Interview With Sid “The Package” Abruzzi

March 25th, 2008 Posted in Interviews

Introducing Sid Abruzzi, aka The Package. The founder of legendary shop Water Brothers in Newport Rhode Island, Sid is the definition of hard core. Still skating, still surfing, still punk rock. His surf report messages are legendary and have been going strong for decades, for a good time call 401 848-WAVE.

RF: Where did you grow up?
Sid: NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND

RF: When did you start skating, surfing?
Sid: SKATING 45 YRS AGO. SURFING 42 YRS AGO

RF: What was your first set-up?
Sid: NO SHIT GUYS! A PIECE OF WOOD WITH A SET UP FROM METAL ROLLER SKATES. SURF- A 5 FOOT KEEL FIN BOARD THEN ONTO A 9″6 POPOUT; REGRESSION AT AN EARLY AGE

RF: What was the scene like back then?
Sid: SURFING LIFEGUARDS

RF: When did you start working in the business?
Sid: 1969

RF: What was the first video you were ever in?
Sid: THE RACHEL RAY SHOW , 40 DOLLARS A DAY

RF: Which sponsors have you had throughout your career?
Sid: MY FRIENDS

RF: How long did you run Waterbrothers for?
Sid: ALMOST 40 AND BROKE AS FUCK

RF: What are you up to now?
Sid: ALL OF THE ABOVE

RF: Where in the world has skating/surfing taken you?
Sid: TO HELL + BACK

RF: Most memorable memories?
Sid: PEOPLE TELL ME THAT

RF: What else do you do for fun?
Sid: SING, SET A SURF REPORT, SKATE, SURF AND LOOK AT OLD PICTURES OF MYSELF

RF: Describe a typical Sid day
Sid: I JUST DID

RF: What is next for 2008?
Sid: BEING BOUGHT BY TIMBERLAND

RF: Shout outs?
Sid: YOU