Surfing

A board with heft, a board with drive...
A board with heft, a board with drive…

7'4" Bob Simmons Model ("Transom tail" keel fin) 

7’4″ Bob Simmons Model (Twin keel “transom tail”).

Inspired by Richard Kenvin’s explorations in all things Simmons (see www.hydronamica.com) and by inspecting a 10-foot Simmons original at the Surfing Heritage Foundation in San Clemente, CA. I incorporated the forward belly of the original, as well as the concave between the keels, and found a machine that drives remarkably well and that holds momentum. There is definitely room to experiment with and hone this concept.