shaper at Natural Art Surfboards. His surfing also continued to excel. At the 1974 ESA Championship, he won the prestigious Men’s Division. Then, he was back off to Hawaii, where he once again secured invites to the Duke and Smirnoff events, along with the inaugural Hang Ten contest. In this new era in pro surfing, Loehr found success globally, becoming the first East Coaster to win an international event, the 1979 Lacanau Pro in France.
Even with a soaring competitive career and a visible media presence, it was probably Loehr’s board building that has become his most significant contribution to the sport. By the end of the 70s and early 80s, he was making boards for 10 of the 12 top-ranked surfers on the East Coast. A 30-year career ensued, during which he shaped and designed surfboards for Natural Art, Ocean Avenue, Fox, and his own brand, Loehr Designs.
In 1981 Loehr also picked up windsurfing, as a competitor and board shaper/designer. As a windsurfing pro, Loehr won a handful of events, including the Sundek Pro and the RFC Speed Trials. He was also a race official for Professional Windsurfing Association World Tour events.
Designing sailboards, which are bigger and heavier than surfboards, prompted Loehr to employ a new European technique that used lightweight polystyrene foam for a board’s core. This dramatically reduced weight and led to an incredible improvement in performance. But the polystyrene core required the use of epoxy resins for the exterior laminate. Never one to shy away from the path least taken, Loehr began experimenting with epoxy, which in the 80s remained popular only with sailboard manufacturers.
He was soon the material’s biggest proponent in surfing, founding Resin Research, which continues to this day to be a leader in advancing surfboard construction. Today, every major surfboard builder in the world incorporates epoxy construction into their business models. Resin Research is an international corporation with distribution in Asia, Europe, South America, Australia, and North America. Such an innovative career led Surfing Magazine, in 2004, to name Loehr one of the “Top Ten Shapers of All Time,” as well as induction into the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame.
After leaving Brooklyn, Loehr’s family settled in Cocoa Beach, Florida, when Loehr was 12. Loehr was instantly hooked on surfing and quickly found success in Florida’s burgeoning surf contest circuit. By 1967, Mike Tabeling (Class of 1996) had signed Loehr to the much-lauded Weber Team, and he began to move up through the Junior ESA ranks. In the summer of 1969 Loehr’s family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, which put the high school senior’s surfing on hold for a bit.
Greg spent the summer of 1970 in California, sleeping on the beach at WindanSea, making up for all that lost surf time in St. Pete. In 1971, he moved back to Florida, to Cocoa Beach, and continued surfing every chance he got. Riding for Oceanside Surfboards, he entered his first ESA contest in ’73 - and won his first 1A event. The next day, he won the 2A competition, which moved him to 3A, catching the attention of Gary Propper, who convinced Loehr to join the Hobie Team.
That same year, Loehr earned an invite to the inaugural ESA Championship in Cape Hatteras in the 4A division where he surfed against Propper, Tabeling, Bruce Valuzzi, Claude Codgen, Joe Roland, and other top surfers. Despite the fierce competition, Loehr managed second place, beaten by a very polished and sharp Charley Baldwin.
Loehr’s surfing was quickly noticed by Surfer Magazine photographers Larry Pope and Jana Frey, and he began appearing in editorial, as well as in Hobie and Katin ads, regularly. His big break came in an interview with Surfer, accompanied by a two-page centerspread photo in the magazine’s Photo Annual. Such attention was enough to get Loehr his signature Seaboard model, which he co-designed with legendary Hobie shaper Terry Martin. When Hobie began to focus more on its startup catamaran division, Loehr made a change to Dyno, teaming up with superstars David Nuuhiwa and Corky Carroll.
In early ’73, Loehr was back in Florida at the Tomb and Reeves surfboard factory in Melbourne, which also produced Dick Catri Surfboards. Loehr began riding and shaping for Catri. That same year, he flew to Hawaii for his first North Shore season and an introduction to the world stage. With invitations to the prestigious Smirnoff Pro and the Duke Classic, Loehr’s talent was also showcased at the famous barrels of the Banzai Pipeline, where he pulled off a stunning second reef tube ride that was considered by many to be that winter’s best ride.
The following summer, Loehr accepted the position of head shaper at Natural Art Surfboards. His surfing also continued to excel. At the 1974 ESA Championship, he won the prestigious Men’s Division. Then, he was back off to Hawaii, where he once again secured invites to the Duke and Smirnoff events, along with the inaugural Hang Ten contest. In this new era in pro surfing, Loehr found success globally, becoming the first East Coaster to win an international event, the 1979 Lacanau Pro in France.
Even with a soaring competitive career and a visible media presence, it was probably Loehr’s board building that has become his most significant contribution to the sport. By the end of the 70s and early 80s, he was making boards for 10 of the 12 top-ranked surfers on the East Coast. A 30-year career ensued, during which he shaped and designed surfboards for Natural Art, Ocean Avenue, Fox, and his own brand, Loehr Designs.
In 1981 Loehr also picked up windsurfing, as a competitor and board shaper/designer. As a windsurfing pro, Loehr won a handful of events, including the Sundek Pro and the RFC Speed Trials. He was also a race official for Professional Windsurfing Association World Tour events.
