Bob McTavish

Bob McTavish (born 1944 Mackay, Queensland) is an Australian surfboard designer who is often credited with the invention of the V-bottom surfboard and was one of a number of pioneering surfer/shapers considered instrumental in the development of shortboard surfing.[1][2] Without his contributions to the world of surfing, the revolutionary nature of shortboard surfing wouldn't have been as effective. Through the combined efforts of Bob McTavish and George Greenough, the shortboard was created in 1966.[3] McTavish was voted the most influential shaper of all time by Australia’s Surfing Life magazine in 1992.[4]

Handmade surfboard (Unsplash)
For the Scottish footballer, see Bob McTavish (footballer).

Bob McTavish
Born1944 (age 76–77)
Mackay, Queensland
NationalityAustralian

References
  1. Matt Warshaw, The Encyclopedia of Surfing, Mariner Books (7 November 2005), pg 376 ISBN 0-15-603251-1
  2. Taylor, John (2 March 2010). "Surf wars - the short board battle". 7.30 Report. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Sydney. ProQuest 190363993.
  3. "History Of Surfing Innovation Part 5 - Disrupt Surfing". Disrupt Surfing. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  4. "Bob McTavish". Tracks. Retrieved 21 September 2018.


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