Bob McTavish

Bob McTavish
Born 1944
Mackay, Queensland
Nationality Australian

Bob McTavish (born 1944 Mackay, Queensland) is an Australian surfboard designer who invented the V-bottom surfboard and is considered instrumental in the development of shortboard surfing.[1][2] Without his contributions to the world of surfing, the revolutionary nature of shortboard surfing wouldn't have been as effective. Through the combined efforts of Bob McTavish and George Greenough, the shortboard was created in 1966.[3] McTavish was voted the most influential shaper of all time by Australia’s Surfing Life magazine in 1992.[4]

Handmade surfboard (Unsplash)

References

  1. ↑ Matt Warshaw, The Encyclopedia of Surfing, Mariner Books (November 7, 2005), pg 376 ISBN 0-15-603251-1
  2. ↑ Taylor, John (2 March 2010). "Surf wars - the short board battle". 7.30 Report. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Sydney. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "History Of Surfing Innovation Part 5 - Disrupt Surfing". Disrupt Surfing. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
  4. ↑ "Bob McTavish". Tracks. Retrieved 2018-09-21.


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