Finisterre

EARLY MORING MEETING

Before work with tales of a solitary surf, riding a 7ft gun at an unknown point till dark, we set off with Skelly to see if the swell was still around.

TAKING STOCK

Switching up the working environment, reflecting on the past year and stoking the fire that started it all; we grabbed some new product to test and headed up to the north of Scotland.

BOWMONT - THE SPINNERS

Knowledge, expertise and the passion to put in a bit of research and delvelopment to get a fledgling flock from fleece to yarn - we spent time in the UK heartland of wool production, with the best in the game.

BOWMONT - THE DELIVERY

With a package as special as this one and to further understand the steps involved in our UK sheep to shelf supply chain, we hired a van and delivered our Bowmont wool to the spinners.

BUILDING BLOCKS

Since his call up to run the surf school, Harris Rothschild has been managing this breeding ground of local talent. A deckchaired area welcomes the local crew on their return home, whilst live streams keep up with their surf exploits abroad. This is where fires are stoked and skills are honed; the young inspired and the old encouraged.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

The first museum dedicated to British surfing is opening its doors on April 6th. It has taken 15 years of research, collecting and fundraising; but for Peter Robinson, an ex ITV News reporter, it is the realisation of a dream. Here is a sneak preview of some of the history the museum is breathing new life into...

THE MAN WHO WASTES NOT

A professional in waste management, from providing a taxi for the local tip bound rubbish to providing snapped boards for reshaping Richard McGonigal toasts to close friends, family and a goal of self sufficiency.

MADE IN PORTUGAL

Under Construction: Debs and TP visit our factories to sign off the spring range.

CARPENTRY AND MEETINGS

A day with Mr Bowthorpe as he works with wood, talks to representatives in Tokyo, picks up his bike in a box from Qoroz and meets with custom cycle jersey makers Milltag.

THE DEVON COUNTY SHOW

The Bowmont's debut at the Devon County Show marks a significant moment in the quest to re-establish Bowmont sheep, and in doing so re-inventing the British fine fibre market.

BRASS MONKEYS

2011's Cold Water Championships. One width, close to freezing water and the founder of a cold water surf brand.

WELL SUITED

The Bowmont's take a trip to Savile Row for Campaign for Wool's "Wool Week"

MADE IN THE UK #1

Manchester in the area, a look into product in the making in the northern town that made its name on textile production.

AROUND THE WORLD

Mr James Bowthorpe arrives home after his record breaking 18,000 mile around the world cycle ride.