OCEAN BEACH, SAN DIEGO · 1966
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the 1966 World Surfing Championships
Ocean Beach local and surfing icon Mike Dormer created the official poster artwork for the 1966 World Surfing Championships held at the newly opened Ocean Beach Pier in San Diego.
More Than a Poster—A Piece of Surfing History
Connect with a piece of Ocean Beach surfing history and help renew one of San Diego's landmarks. Every poster purchased supports the Ocean Beach Pier Renewal Project.
24" x 36" Poster
$45.00
THE PIER STORY
Autumn 1966 marked a watershed moment in surfing history as the world’s best surfers gathered in Ocean Beach, San Diego, for an event that would help define the future of the sport. The Ocean Beach Pier remains an enduring symbol of a legacy that continues to shape surfing 60 years later.
THE ARTIST
The celebrated artist behind Hot Curl and the iconic 1966 Championships poster, Michael Dormer helped shape the visual language of surfing for generations. His work did more than embody surf culture, it shaped its mythology.
Own a piece of history.
Every poster purchased helps support the San Diego Ocean Beach Pier Renewal Project. This is more than a work of art, it’s a meaningful collectors item and a contribution to the community that inspired it. Get yours today and be part of renewing an icon of San Diego surf history.