Former pro surfer Scott Dailey shapes kids to follow their own paths
Scott Daley with sons Grayson and Jack in the doorway to the shed, where it all happens. Photo by JP Cordero Scott Daley and his two boys, Grayson and Jack have a good thing going. Scott is a former World Surf League pro who still rips when we compete in the South Bay Boardrider contests. He surfed on the pro tour from ‘79 to ‘92 and was on the winning team in three Kanvas by Katin Pro Surf Team Challenges. He worked for Natural Progression and Open Ocean in the late ‘70s before moving on to Body Glove in the early ‘80s. Scott retired from Body Glove a few years ago and lives in El Segundo with sons Jack, 22 and Grayson, 18. Their backyard looks like the a Doobie Brothers album cover. It’s filled with colorful, abstract airbrushed surfboards, T- shirts and hoodies. It’s too bad the Hermosa Beach Insomniac isn’t around any longer. Grayson and Jack believe their artwork is the most important part of their surf-related products. Grayson Daley balances art and function. Photo by JP Cordero “As far back as I can remember, I was surfing next to my dad on my Boogie Board. I was probably 5 years old at North Shore’s Freddie-land,” Grayson said. Freddie-land is next to Velzyland. It’s…
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