Douglas Warbrick Cold water, a love of surfing and some sharp ideas helped Doug Warbrick and a mate develop Rip Curl into an iconic international brand and a major sponsor of the sport worldwide.
In 1967 they had started making surfboards to indulge their passion at Torquay and by 1969 with the help of a vintage sewing machine began running up wet suits.
The rest is history.
“The Claw”, was and still is, a test pilot for his products and the successful synthesis of business and beach culture is celebrated every Easter at the prestigious Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.
Surfing, industry (Attended BGS 1955-60)
Doug "Claw" Warbrick chats with Hall of Fame MC Stephen Phillips after receiving his award.