Legendary Kiwi shaper Craig Hughes passes away

Craig Hughes, one of the most important surfboard shapers in New Zealand, has passed away at 58. He had more than 40 years of experience making surfboards. Craig Hughes shaped his first stick when he was only 14. Then, he founded Wave Graffiti and took it to Europe. Returning to New Zealand, in 1980, the […]

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Craig Hughes, one of the most important surfboard shapers in New Zealand, has passed away at 58. He had more than 40 years of experience making surfboards. Craig Hughes shaped his first stick when he was only 14. Then, he founded Wave Graffiti and took it to Europe. Returning to New Zealand, in 1980, the blue-eyed surfer established himself with the Raglan Surf Co., the largest surf shop in the country today.

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