On August 20, 1997 a celebration in honor of Newman & Naomi Darby to recognize their contribution to the sport of windsurfing was held. Newman spoke of the evolution of their ideas that lead to the first sailboard and we were privileged to see actual film footage & slides from those days!

(Check out American Windsurfer Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 1 to read their story.)
Learn more about the Darby's and their invention on the Darby website

A big thanks to all those who came to celebrate with us!

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Newman Darby
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Newman showing original film footage of the early
days in the development of his ideas.
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An original Darby Board.
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Newman signing autographs
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Checking the rig out!

 

 

 

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