All Things Bing: Bing Surfboards Reunion at Dive N’ Surf [PHOTO GALLERY]

Bing Group #4 — “Hermosa Beach Surfing Walk of Fame Member and creator of the “Old Guy’s Rule” clothing empire Don Craig brought a large vinyl “Bing Sticker” for everyone to sign with a message to legendary Bing Shaper Mike Eaton who is recovering from a stroke suffered last year,” said legendary photographer Mike McIntire. “Our wishes for a speedy recovery Mike Eaton.” From left to right: Roy Breen, Jared Eaton, Bing, John Van Hamersveld, Terry Kraszewski, and Don Craig. photo by Mike McIntire

On Saturday August 29th, Bing Copeland paid a visit to Dive N’ Surf in Redondo Beach reuniting with his Bing Surfboards Surf team, Bing Surfboards Craftsmen, and many other associates and surf legends from the last 50 plus years. In correspondence with the team reunion, the Vintage Longboard Collectors Club held their annual South Bay swap meet out in the parking lot in front of Dive N’ Surf bringing in rare and classic surfboards and memorabilia.

Some of the vintage foam on display as a part of the Vintage Longboard Collector's Club swap meet. photo by Saul Zaragoza — Some of the vintage foam on display as a part of the Vintage Longboard Collector’s Club swap meet. photo by Saul Zaragoza

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Brian Logan of "Logan Earth-Ski" Skateboard Fame, Rick Griffin’s model for “Murph the Surf” Lonnie Argabright, Steve Mangiagli of Mangiagli Custom Glassing and Body Glove and Dive N’ Surf’s Billy Meistrell. — Brian Logan of “Logan Earth-Ski” Skateboard Fame, Lonnie Argabright, Steve Mangiagli of Mangiagli Custom Glassing and Body Glove and Dive N’ Surf’s Billy Meistrell. photo by Mike McIntire

“Robert Millner, the Owner of the Old "Roberts" Surf Shop that was located in Culver City in the early 1960's, stopped by to say hello,” said McIntire. “Robert was inducted into The International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame two years ago at Doheny along with Dewey Weber and PT's and My Friend, Joe Larkin from Queensland, Australia.” — “Robert Millner, the Owner of the Old “Roberts” Surf Shop that was located in Culver City in the early 1960’s, stopped by to say hello,” said McIntire. “Robert was inducted into The International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame two years ago at Doheny along with Dewey Weber and PT’s and My Friend, Joe Larkin from Queensland, Australia.” photo by Mike McIntire

Sonny Vardemen and Bing pose with retired lifeguard, Hermosa Beach Surfing Walk of Fame Member, and pioneering surfer John “Perfect Merc” Mcfarlane. — Sonny Vardemen and Bing pose with retired lifeguard, Hermosa Beach Surfing Walk of Fame Member, and pioneering surfer John “Perfect Merc” Mcfarlane. photo by Mike McIntire

Two living legends responsible for being a part of the creation of surf culture, Hap Jacobs and Bing Copeland. photo by Saul Zaragoza

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