17 Dec 2019

Surfer spends 70th birthday searching for stolen longboard

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 17 December 2019
Ron Carter with his Thunderbolt Cruiser longboard

Ron Carter with his Thunderbolt Cruiser longboard Photo: Supplied

Christchurch surfing legend Ron Carter spent his 70th birthday on the hunt for his distinctive longboard, which was taken from New Brighton beach over the weekend.

He spoke to Jesse about his life surfing, and his hopes to get back his beloved board.

If you have any tip-offs on the whereabouts of Ron's board, drop us a line at afternoons@rnz.co.nz