The Big Surf

How sustainable is surfing?: Why did Grubby Clark close his factory?

Surf World Shocker! Clark Foam Shuts Down

Board Building Community Stunned by the Sudden Shut Down of Clark Foam, the World’s Leading Supplier of Surfboards

The Clark Foam factory in California produced foam for 90% of the world’s surfboards, but it closed down in 2005. There were many rumours for the reasons for the shut down, but none were confirmed. Your role is to find out the reasons why and create your own surfing magazine article.

In pairs or in groups work out the reasons for the sudden closure of the California factory. Discuss your responses before writing your own surfing magazine article about the reasons for its closure!

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