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Waterman’s Celebrates Honorees and Environmental Groups

Aug 24, 2022

Michael Tomson, Italo Ferreira, Anne Earhart, and Beto Bedolfe honored, while live auction sets record bid.

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Billabong Women's Global GM Katie Singer, Billabong Women's Creative Director Allison Roberts, Roxy Americas GM Cathey Curtis, Boardriders Chief Digital Officer Stacy Reece and Billabong VP of North America Sales Jason Shelton - Photo by SES

Photos from Waterman’s 2022

Aug 15, 2022

Industry leaders turned out for SIMA’s annual Waterman’s event at The Ranch in Laguna Beach Saturday night.

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This year marks the 33rd year of the Waterman's Ball. Courtesy of SIMA

Waterman’s Returns for Annual Event Raising Funds to Protect Oceans and Surf Breaks

May 23, 2022

The gala on Aug. 13 will honor Michael Tomson, Italo Ferreira, Anne Earhart, and Beto Bedolfe.

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Gotcha's first fall drop Courtesy of Gotcha

Gotcha Launches Fall 2021 Collection

Aug 12, 2021

The brand releases a collaborative look book by artist, Julian Klincewicz.

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Gotcha sun flap hat Courtesy of Gotcha

Brain Dead x Gotcha Release Co-Branded Collection and Digital Short

Apr 20, 2021

This is their first surf inspired collection.

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Photos courtesy of Joel Cooper

Michael Tomson, Joel Cooper and Making Partnerships Work

Jan 19, 2021

We asked Joel about his relationship with Michael, including how the partnership started, what the big growth years of Gotcha | Read more…

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Clockwise from top left: Boardriders CEO Dave Tanner; Michael and Shaun Tomson; empty shelves at Eastern Skateboard Supply this summer due to skyrocketing demand for skateboards; the Hurley family and John John Florence launch a new brand.

Top Viewed Stories of 2020

Dec 23, 2020

The pandemic and its impacts dominated the headlines this year.

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Clockwise from top left: Nick Bower, Mark Price, Mike Ginsberg, Michael Tomson and Shaheen Sadeghi; Michael Tomson; Cousins Michael and Shaun Tomson; Gotcha's Rhythm Division; Michael and Paul Naude with Miss South Africa.

The Genius That Was Michael Tomson

Oct 12, 2020

Shaheen Sadeghi, Mark Price, Paul Naude, Shaun Tomson and Charlie Setzler share stories about Michael Tomson.

Michael Tomson in his home on the North Shore.
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Bob McKnight and SIMA Pay Tribute to Michael Tomson

Oct 9, 2020

Bob McKnight remembers his friend and former business competitor. The two founded SIMA together.

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Michael Tomson - SES file photo

Gotcha Founder Michael Tomson Passes Away

Oct 8, 2020

Michael Tomson, the co-founder of Gotcha and former professional surfer who was one of most creative marketers and designers in | Read more…