"As the redwoods are to the California forest, Dale Velzy is to California surfing. Velzy was the first guy to put his name on a surfboard. He was the first guy to have a surf team. He was the first guy to do a great many things".

Dale Velzy

passed down his knowledge to:

Hap Jacobs

Bob Smith

Greg Noll

Johnny Rice

Dewey Weber

Bob Olson "Ole"

Bing Copeland

John Eichert

Mike Eaton

Dr. Bruce Gabrielson