Turner with master
surfboard shaper
Al Merrick (right)
and Al’s son, Britt,
at Surf Expo in
January 2016.
Roy Turner’s shop became a hangout for the
growing Wrightsville Beach surfing community.
It was a place for surfers to buy merchandise and
swap stories.
In 2000, locals had a chance to mingle with some of the top pros, including
Kelly Slater (center, second row).
COURTESY OF ROY TURNER
COURTESY OF ROY TURNER COURTESY OF ROY TURNER
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