Island City Boards

04/05/2026

29/04/2026

Check out the latest designs at
https://islandcityclothing.co.uk/collection/boarding/

22/04/2026

It's a funny feeling when something that started out as a bit of pointless sh... ends up being bought by someone in Australia. It's like exciting, but a bit scary too. Anyway, I'm very very grateful that an Aussie is giving a Little Skidda a go. Maybe, other bodysurfers around the world will join the club.
There's a link in my bio to Ebay where you can see what I have available.

17/04/2026

It's the little things...
I saw. I stopped. I took a photo. Yes, I'm that sad 😂
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12/04/2026

Up and ready for today's Hotwalls Spring Creative Market. The sun's shining and the sky is blue, come on down and there's 10% off Bellyboards for you 😉

10/04/2026

The landscape photos from the 1990s 35mm colour film. I'll be honest, I'm pleased with how they've turned out.
If you'd like to know the locations here goes...
1 - Hotwalls, Old Portsmouth.
2 - The Camber, Old Portsmouth.
3 - Fishing Boat in The Solent, returning to Portsmouth.
4 - South Parade Pier.
5 - Southsea Beach.
6 - Hayle, looking across to St.Ives.
7 - Fistral Beach Lifeguard Station.
8 - Old Portsmouth.
9 - Little Skidda in my garden.

09/04/2026

My father-in-law gave me his old Olympus OM10 with some lenses. In the bag was a couple of reels of 35mm colour film, which expired in August 1999. So I had to give it a go and here's the results...
I think the colour tint from the expired film looks great. And the light leakage which has caused the frame shadows adds to it. I especially like the headshot of the statue. I'll post the landscape framed photos later.
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03/04/2026

UPDATE: SATURDAY'S MARKET IS CANCELLED. FINGERS CROSSED FOR SUNDAY 12TH.

There's over a week to go until The Hotwalls Spring Creative Market, where I will be doing a very Special Deal.
On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April, all Bellyboards will have 10% off their usual price. Yes, that's all Bellyboards 10% off for one weekend only.
If you've already bought one of my boards and you'd like another, you can have 15% off the usual price.
If you were thinking of buying a wooden bellyboard, this is a great opportunity to buy a hand crafted Island City Board at a Billy Bargain Price.
Spread The Word and I hope to see you there!

25/03/2026

More SkidBoard action from Hayle, last week.

22/03/2026

Little Skidda SplashCam Footage.
I've been wanting to show how fast a Little Skidda Handplane is. So what I've done is strap a Fo-pro on to my arm and try to film it. This is the result. Filmed at Hayle in Cornwall last week.
They are so flipping fast, they take your breath away and leave you grinning from ear to ear. They are a great addition to your Fringe Quiver if you bodysurf, enjoy catching waves or fancy trying something new. And, because they're made from rescued wood they're eco-friendly too.

19/03/2026

Apparently, Bellyboards aren't allowed in the bedroom.
I make Bellyboards as a way of chilling out and de-stressing. It's the Pointless S**t that makes me happy.
However, I've made so many that they're taking up space and (although I don't see a problem with it) I can't store them in the bedroom!
This means I'll have to sell some to make way for new stock. So, at The Hotwalls Spring Creative Market, I will be doing a Special Deal.
On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April, all Bellyboards will have 10% off their usual price. Yes, that's all Bellyboards 10% off for one weekend only.
If you've already bought one of my boards and you'd like another, you can have 15% off the usual price.
If you were thinking of buying a wooden bellyboard, this is a great opportunity to buy a hand crafted Island City Board at a Billy Bargain Price.
Spread The Word and maybe I won't get into trouble for having Bellyboards in the bedroom 😂