"Snake" Gabrielson and Friends
Dale Velzy's Memorial Paddle Out
Dohenny Beach, CA
June 2005

Dale was one of my mentors. I spent many hours with him hearing about surfing's early days as well as learning his wisdom about shaping. I will miss him.


The Woodies Were Lined Up


Many Surfing Legends Spoke


Me and My Old Contest Nemisis
Donald Takayama
Dale Velzy Memorial and Paddle Out

Steve Boehne & I
Dale Velzy Memorial and Paddle Out

Linda Benson & I (don't remember other person's name)
Dale Velzy Memorial and Paddle Out

Me & Chick Edmonson
Dale Velzy Memorial and Paddle Out

Frank Addleman & I
Dale Velzy Memorial and Paddle Out

Mickey Munoz & I
Dale Velzy Memorial and Paddle Out

Old Surf Partner Chuck Ray & I
Dale Velzy Memorial and Paddle Out

Group of Old Surf Buds
Dale Velzy Memorial and Paddle Out


Another Goup Picture


I Took This Group Picture