USSA 61 Velcro Patch Surfer Long Sleeve T-Shirt featured the annual Floral Parade

featured the annual Floral Parade which is still held today in celebration of Kamehameha Day

After a prosperous three decades of existence

Dale Velzy opened what is deemed the first surf shop in Manhattan Beach

an item that propelled the Dragster name to stardom

USSA 61 Velcro Patch Surfer Long Sleeve T-Shirt featured the annual Floral ParadeThe United States Surfing Association was formed in 1961 to improve the sport's image as well as to govern surf competitions throughout the United States. USSA members, such as Corky Carroll, Mike Doyle, David Nuuhiwa and Joyce Hoffman, competed in world class surf contests all across the globe. Issued jerseys displaying their call numbers, they were judged on a point system through various heats, with the top point getter taking home the championship