Since 1969, Channel Islands Surfboards has focused on performance and quality through hard work, innovation and originality. Over the last 50 years, Channel Islands has evolved from a local grassroots operation into an innovative organization serving the world's best surfers. These guidelines have gotten us through four decades of constant change in the surf industry. Channel Islands will shape the new millennium with innovative design and quality as its focus.
"The driving force behind Channel Islands Surfboards is the design demands that the world's best surfers demand to achieve the best possible surfing performance. My passion is to bring the most advanced and high-performance designs to the most dedicated surfers" - Al Merrick, designer/shaper
CI is a private company focused on rider-focused products and producing the best possible equipment. Located in a state-of-the-art facility just blocks from Rincon Del Mar, CI headquarters provides the foundation for board development, testing and construction while creating jobs in Santa Barbara for years to come.