Coldwater Edits Volume III | The Forgotten Archipelago

Coldwater Edits Volume III | The Forgotten Archipelago

Roark Revival has created a unique niche for itself. It’s entire foundation has been built on the premise of travelling to unique locations around the world, surfing new waves, experiencing new cultures, and bringing the feelings and ideas back from each of these trips to build their seasonal offerings. This one of a kind business model has created some of the most interesting and assorted offerings we carry, and each item certainly has a story behind it.

Roark’s latest adventure brought them to a remote and freezing corner of the earth, and together with filmer Ben Weiland, they created the short movie The Forgotten Archipelago. It does an excellent job of capturing the moods and the overall feeling of their trip, and reminds viewers of the well known fact to experienced travelers that it’s not just the destination, it’s the journey. While they didn’t necessarily score the most epic waves, they did get some good barrel time, and experienced a land few people ever will.

As with our other coldwater edits, we will be offering an extra special deal on Roark Revival gear through the weekend, just add any Roark Revival item into your cart and get an extra 10% off!! Expires 12/16 at midnight, and can be combined with any ongoing sales!

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“How would you describe the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic” is a question I get asked during interviews ahead of each year’s contest. The simple answer is to say that it’s a local surf contest put on by a dedicated group of volunteers. The truth is that the contest is something more than that. It has its own soul. It has a life that we and the organizers before us can’t take credit for. I would like to think we had something to do with it, but the reality is the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic has become something far beyond anything anyone ever imagined.

It's that time of year again, and we're opening registration for our 2025 Youth Surf Camps! Youth surf camps are open to kids ages 10 - 16 with some flexibility, and all levels are welcome!

Both cheers of support and loud laughter were heard throughout Pacific City this past weekend as surfers and spectators gathered on the beach to root on the participants in the annual Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic. This year marks the 25th running of the beloved community event.
Started in 1998 by Bob and Michelle Ledbetter, the contest has grown to become a staple of the NW surf community. It not only attracts surfers throughout Oregon, but this year saw people from Canada, California, Washington and even Hawaii make the pilgrimage.