The Gold Coast of Australia is a hub for shapers, board builders, and mad surf scientists. Transworld Business set out to tour some of the top board builder’s facilities here on the Goldie.

The 2008 ASP World Champion’s Crowning Awards went off without a hitch. Top surfers, their families, industry executives and icons convened Feb. 21 for a special night to recognize the achievements of athletes on the 2007 ASP tours.