Longtime Newport Beach local Gary “Shredgar” Edgar lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday.  If you grew up surfing the Newport jetties in the 80’s, then you likely saw this regular foot ripper in the lineup at one time or another.

Edgar was known for his bright colored paint jobs on his boards and fluorescent wetsuits.  He did a lot of competing in his early years and was always backed by some Orange County based surf brand.

Once his surfing career came to an end, he worked in the surf industry for several years.  In the mid to late 90’s Edgar owned and operated Clear Water Glassing in Costa Mesa and Area 51 surfboards and clothing.

If you were a friend of Gary Edgar’s come out and celebrate his life this weekend.  A paddle-out will take place at Orange Street in Newport Beach on Sunday, November 15, at 9 a.m.

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