Spunky’s Surf Shop Surfboard Museum: Atlantis 6'8"

Spunky’s Surf Shop Surfboard Museum: Atlantis 6'8"

Welcome to the Spunky’s Surf Shop Surfboard Museum, where the waves of history meet the craftsmanship of surf culture. Each board in our collection tells a unique story of design innovation, legendary rides, and the surfers who brought them to life. Let’s dive into the details of one of the iconic boards in our lineup.

Atlantis by Mark Castlow

Era: early 1970s
Shaper: Mark Castlow
Dimensions: 6'8" x 20" x 3"
Type: Performance Mid-shape

The Story

The Atlantis surfboard was born out of passion and innovation, crafted by a young surfer determined to shape his own path in the world of waves. Mark Castlow, a Florida native with a deep love for the ocean, started experimenting with surfboard designs in the early days of his surfing career. His quest for the perfect ride led him to create a line of boards that captured the essence of performance and style.

Mark, having spent years riding waves up and down the coast, knew exactly what surfers needed in a board—durability, speed, and the ability to conquer different conditions. The boards quickly became known for their custom designs and exceptional craftsmanship, earning a reputation among surfers.

Design Features:

• Fin Setup: Single Fin

• Artwork: This board has a beautiful water scenery on the bottom of the board. At the bottom right of the piece is a signature from Picard labeled 91. 

• Unique: Something we find very unique about this board is the placement of the leash plug. It's been placed at the bottom right of the center fin. It is not on top of the board but the bottom. Looking at it it could of been added on or original to this board. 

Shaper Legacy

Mark Castlow's life has always revolved around water—whether on it, in it, or around it. A Florida native, his deep connection to the blue world around him was shaped by his upbringing in Miami and the Florida Keys, environments teeming with natural beauty and aquatic adventures.

As a teenager, Mark's passion for surfing took off as he rode waves up and down the coast, becoming completely enamored with the sport. His love for the surf led him to start his own surf shop and develop a line of surfboards called Atlantis. Surfing became a gateway to exploration, pushing him to travel across the country and beyond, discovering every kind of body of water and wave condition along the way.

Mark's work in the fiberglass industry was groundbreaking, allowing him to gain a reputation for solving complex problems related to the materials, whether for surfboards or boat repairs. His extensive knowledge and expertise in fiberglass soon led him into the boat industry, where he spent years building and selling inshore craft. This hands-on experience gave him a deep understanding of what was needed to design and market shallow water skiffs.

Mark’s accumulated knowledge of the people, sport, lifestyle, and craft of shallow water boating became the foundation for his next venture: Dragonfly Boatworks LLC. With this business, Mark draws upon his years of experience and insight into the challenges and demands of shallow water boating to offer innovative solutions that reflect his commitment to craftsmanship and quality.

Preservation

At Spunky’s, we take pride in preserving the legacy of these iconic boards. The Atlantis has been carefully restored to maintain its original beauty while showcasing the wear that tells its story. Visit the museum to see it up close and feel the stoke of surfing history.

Visit Us
Spunky’s Surf Shop's Surfboard Museum is open every day 10am - 5pm. Stop by to explore more about the evolution of surfboards and the tales they carry from wave to wave. All our vintage boards are hanging up within the shop as reminders of the generations of surfer that brought us here. 

Get Involved 
Have a vintage board, newspaper, magazine, photo or a story to share? Contact us to contribute to our growing collection of surf history. We love sharing surf stories and history of the Treasure Coast! Let’s keep the spirit of surfing alive together!