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 World Surfing Championships held at the newly opened Ocean Beach Pier in 1966.
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. Standing at the center of it all, the Ocean Beach Pier remains an enduring symbol of a legacy that continues to shape the sport today.
THE ARTIST
The celebrated artist behind Hot Curl and the iconic 1966 Championships poster, Mike 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, making this more than a work of art—it’s a meaningful contribution to the community that inspired it. Get yours today and be part of renewing an icon of San Diego surf history.