hollow plywood surfboard – Surfing Down South

David “Davo”/”GlobeHead” Williams

WA surfing legend Dave Williams passed away 18 May 2015 after an illness. His funeral service and ‘celebration of life’ wake took place…

In the mid 1950s WA surfboard riders surfed primarily in the metropolitan area. Most surfers were affiliated with Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSC).…

1956 John ‘Budgie’ Budges’ Morris Minor loaded with plywood Toothpick & Malibu surfboards. The Morrie is parked in the dirt car park near…

1958 Bob Keenan of Subiaco tuning up on pogo stick while shaping a homemade surfboard from a balsa blank purchased from Boans Department…

2012 photo of SW surfing pioneer James ‘Lik’ McKenzie in Dunsborough with a 1958 marine ply hollow surfboard. Photo courtesy of James McKenzie.…