Designing sailboards, which are bigger and heavier than surfboards, prompted Loehr to employ a new European technique that used lightweight polystyrene foam for a board’s core. This dramatically reduced weight and led to an incredible improvement in performance. But the polystyrene core required the use of epoxy resins for the exterior laminate. Never one to shy away from the path least taken, Loehr began experimenting with epoxy, which in the 80s remained popular only with sailboard manufacturers.
He was soon the material’s biggest proponent in surfing, founding Resin Research, which continues to this day to be a leader in advancing surfboard construction. Today, every major surfboard builder in the world incorporates epoxy construction into their business models. Resin Research is an international corporation with distribution in Asia, Europe, South America, Australia, and North America. Such an innovative career led Surfing Magazine, in 2004, to name Loehr one of the “Top Ten Shapers of All Time,” as well as induction into the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame.
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RUBEN SNODGRASS MY NEIGHBOR A LEGEND HIS SON DALE A LEGEND
If more people were aware of his history and his wonderful 'surreal' beautiful artwork, there would be 1000s of likes, RIP great artist and person...
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The man, the myth. He'd Ollie over spongers like they were speed bumps. Not many people dropped in on him. Legend
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Hey everyone at East Coast Surfing. I have a Jeff Klugel Surfboard I got from a friend in 1996. The board number is 618429 any change anyone knows if he still alive and if so would anyone knows if he still making boards? I have the intention of getting this board restored, could you suggest any surf shop that could this board redone. Thanks in advance Joe
thank you Noah for thanking your savior Jesus Christ: Your friend tom shaw [window tinter] and big fan.
Old Bunny Balls Knowlton 🖤
Round tail twin fins
PT a true legend of surfing 🤙🏼 CJ an amazing guy who won the world title being too young and always kept a humble demeanor as a pro surfer.🤙🏼
Awesome! I live in Lake Worth and before that I lived in the DR, and as a young surfer I remember seeing Baron Knowlton on the magazines. A friend later on mentioned him to me back in 2014 while surfing Lake Worth pier, then I did a search and remembered his goofy foot powerful moves from mag shots. Good to know he is the Life Guard chief at Lake Worth pier. I also remember another great Floridian surfer when I saw a dental clinic in West Palm Beach 's US1, Scott Macranells. These guys were raw talents back in the days.
Wish a could go back to 1983-4,at the old shop,,walking as 10 year old,,it was awsome,,Dougie Judy,Jeff,bill, johnny man oh man,,,,holeman eventually gave me tips on judge ing,,,but a.s.p was my dream,,,miss the old shop
Love this! Congratulations! Greg sold my Mom & I my first "real" skateboard. I remember it like it was yesterday.🔥 Monster Bowl alumni.🦖
I’ve used one of his boards to surf and the ride is definitely magically special (unique)
Glory to God, and God bless you Noah, your an inspiration to many. Keep it up bro. ross nz
Congratulations Rick! You deserve this so much! We love you! ❤, Lacey, Ian, Mason, and Carlee!
are you open jan1?
He was one of a kind. I was in one of his Art Center classes. He is missed. Thank you for posting a tribute.
I was so sad to hear of his passing. I grew up in Miami, and yes Miami has waves. Bud had a shop on south beach and I used to hang out there. He was my first Kahuna, and he made me lots of boards, the best was a 7'10" swallow tail long board. Bud kept a photo of it, it was sooo beautiful and it ripped. May he rest in Peace.
Needs a million likes But one like is more than enough
George is a "mustanger"!
George is a "mustanger"!
Best and fastest clark foam board I ever surfed. It just wants to get a ticket. My uncle surfed it at the "poles" back when it was called 'access 5'. I surfed it a little further south, but what a machine for FLYING down the line!
I love this! Congratulations !
My first board came from Gary. It was a red striped Murf the Surf that Jack had built for Gary. That was in January 1962. I ruled SeaPark(Lums Restaurant) Beach in South Patrick. Was one of 4 surfers in Satellite Highschool then. Guess my name.
Raddddd they always said growing up he was one of the best ever if not the best ever to surf Sunset Beach! What a massive compliment! Lightning Bolt! Rad boards. Badass
I worked with Joe....he was a good person
Love you Joe
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Onya Danny. Champion!
A beautiful tribute, Dee. EIHS'72
My name's Lee... I worked for Joe. . . Cocoa Beach.... 💔 Miss you Joe
I miss Joe twombley
I miss him...I knew him and worked with him ❤️❤️❤️
I’m SO proud of the person you are and SO happy that the powers that be brought you from New Hampshire to your heart’s destiny! Love, Mom🙋♀️😍
Fckn Legend
Yeeew Dano!!🤙🤙
I knew Gary from the time I was 9 years of age; dated him once I turned 12 1/2 ... Florida was so wild back then. He sent me out traveling with Ted Nugent, Edgar Winter's White Trash Band, and The James Cotton Blues Band, all the Summer of 1972, when I was 17, about to turn 18 that September. He always called me Driver, by my last name.
where’s GP?
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Thanks for posting! If you have a minute, I've been recording some original acoustic songs. As a fellow music fan, I'd love if you would check it out. It's on my page. Hope you enjoy.
any videos of this guy surfing during his heyday?