Milton and Michael Willis Began surfing in 1962 in Solana Beach California. Along with coach Al Southworth the Willis brothers helped start the nations first ever surfing P.E. at San Dieguito High School in 1972.

In 1998 the Willis brothers pioneered big wave surfing lessons on the North Shore of Oahu. Big wave surfers the Willis brothers have worked with along the way include Australian surfers Ross Clark-Jones, Cheyne Horan and Hawaiian surfer Clyde Aikau. In 2000 they coauthored “Become a Surfer”. Today they continue to educate and inspire others by writing, lecturing and consulting on the fascinating world of surfing.

Both Milton and Michael began building surfboards in 1968 in Solana Beach California.
Recognized internationally as world class foamsmiths the brothers contributed great surfing designs that have gone on to internationally influence big wave surfing and all water board sports including surfing, body boarding, wake boarding, and wind boarding with their Phazer bottom design. It’s said more Willis brothers big wave surfboards have been surfed at Waimea bay in Hawaii than any other surfboard. Great surfers from Mark Foo to the Irons brothers as well as thousands of surfers’ worldwide have proven the Willis bros surfboards helping them to gain international recognition as greatly respected surfboard shapers. Surfing Magazine has said Michael Willis is one of the top 5 great surfboard shapers in the world.

In 1993 the Willis brothers stared in the B.B.C. Gold medal award winning documentary titled “Walking on Water” Based on the popular book by Andy Martin “Walking on Water” featuring the Willis brothers. The Willis brothers appear in numerous books, magazines, books, videos and films.

January 25, 1998 the Willis brothers paddled into history by surfing the 1st ever code black in the state of Hawaii. On this epic day in surfing waves were estimated at over 50 feet.

Jan 28th 1998 the second ever code black in the history of Hawaii produced waves estimated up to 100 feet. For those select few who lived it and the thousands of viewers who witnessed this great surfing day it will long be remembered as the swell that opened up the door of possibilities and the benchmark swell of which all giant waves are measured. The Willis bros are credited with surfing twice on the day many of the world’s best big wave surfers chose to sit out. Surfing experts the Willis bros. Milton Willis and Michael Willis are recognized world wide for surfing the worlds largest waves, building surfboards, teaching surfing, authors, media consultants, and of foremost importance “Exemplifying the spirit of surfing”-Surfing Magazine.

What are the Willis Brothers doing now?
Currently the willis brothers are riding, writing, teaching, consulting, and lecturing on great surfing. Surfing and perpetuating the spirit of surfing continue to be a lifetime commitment -- Catch the wave!