By Abbey Cannan
World-renowned surf brand Classic Malibu is set to close their Noosa retail store after 35 years of booming business.
When Peter and Janet White launched the Classic Malibu label, they were the only longboard manufacturers in the Noosa region.
Now, three and a half decades on, the name of Classic Malibu is recognised around the world as a purveyor of expertly crafted traditional and progressive longboards.
The couple have decided to swap the retail store for more time in the surf themselves, but don’t worry, Peter’s custom surfboard builds will still be open for business.
“Without being tied to a retail store will enable us to travel and take more time away without having to worry about what’s happening with the store,“ Janet said.
“In this next chapter, we’ll be focusing on a few more holidays, surfing, and running the Classic Malibu business. We’ll be taking care of our existing customers, exports and wholesales.“
With some fifty years of shaping experience under his sanding belt, founder and head shaper Peter White brings every year of that knowledge and talent into each and every board he creates, demanding the same attention to detail and high level of perfection of his staff.
Their retail store was the front line to the customers with boards fresh from the factory, gleam on the racks, and everything from 5’5″ shortboards to heavy, traditional, ten-foot island guns gracing the walls.
Over their 35 years of business, Janet said they are most proud of sticking to their policy and never sacrificing on quality or service over the years.
“We have always looked after our customers, through even the worst times, as when we lost everything in the fire back in 2015,“ she said.
Now in its 33rd year, Classic Malibu has been proudly sponsoring the world-renowned Noosa Festival of Surfing since inception.
For more information visit classicmalibu.com
