If you’ve ever used a boogie board, you have Tom Morey to thank. If you’ve ever used removable fins on a surfboard, you have Tom Morey to thank. If you’ve ever enjoyed (or taken part in) a contest where surfers are paid, you have Tom Morey to thank. Are you sensing a theme? The man most notably known for inventing the Boogie Board, Morey has contributed countless other ideas, inventions and general stoke to the surf world over the years. Now 82, the San Clemente resident has succumbed to deteriorating health and is in a dire financial situation. So those in the community and in the surf world have banned together to create a fundraiser for Morey. Spearheaded by (arguably the world’s best bodyboarder) Mike Stewart, the fundraiser hopes to get Morey and his wife Marchia immediate financial help.
Tom Morey needs us! Please go to @science.bodyboards and hit the link in their bio #friendsoftommorey #legend #classic #respect #tommorey #morey #moreyboogie #classicbodyboarding #bodyboard #bodyboarding #bodyboardingvintage #bodyboardhistory #vintageboog A post shared by Classic Bodyboarding (@classicbodyboarding) on Nov 7, 2017 at 1:28pm PST
Morey invented the Boogie Board in 1971, but sold the company and severed all ties with it in 1977 to focus on other endeavors. So the man who invented it has not quite reaped the benefits of the popularity the Boogie Board has gained worldwide. “It’s the least we can do, it’s been a life-changing experience for a lot of people. It’s brought them a relationship with the ocean, as a result of his simple invention. It’s such a priceless thing. It’s just a way to give back to him,” Mike Stewart said of the Boogie Board to The O.C. Register.
So here is what the hipster invasion reminded us of…surfing is really really fun…on all types of craft…one of the greatest board designers ever is Tom Morey…Best known for the Morey Boogie, now called bodyboards…he has millions of cool ideas and enabled many of us to begin to open our minds…This guy is major league genius & class act…he could use a little help from his friends right now & it’s ez to help…if you love having fun in the water…pls high five Tom…click link in my bio…📷 OC Register @ocbeaches PS LINK WORKS NOW A post shared by @bobhurley on Nov 8, 2017 at 7:23am PST
Check out the fundraiser to help Tom Morey here.
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If you’ve ever used a boogie board, you have Tom Morey to thank. If you’ve ever used removable fins on a surfboard, you have Tom Morey to thank. If you’ve ever enjoyed (or taken part in) a contest where surfers are paid, you have Tom Morey to thank. Are you sensing a theme?
The man most notably known for inventing the Boogie Board, Morey has contributed countless other ideas, inventions and general stoke to the surf world over the years.
Now 82, the San Clemente resident has succumbed to deteriorating health and is in a dire financial situation.
So those in the community and in the surf world have banned together to create a fundraiser for Morey. Spearheaded by (arguably the world’s best bodyboarder) Mike Stewart, the fundraiser hopes to get Morey and his wife Marchia immediate financial help.
Tom Morey needs us! Please go to @science.bodyboards and hit the link in their bio #friendsoftommorey #legend #classic #respect #tommorey #morey #moreyboogie #classicbodyboarding #bodyboard #bodyboarding #bodyboardingvintage #bodyboardhistory #vintageboog A post shared by Classic Bodyboarding (@classicbodyboarding) on Nov 7, 2017 at 1:28pm PST
Tom Morey needs us! Please go to @science.bodyboards and hit the link in their bio #friendsoftommorey #legend #classic #respect #tommorey #morey #moreyboogie #classicbodyboarding #bodyboard #bodyboarding #bodyboardingvintage #bodyboardhistory #vintageboog
A post shared by Classic Bodyboarding (@classicbodyboarding) on Nov 7, 2017 at 1:28pm PST
Morey invented the Boogie Board in 1971, but sold the company and severed all ties with it in 1977 to focus on other endeavors. So the man who invented it has not quite reaped the benefits of the popularity the Boogie Board has gained worldwide.
“It’s the least we can do, it’s been a life-changing experience for a lot of people. It’s brought them a relationship with the ocean, as a result of his simple invention. It’s such a priceless thing. It’s just a way to give back to him,” Mike Stewart said of the Boogie Board to The O.C. Register.
So here is what the hipster invasion reminded us of…surfing is really really fun…on all types of craft…one of the greatest board designers ever is Tom Morey…Best known for the Morey Boogie, now called bodyboards…he has millions of cool ideas and enabled many of us to begin to open our minds…This guy is major league genius & class act…he could use a little help from his friends right now & it’s ez to help…if you love having fun in the water…pls high five Tom…click link in my bio…📷 OC Register @ocbeaches PS LINK WORKS NOW A post shared by @bobhurley on Nov 8, 2017 at 7:23am PST
So here is what the hipster invasion reminded us of…surfing is really really fun…on all types of craft…one of the greatest board designers ever is Tom Morey…Best known for the Morey Boogie, now called bodyboards…he has millions of cool ideas and enabled many of us to begin to open our minds…This guy is major league genius & class act…he could use a little help from his friends right now & it’s ez to help…if you love having fun in the water…pls high five Tom…click link in my bio…📷 OC Register @ocbeaches PS LINK WORKS NOW
A post shared by @bobhurley on Nov 8, 2017 at 7:23am PST
Check out the fundraiser to help Tom Morey here.
For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!
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