Armstrong Surfboards and the Fire

By: Andrew on behalf of Ian Armstrong
Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/ian-armstrong-5791272932118924190
Date Created: 23 December 2023

Funds Raised:
R 119 240

Fundraising Target:
R 150 000

Personal message

Quite simply, Ian Armstrong is a legend of the surf industry.

A former World Big Wave Champ (Ian won the team event at Todos Santos in 1999), he has for a long time been a pioneer in the surfing community in South Africa and beyond, not just shaping awesome boards, but shaping a whole new generation of big wave surfing!

Ian is a husband, father, surf pioneer, shaper and genuine good guy. His remarkable story and philosophy on life is too long to share here, so for more info, check out the documentary "The Armstrongs" at https://eyeforce.co.za/video/the-armstrongs/.

Sadly, in the very early hours of 22 December, a huge wild fire, fanned by gale force south easterly winds, swept down the South Peninsula of Cape Town, South Africa. Thanks to the huge efforts from local people, community fire fighters and the Fire and Rescue Services of Cape Town, and in spite of the village of Scarborough being surrounded on 3 sides by the fire, the village was saved.

Remarkably, only one building was damaged, however this happened to be Ian's shaping room. Everything was lost, blanks he had stored, new boards just shaped, old boards he was storing, the structure itself and all his shaping tools. In the intensity of the heat, nothing remains.

Shaping is not just Ian's passion and part of his way of life, it is also his families main source of income. After Ian has contributed so much to surfing in SA, we now need your help to get Ian back doing what he loves most, shaping boards!

We estimate that the damage is around R150k, so please help in any way you can, with whatever amount you can contribute, and together, as a surfing community, we can support Ian back in his shaping bay and earning income.

Thank you all so much!

For more on Ian, you can also check out his website at https://armstrongsurfboards.co.za/

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Donations

Feb 27, 2024 - USD $ 560.85 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - USD $ 2 833.24 Fees covered
"Let’s rebuild together in 2024 🙌🏻 Going to be a heavy year 🏄‍♂️🌊 Sending ❤️ From the Obol Fam" - Obol Labs

Jan 28, 2024 - USD $ 162.08 Fees covered
"So sorry to hear that this happened. Still the best boards I've ever surfed!" - Tim Stirrup

Jan 28, 2024 - USD $ 115.02 Fees covered
"Thank you for the session, Champ. Next time I’m coming, your workspace is rebuild, I’m sure!" - Philipp

Jan 12, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Gary

Jan 10, 2024 - R 100.00 Fees covered
"May you be blessed in your new shaping bay." - Anonymous

Jan 10, 2024 - R 500.00
"" - Anonymous

Jan 10, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"With love" - Jen & Edan

Jan 05, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Jan 04, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Oeff sorry to hear about the fire Ian, I hope you get back up and running quickly. Cheers, Greg" - Greg

Jan 03, 2024 - USD $ 116.33 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Jan 02, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Hope this helps" - Anonymous

Jan 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Richard Leppan

Jan 01, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 29, 2023 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 29, 2023 - USD $ 58.13 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 29, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 28, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"May you get over and above back in return!" - Anonymous

Dec 28, 2023 - R 925.50 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 26, 2023 - USD $ 108.05 Fees covered
"" - Barnaby Dearlove

Dec 26, 2023 - R 750.00 Fees covered
"Dear Ian & Familia, so incredibly sorry for your loss. We hope you’re able to re create your space really really soon. Thinking of you." - Howell family

Dec 26, 2023 - USD $ 58.59 Fees covered
"" - Justin

Dec 25, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
"All the best with the rebuild and may you come back stronger than before." - Ian

Dec 25, 2023 - USD $ 162.08 Fees covered
"" - Podge

Dec 24, 2023 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"To rebuilding and regrowth" - Sebastian Simons

Dec 24, 2023 - R 2 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 24, 2023 - USD $ 50.00
"" - Simon Senner

Dec 24, 2023 - R 500.00
"If you need any help with rebuilding the bay, let us know! Sending love" - Bongi & Celine

Dec 24, 2023 - USD $ 11.69 Fees covered
"Hoping this helps to restart a new chapter" - Anonymous

Dec 24, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Sending love and strength for the rebuilding" - Shan and Caelin

Dec 24, 2023 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 24, 2023 - R 200.00
"🩵" - Chesney

Dec 24, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Brian Manning

Dec 24, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - James

Dec 24, 2023 - USD $ 58.45 Fees covered
"" - John and Annike (neighbours)

Dec 24, 2023 - USD $ 29.23 Fees covered
"Hope you get up and running again soon legend!" - Anonymous

Dec 24, 2023 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 24, 2023 - USD $ 32.42 Fees covered
"" - Ivelina

Dec 23, 2023 - R 300.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 23, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Dev

Dec 23, 2023 - USD $ 116.97 Fees covered
"Hope you up and running again soon bru, all the best" - Gavin Linnow

Dec 23, 2023 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"To many more amazing boards!" - Philipp, Amanda, Santiago & India

Dec 23, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 23, 2023 - USD $ 29.23 Fees covered
"" - Patrik Johall

Dec 23, 2023 - R 500.00
"" - Anonymous

Dec 23, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Wishing good luck and a speedy rebuild for the Armstrong family!" - Reuben Goldblum

Dec 23, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 23, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Aadam

Dec 23, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Sterkte Ian jammer oor jou verlies." - Andre van Breda

Dec 23, 2023 - USD $ 58.48 Fees covered
"Hope you get back into shaping soon Diedes Tala Sebastiaan Annaday and Laura Lou" - Diederik and Tala van Imhoff

Dec 23, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"I have an old 8’5 of Ian’s that has helped me step up to the bigger days. Going to be need that shaping bay up and running again for a new 8’0 in the new year 😎" - Scotty R

Dec 23, 2023 - R 1 000.00
"Good luck with the rebuild. Here to help. Love Alex & Reinier 💙" - Alex & Reinier

Dec 23, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Tara and James

Dec 23, 2023 - R 2 000.00
"Community is everything 🫶 Good luck and much love." - Meghan & John

Dec 23, 2023 - USD $ 29.24 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 23, 2023 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"So sorry to hear Ian. Sending you and the family blessings! Good luck with rebuilding and gathering the gear." - Arthur, Suki, Juno & Seb

Dec 23, 2023 - R 5 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Michael Gullan

Dec 23, 2023 - USD $ 58.48 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 23, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Excited for you to get your work space up and running again Ian! ♥️" - Katinka and Red

Dec 23, 2023 - USD $ 11.70 Fees covered
"God bless you" - Anonymous

Dec 23, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"All the best" - Local Bodyboarder

Dec 23, 2023 - USD $ 116.97 Fees covered
"Good luck rebuilding. Ian! I am so sorry for your loss!" - Jennifer ChettyFeinberg

Dec 23, 2023 - R 500.00
"" - Andrew

Statistics

Fundraising target

R 150 000.00

Donations to date