Whether you attended school at the University of North Carolina Wilmington or know someone that does, I am sure you can attest to the fact that part of the draw to the school is it's surf swells. Coincidence or not it is also interesing that many past and present Whalebone Surf Shop employees have chosen UNCW as their educational institution. At Whalebone Urban Surf alone there are four employees who attended college there! It is funny how a common interest or passion can bring people together. Pete, the manager of the Nags Head location, also went to school there. Some of the employees surf, others do not, but regardless of that they all love the ocean and that love has seemingly lead them all to the same place.
In the Surfer article, UNCW is referred to as the ideal school for those surfers who "just can't leave the east coast". The UNCW Surf Team, who placed 4th overall at this year's NSSA Championships is also mentioned.. They continue to touch on UNCW's proximity to other local surf breaks, including Cape Hatteras! Amongst the other nine schools showcased are University of California Santa Barbara, University of California San Diego and New York University.
Since our November opening, there has been a significant influx of UNCW Students and Alumni that have ventured into Whalebone Urban Surf and that is something we are really excited about. However at the end of the day, no matter where you went to school, if you love surf culture then that is all we need to know.
To read the full article: http://www.surfermag.com/features/top-10-surf-colleges/
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