USSA 61 Velcro Patch Surfer Long Sleeve T-Shirt After a prosperous three decades

After a prosperous three decades of existence

was established when Dode Martin and Jim Nelson partnered with the shared goal of constructing dragsters and race cars for the swiftly growing sport

Though the company experienced booming success over the years

Races fueled the economy in the surrounding area as thousands of fans were eager to witness world-record performances by Don “The Snake” Prudhomme

USSA 61 Velcro Patch Surfer Long Sleeve T-Shirt After a prosperous three decadesThe United States Surfing Association was formed in 1961 to improve the sport's image as well as to govern surf competitions throughout the United States. USSA members, such as Corky Carroll, Mike Doyle, David Nuuhiwa and Joyce Hoffman, competed in world class surf contests all across the globe. Issued jerseys displaying their call numbers, they were judged on a point system through various heats, with the top point getter taking home the championship