Since 1954, California-based brand Katin has been a pioneer in the surf and lifestyle industry. Known for quality, durability, and style, the brand embodies authentic surf culture and lifestyle.
Katin is a renowned California-based surf and lifestyle brand that has been a pioneer in the industry since its inception in 1954. With a rich history and strong dedication to quality, durability, and style, Katin has become synonymous with the authentic surf culture and lifestyle.
The brand was founded by Nancy and Walter Katin, who initially started a small boat cover business called Kanvas by Katin in Surfside, California. The Katins’ passion for sailing and the ocean soon led them to create the first pair of custom-made canvas board shorts for a local surfer, Corky Carroll. These durable and stylish surf trunks quickly gained popularity among the surfing community, and the rest is history.
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Throughout the years, Katin has remained committed to the same values that the Katins held dear: quality, durability, and good looks. The brand’s surf trunks and apparel are designed with the utmost attention to detail, using premium materials and expert craftsmanship to ensure they can withstand the rigors of the ocean and the active lifestyle of surfers.
In addition to its commitment to quality, Katin has also played an essential role in the development of the surf industry and community. The brand has sponsored numerous surf events and organizations, including the “Katin Underdog Contest” for competitors who had never won a surf contest. Katin has also been a strong supporter of the local surf scene, helping to establish and maintain the unique culture and lifestyle that is synonymous with California surfing.
Today, Katin continues to be a leading surf and lifestyle brand, offering a wide range of apparel and accessories that embody the spirit of the ocean and the laid-back, adventurous lifestyle of surfers. With a rich history and a bright future ahead, Katin remains a beloved and respected brand among surfers and ocean enthusiasts around the world.
Skyblue Featured Video: Katin’s Under The Sun with Victor Bernardo
Growing up in Brazilian beach town Guarujá, a one hour drive from the bustling streets of São Paulo, a young Victor Bernardo spent his days surfing and his nights at school. In 2021, after traveling the globe for a decade competing on the surfing world qualifying series, Victor relocated to California, where he lives with his wife and two cats. While his days of competition and a quiver full of white surfboards are no longer, Victor remains as passionate and interested in surfing as when he first jumped on a surfboard at four years old.
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