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We’re proud of the press coverage that Grain Surfboards has received. Below is just a sampling of the national and global coverage Grain has received over the past few years.

Click through to read, view or listen to the news about Grain Surfboards.
Grain is featured in German Surf Magazine Tide

The latest issue (#15) of the German surf magazine Tide is out and it’s featuring a 12pg story on Grain. This is our biggest story to date and were really honored to get this kind of coverage all the way in Germany. If your fluent in the language, you can enjoy the pdf below.
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Surfers Journal catches up with Grain

In the newest issue of Surfers Journal (Vol 16 #6 Winter ‘07) there is a great story about two companies making a strong case for the return of the wooden surfboard. Grain Surfboards, along with Danny Hess from CA are featured in a story titled “Material Benefits.” Pick up a copy at your local bookstore.
http://www.surfersjournal.com/CI.html
Long Island’s Vox Magazine talks with Grain

Grain Surfboards has been featured in the summer issue of the lifestyle/fashion magazine Vox. The writer had the chance to come to Maine and visit the shop, while talking with the builders about their experiences. Check out the pdf here.http://www.voxmagonline.com/grain-voxsum07.pdf
Grain Featured in Men’s Journal Magazine

If you havn’t seen it yet, the current issue of Men’s Journal has a great shot of Ty Williams and the Grain shop in it. Grain was included in a style piece entitled the American Craftsmen. Be sure to pick up your copy today.

http://www.mensjournal.com/toc/0610.html
Wooden Boat Magazine Story

Grain Surfboards is featured in the July/ August 2006 issue of Wooden Boat Magazine, on newsstands now! The story gives great insight into the early days of Grain (last year), working in our basement, building boards in less then ideal conditions, and loving every minute of it. Order up a copy online at:

www.woodenboat.com
Grain Surfboards on Current TV

Andrew Chapman from AC Imagery came to visit Grain, and after spending a week with us, filming our every move, produced this movie for Current TV. Click the link below, or keep your TV tuned to Current. Read More
National Public Radio Show On Grain Surfboards

Shannon Mullen, a reporter for National Public Radio did a great piece on Grain entitled “Surfs Up” for the Boston based show “Only a Game” with Bill Littlefield. Read More
Grain Surfboards Covered By The Associated Press

The Portland Maine office of the Associated Press contacted us back in December of last year about doing a story on Grain. Of course we jumped at the opportunity. At first this was going to be a New England-based story, but with some good timing from Grubby, Clark Foam closed their doors a week before the story was going to press. Now all of the sudden our little Maine based wooden surfboard company had international interest. Click the link below to see the story that was on the cover of the Honolulu Star Bulletin.

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N’East Magazine Covers Grain Surfboards

Portland Maine based N’East Magazine was the first to invest some printed space in Grain Surfboards. The story was well written and the photos of course were amazing. It was our first big break, and we can’t thank Jim enough. If your looking for a great magazine featuring stories on everything that the Northeast has to offer the outdoor sports enthusiast, you need to subscribe to this magazine. http://www.neastmagazine.com