Santa Cruz Woodies

Santa Cruz Surf History

Longboard legend, Don Iglesias (current SCW President) gives you a Santa Cruz surf history lesson while cruzing the Pleasure Point area of Santa Cruz in the ultimate surf machine. Riding with Don is Surf City Sandwich Owner, Paul “Fig” Figliomeni who cooks up the Lotus vegetarian burger named after Don’s limited edition surfboard hanging in the Surf City Sandwich Surf …

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Santa Cruz Woodies Boasts Three 2016 National Woodie Club Scholarship Winners

This year three of our Santa Cruz Woodies Next Generation won National Woodie Club scholarships. Their winning essays are included below along with notes from a very proud grandmother and mother. Please enjoy their winning essays; they each speak to the heart of our Santa Cruz Woodies family.   Our twins, Katie and Sarah Bolts, attended their first Woodies on the …

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In Memory of Rod Kleman 1947-2015

Santa Cruz Woodies has lost a beloved member of our club, Rod Kleman.  Rod was a lover of cars, especially woodies. He owned a couple of Ford gems.  Rod was an active member, serving a term as club President in 2009. He would also be seen at woodie events up and down the state. Our sympathy goes out to his …

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In Memory of George Benson

This year, on the 28th of June, Santa Cruz Woodies lost one of its long-term members and beloved friend, George Benson. George connected with Santa Cruz Woodies at the first “Woodies on the Wharf” event in 1995, and until this year, never missed one. For 20 years he made our coveted trophies and his wooden art has graced many of …

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