Origin of skateboarding in WA by John Harbison & Charlie Roper
Skateboarding was probably born sometime in the late 1940s, or early 1950s, when surfers in California wanted something to do when the waves…
1960-70s Surfing Coolites at City Beach by Craig Blume
Craig Blume – Caveat before I start – I apologise now for missing out a lot of guys and events that occurred during…
1960s City Beach memorabilia
Students Peter Docherty and Viv Kitson started the City Beach Surf Riders Club (CBSR) in 1962. The Club is still running today. Photo:…
1950s Balsa Surfboards
Balsa surfboards were introduced to WA in the late 50s to replace the heavy plywood toothpicks surfboards. The boards were light weight but…
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