Our Background
With a young, confident work force, most of whom surf and many who are multi-lingual, Seabase has personified all that is good about the sport of surfing - its vibrant, decent, ethical nature and its multi-directional approach to product selection and placement.
Seabase was founded in Cornwall England 25 years ago, by Murray Steward, one of New Zealand’s first surfer's who left in 1963 to surf Jeffrey's Bay and other world class sites, before travelling to Europe and settling in Cornwall, UK. The family are still actively involved in the day-to-day operations of Seabase. They winter in New Zealand, where their son oversees Seabase in the South Pacific.
Seabase was founded in Cornwall England 25 years ago, by Murray Steward, one of New Zealand’s first surfer's who left in 1963 to surf Jeffrey's Bay and other world class sites, before travelling to Europe and settling in Cornwall, UK. The family are still actively involved in the day-to-day operations of Seabase. They winter in New Zealand, where their son oversees Seabase in the South Pacific.
The Directors interest in Chemistry lead to the formulation of clearer, better resins for the surf industry in the late 70’s, and together with an early tie-up with Clark Foam in the USA he began Seabase in 1984, 25 years ago this spring. Based in the stunning West Country in England, the company grew quickly in the marine industry before specialising in the then young but growing surfboard industry. The company went from strength to strength, and the opening markets of Europe soon meant expansion into the surf centre of Hossegor, France, (near the Spanish border), Spain, Ireland, and Portugal. Now in 16 European countries, Seabase's plans a consolidation of its 25 year reputation through its own brand projection for 2010 and beyond. Newquay Harbour, England - the cleanest water in Europe.
Seabase South Pacific currently operates in New Zealand and Australia.
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