International Surfboard Builders Hall Of Fame Inductee Details
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Inductee Name Charlie Bunger | Event Year 2013 | Inductee Location 50 East Main Street Babylon, New York 11702 | Inductee Contact (800) 698-7873 |
Inductee Brand |
Inductee Boardshop Bunger Surf Shop |
Boardshop Link http://www.bungersurf.com/ |
Inductee Bio Charlie Bunger, Sr. was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Born in 1941, he started surfing at the age of 18 after moving to Lindenhurst, Long Island. His favorite surf spot was nearby Gilgo Beach; it was a very popular break in the '60s, once hosting the East Coast Championships.<br><br>As was often the case, Bunger Surfboards had a humble beginning. In 1961--at the age of 20--Charlie started shaping surfboards as a hobby for neighborhood kids. | |||
For the complete biography, go to: http://www.bungersurf.com/about | |||
Thanks to: http://www.surfermag.com/features/bunger-intrvu/#aGgKp6yTe3hJezGR.97 for the photo | |||
Links Surfer mag online - Checking in with Charlie Bunger: A New York Surf Legend |