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Bentley Crafts a Bespoke Surfboard With Marnie Rays and Otter Surfboards
Bentley has unveiled a bespoke surfboard crafted in collaboration with Marnie Rays and Otter Surfboards. Designed to celebrate craftsmanship and adventure, the board features Koa veneer selected from Bentley’s famed woodshop in Crewe — the same workshop that supplies interiors for its luxury grand tourers.The project merges Bentley’s tradition of fine woodwork with Otter Surfboards’ hand-shaping expertise and Marnie Rays’ spirit of relaxed luxury. The Koa wood, sourced from Hawaii, pays tribute to traditional surfboard building while reflecting Bentley’s century-long commitment to using ethically sourced materials.A short film accompanying the launch traces the journey from Bentley’s headquarters to shaping the board in Cornwall, culminating with it riding the Cornish waves. The surfboard is etched with the logos of all three collaborators and will debut at Marnie Rays’ VIP surf retreat in Cornwall.Following its reveal, the surfboard will be auctioned to raise funds for Surfability UK, a charity dedicated to making surfing accessible for individuals with disabilities, injuries, or learning differences. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bentley Motors (@bentleymotors)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Bentley has unveiled a bespoke surfboard crafted in collaboration with Marnie Rays and Otter Surfboards. Designed to celebrate craftsmanship and adventure, the board features Koa veneer selected from Bentley’s famed woodshop in Crewe — the same workshop that supplies interiors for its luxury grand tourers.
The project merges Bentley’s tradition of fine woodwork with Otter Surfboards’ hand-shaping expertise and Marnie Rays’ spirit of relaxed luxury. The Koa wood, sourced from Hawaii, pays tribute to traditional surfboard building while reflecting Bentley’s century-long commitment to using ethically sourced materials.
A short film accompanying the launch traces the journey from Bentley’s headquarters to shaping the board in Cornwall, culminating with it riding the Cornish waves. The surfboard is etched with the logos of all three collaborators and will debut at Marnie Rays’ VIP surf retreat in Cornwall.
Following its reveal, the surfboard will be auctioned to raise funds for Surfability UK, a charity dedicated to making surfing accessible for individuals with disabilities, injuries, or learning differences.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
