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Butch Van Artsdalen. Charles M. Van Artsdalen (January 31, 1941 – July 18, 1979) was a surfer. He moved to La Jolla, California, from his birthplace of Norfolk, Virginia, at age 14. Van Artsdalen is best known as a pioneer of surfing 25-foot waves at such North Shore locations as Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach; and tube riding in ...
5 de nov. de 2019 · Corky Carroll: Remembering surfer Butch Van Artsdalen, the first ‘Mr. Pipeline’ – Orange County Register. Local News. Corky Carroll: Remembering surfer Butch Van Artsdalen, the first...
6 de jul. de 2018 · A prodigious athlete gifted in organized sports, Butch Van Artsdalen (January 31, 1941-July 18, 1979) was one of the most colorful characters surfing has known. His ability, however special,...
16 de abr. de 2021 · “Remembering Butch: The Butch Van Artsdalen Story” is about the surf legend who lived in La Jolla during his teens. (Courtesy) By Ashley Mackin-Solomon. April 16, 2021 10 AM PT. “Everyone has a Butch story.” So says author Douglas Cavanaugh about surfer Butch Van Artsdalen. And so says Carl Ekstrom. And Mike Hynson. And Hank Warner.
Gifted but self-destructive surfer from La Jolla, California, known as "Mr. Pipeline" for his breakthrough performances at Hawaii's most famous surf spot in the early and mid-1960s. Van Artsdalen was born (1941) in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of a career Navy man, and moved often as a child, until his family settled Pacific Beach, San Diego ...
Butch Van Artsdalen, First "Mr Pipeline" 11/8/2019. 6 Comments. Corky on the first "Mr Pipeline" By Corky Carroll. I spend way too much time on Facebook and I know it. But, in my defense, I get a ton of info there and come up with ideas that would not surface if I didn’t.
Butch Van Artsdalen, also known as “Butch the legend,” was a fearless big wave surfer and one of the pioneers of the sport in the 1960s. With his undeniable talent, relentless passion, and unmatched bravery, Van Artsdalen left an indelible mark on the surfing world.
