Oregon Surfing

Scott and Sandy Blackman have lived their entire lives along the Oregon coast. Scott, a pioneer surfer, has been photographing the evolving surf culture since the mid 1960s. Sandy is a successful writer and storyteller. Together the Blackmans have become the historians of Oregon’s pioneer surfing years. They have donated images and stories to the Lincoln County Historical Society. Their mission is to preserve the history of surfing along Oregon’s coast.

For more info email Sandy at: oregonpaddleout@gmail.com

Slideshow


A photographic essay of Oregon Surfing history and culture from the 1960’s to the Present. It includes images of the North, Central and South Coast surfing cultures by Scott Blackman and other photographers. Produced by Sandy Blackman with original guitar music by Skip Trantow.

(Version 7 – 12/11/2020)

Video

A 2009 video produced by Toledo High School students features members of the Agate Beach Surf Club telling their stories of the early days of surfing at Agate Beach.