Key figures in the development of INTER-ISLAND SURF SHOP were:

Mickey Lake--owner, manager, and shaper Joe Kuala (aka: Joe Kitchens)--first employee, and glasser Sparky--shaper (who developed concave nose and tail designs and the first solid fiberglass surfboard fins, the first modern speed fin, the textured deck, and light glassing. He also named the surf spot known as "Big Rights") John Kelly, Jr.--shaper (who developed the "Hydro" surfboard and the environmental group "Save Our Surf") Many young Honolulu locals worked or surfed for INTER-ISLAND SURF SHOP. To name just a few: Conrad Canha, Rodney Gerard, Herbert Chun, John R. K. Clark, Frances Aiona, David Nuuhiwa, Eric Parker, Jack Eberly, Manong, Harry Sonoda, Roland Sonoda, Fred Hemmings, Barry Kanaiaupuni, Kenny Tilton, Boots Mathews, Ken Johnson, Ben Aipa, Jack Shipley, Chris Green. Jim Philips and more... Inter-Island Surf Shop Has been in continuous operation since the beginning. Sparky is still using the Skill 100 planer he bought from Mickey in 1961. Barry Morrison is owner and manager.