Not only did the SCV work with a local shaper to source surfboards, but their team helped establish some innovative products related to new surf materials. During a research project with the local university, IPCV, SCV was part of the development of a cork board from 2016 to 2018 (study was published here: http://repositorio.ipvc.pt/handle/20.500.11960/1742). These cork boards are a sustainable alternative polyurethane foam boards and they infuse Portugal’s national pride as the largest supplier of cork. In addition, a handmade surfboard shaping start up, LC Surfboards, was created with the help of the Surf Clube de Viana and now at least 10% of the surfboards used in the surf club are made by LC.