The 2026 Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic is scheduled for September 18th -20th! | Heat Draw Is Live!

Shaper Profile | Brian Anderson

Brian Anderson

Coastal Craft: Where did you get your start and why?

Brian Anderson: I got my start in surfing in 1984 after watching the Op Pro Curren vs Horan. I found a board at a garage sale and started surfing behind a boat since I lived 3 hours away from the ocean. I was hooked.

CC: Where are your board shaped and sold?

BA: My boards are shaped at my shop in Gearhart. I sell Boards through Seaside Surf Shop and custom orders.

CC: What’s your go to board to shape and surf in the PNW?

BA: My go to boards for summer are Longboards  Midlengths and fishes. In winter its Step Up boards ranging from 6 0 to 7 8 s.For the PNW in summer i surf 9 2 longboard and a 5 9 fish. For winter I like 6 0  to 6 6 step up round pin tail

Brian will be shaping a Fish live for this years Coastal Craft Event!

This Weekend's Schedule

Friday 9/18,

  • 5pm-8pm: Opening night party/swag bag pick up at Pelican Brewing Patio Beer Garden
  • Food and Beverage by Pelican Brewing
  • Merchandise sales (tees, hoodies, hats, pint glasses, posters)
  • Live music by Laura Lobosco and Ground Swell
  • Silent Auction Starts

Saturday 9/20:

  • 7:30am-5pm: Surf heats
  • 11am-5pm: Food and Beverage by Pelican Brewing at Pelican Brewing patio beer garden
  • Merchandise sales (tees, hoodies, hats, pint glasses, posters)

Sunday 9/21 –  7:30am-4pm

  • 7:30am-3pm: Finals surf heats
  • 11am-4pm: Food and beverage by Pelican Brewing at Pelican Brewing patio beer garden
  • Merchandise sales (tees, hoodies, hats, pint glasses, posters)
  • 3-4pm: Awards ceremony 
  • Silent auction closes