From tree to sea. It doesn’t have to be all about serious furniture, some wood projects can be fun too.
Cornish Bellyboard
These originated in Cornwall as the first way to surf our seas. Beaches everywhere seem to have been taken over by foam bodyboards. They don’t last long before snapping and cannot be recycled so a pretty poor environmental cost for just splashing around in the waves.
Bellyboards are made from wood and first originated in the UK in Cornwall, influenced by wooden boards from Hawaii. They are traditionally 4ft long by 1ft wide with a gentle curve in the nose to help it ride up the waves. Wood choice and pattern can make the simple shape much more interesting, such as the striped styling used on early surfboards.
Bellyboards are finished with a coat of oil so overall they are as environmentally friendly as you can get. The original way to enjoy the power of the ocean using a natural product from the land.
Price: approx £300.