Chuck Bassett Surfboards | Pristine Balsa Wood Classic Surfboards for the Surfboard Collector, San Clemente, CA

Chuck Bassett builds vintage planks, hot curls, 1960's classics and contemporary big-wave gun balsa wood surfboards. This is a fine woodworking operation devoted exclusively to building surfboards in the 9' to 11' range with various hardwood stringer designs for those wanting authentic surf culture in their collection. Historically significant shapes from the mid-1930's through the 1960's, combined with perfection in fine woodworking, is the focus of this small enterprise.

As surfboards become available for sale they will be featured in the 'Gallery' section of this web site accompanied with a full description. If a custom design surfboard is more of interest, you may wish to contact Chuck by email or phone to make arrangements for the project you have in mind.

Navigate through his web site by clicking the various hot buttons below. You will no doubt gain insight on one person's experience growing up surfing south Orange County beginning in 1961, and learn how wood surfboards are built. T-shirts and stickers are presently sold out! Thanks and please visit again.