I just have to say it–the K-Coast Surf Shop in Cape Charles is hot, we love this store. For over 30 years Mark Pugh and Chris Shanahan brought true surfer culture to the East Coast with their K-Coast Surf Shop in Ocean City. Cape Charles is so lucky to have them down here on this end of the Shore. The first shop was named Kookaburra Coast, named after the Australian Kingfisher bird. Now you know what the “K” stands for!
The Cape Charles store is really beautiful and has everything for those that love and live the surfer aesthetic.
A huge part of the great feel comes from the store manager, one of our very own local surfers, Spencer Travis. You could not pick a better person to run this shop. If you know Spencer, you know that nobody loves the water, beach, and Cape Charles more than he does, and he brings all of that summer feeling to K-Coast. He’s also one that knows you can indeed surf the Bay if conditions are right.
Critics may say, “There are no waves in Cape Charles”, which is generally true, except during a big storm. However, K-Coast knows that waves are a lot closer than you think and that surfers will go where they have to, and Cape Charles is one of the best points of origin whether you’re chasing waves north, south, or east. Surfing and skating are really about the culture, the aesthetic, and a belief, which is why this place is our town’s best little hangout.
Walk into K-Coast and you’ll see what I mean! You’ll fall in love with it too!
K-Coast Surf Shop in Cape Charles
211 Mason Ave
Cape Charles, VA 23310
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I work at Cape Charles K-Coast and this made me tear up. Spencer is an amazing boss and guy to be around. Thank you!
Met Mark last week formally, very nice guy! The shop is indeed nicely done and a great addition to Cape Charles. Welcome aboard K-Coast!
There is no surf on the Chesapeake bay…
Note: True, except in a hurricane or some conditions set by a Noreaster. I have surfed the Bay…normal conditions, only 45 to VB, by boat to the islands, or just an hour or so to Assateague…CC is not a bad location for a shop like this. Chill, Bro.
Surf shops were there is no surf sell gear to people who want to appear to be a surfer. Much like modern Harley riders with ‘new’ gear to make them look like a real Harley rider. They buy leather, patches and stickers for their helmets…trying desperately to play the part. Take Lands End…they sell nautical inspired clothes for people who dont spent time around the water. Their clothes would not stand up to the seaside. You have folks that come home from work and put on ‘work out’ clothes to ride a bike or go for a walk. Silly people.
The Sheep have been programmed well.
I first saw this activity while I was stationed in south jersey when I was 17, but I have seen this activity in MD, DE, NC, SC, GA, and TX. The activity is wanna-be surfers floating on surfboards in water as slick as glass waiting for waves that will never come. I remember asking a BM3 in Jersey just what in the hell are they waiting for. He claimed they can’t help it.
Surf ave, Beach Haven Crest.
Bergen ave, Harvey Cedars.
Stuart, we have swell in NJ. Maybe not Ca or Hi sized, but we surf.
I surfed Great Egg inlet for 3 years in a 44′ MLB. Ran seach patterns until we were put in crew fatigue, offshore at night, in a winter snow storm. I have not forgotten Jersey.
Lame..& Shame on you to not publish my comment
Note: The comment was lame.
The last time I checked this is Wayne’s World. We are just visiting. Is that how you treat your Host?
I visited K-Coast recently. It’s a wonderful store with an excellent selection of clothing, footwear, jewelry, and a wide array of other items. Spencer is a the perfect choice for manager and will no doubt make it a success with his winning personality and knowledge of surfing and Cape Charles. What a fantastic addition to the town!
Can’t wait to visit the next time I am home! I have no doubt that Spencer will make that store a success! Best of luck K-Coast!!
I bet Ellen and Ginny have spent a lot of time on surf boards….
Bought a 10’2″ Dewey Weber board at Western Auto on Virginia Beach back in 1966, $225°°. “Surfed” Va. Beach, Nags Head NC, Daytona Fl, Oceanside Ca, Baha Mexico, China Beach, Danang RVN and Bondi Beach Australia. Waves were groovy some places and a bummer in others on random days. I am was not an expert and probably not nearly as good as I thought I was, but Dang, I do miss those days. Every one. I was right pleased to walk into a Surf shop in Cape Charles last week.
To Hell with naysayers…
By the way, I suggest that Ms. @%*@^!* could benefit from a nice large warm glass of Prunejuice.
Relax