Temple of Surf Podcast Featuring Randy Rarick

The Temple of Surf is one of the best surf podcasts for fans of surfing history. The show and its host Alessandro has earned this distinction for a few reasons. For one, Alessandro’s enduring enthusiasm and passion for the culture is evident every time he speaks with those on the other side of the microphone. Further, the show is the most consistent on the web, dropping a fresh episode at least once per week. This is refreshing because very few from our community are able to maintain such dependability in scheduling. It’s the whole “when the waves are firing, work comes in second” kind of thing. Lastly, the Temple of Surf has curated one of the best guests lists over the years since it was founded back in 2018. Everyone from Greg Noll and Herbie Fletcher to Jock Sutherland and Bing Copeland have graced the virtual halls of the Temple of Surf. Recently added to this distinguished group is Randy Rarick.

Randy sat down (err, logged on) with Alessandro for a solid hour to discuss his background in competing and being the first (with Fred Hemmings) to bring structure and professionalism to contest surfing. Randy also duck dives into the history of the Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction (HIVSA), board building, and the restoration work that he continues to do today. Enjoy the podcast below and be sure to subscribe to the Temple of Surf Podcast and follow Randy’s new Instagram profile right here.