About Circle One
Shaping British Surf Culture Since 1969
Circle One was born on the beaches of Devon in 1969, when founder and shaper Jeff Townsley turned his passion for surfing into one of the UK’s original surf brands. More than 50 years later, we’re still here—creating boards, wetsuits and watersports gear that lasts, performs, and inspires adventure.
We’ve built our reputation on three core values that remain at the heart of everything we do: authentic, trustworthy, and inspiring.
Authentic
Our roots run deep. From shaping our first surfboards in a small Exeter workshop to pioneering epoxy technology in the 1990s, we’ve always stayed true to the craft. Every product we design—whether surfboard, wetsuit, bodyboard or skimboard—is built on decades of knowledge and experience.
Trustworthy
Quality and durability come first. Circle One products are built to last, delivering season after season of performance in real British and European conditions. With our heritage, expert customer service, and no-quibble guarantees, you can have complete confidence in the gear you ride.
Inspiring
We believe the water should be for everyone. Whether it’s your very first wave, a family SUP session, or chasing a classic Atlantic swell, Circle One creates products to support every stage of your journey. Our mission is simple: to help more people discover the joy of life on the water.
One Brand. Every Wave.
Today, Circle One is one of the few independent brands offering a complete range—surfboards, wetsuits, bodyboards, skimboards, SUPs and accessories—all designed with the same commitment to performance and function as Jeff’s original surfboard shapes.
We’re proud of our heritage, but we’re always looking forward. Circle One continues to innovate, inspire, and equip the next generation of surfers, boardriders and adventurers.
