Chew, Rich
Disciplined and clean-cut regularfooter from Seal Beach, California; the United States Surfing Association's (USSA) overall ratings champion for 1964 season. Chew was raised in Seal Beach, the son of a beautician and a beer deliveryman, and started riding waves at a young age, first on a bellyboard, then a surf mat. In 1957, at age 13, Chew got his first board and was mentored by local surf heroe...
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Rich Chew, 1963. Photo: Ron ChurchSubscribe to view
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Rich Chew, Pupekea, 1965. Photo: Rich HarbourSubscribe to view
Rich Chew, 1965 US Championships, HuntingtonSubscribe to view
Rich Chew, left, Baja, 1966. Photo: Rich HarbourSubscribe to view
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Rich Chew
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Rich Chew, 1963. Photo: Ron Church
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Rich Chew Banana Model model by Harbour Surfboards
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Rich Chew, Pupekea, 1965. Photo: Rich Harbour
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Rich Chew, 1965 US Championships, Huntington
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Rich Chew, left, Baja, 1966. Photo: Rich Harbour