WA surf contest promoter Tim Duff ran the 1984Philishave Tracer Pro surf contest held at Trigg Point Nov 7-11, 1984. The pro event was ‘C’ Rated by ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) now titled WSL (World Surf League).
The contest was won by Cheyne Horan AUS.
It featured pro surfers on the ASP circuit including: –
Barton Lynch Aus
Cheyne Horan Aus
Derek Hynd Aus
Gary ‘Kong’ Elkerton Aus
Gary Green Aus
Greg Day Aus
Kingsley Looker Aus
Mike Burness South Africa
Mitch Thorson WA
Wayne Jaggard WA
Spectators were treated to the spectacle of top class surfing in fun waves at their local surf break.
The contest received a lot of media coverage on local TV and was a big event on WA’s surfing calendar.
Scarborough surfer, artist, photographer Peter Matulich (1959-2018) was a spectator at the contest and captured these photos of the pro surfers performing at Trigg Point.
The following year surf contest promoter Tim Duff ran the 96FM Philishave Tracer Wind and Wave Pro-Am ‘85 surf contest at Trigg Point. This event was ‘A’ Rated by ASP Int’l and was won by 1985/86 World Champion Tom Curren (USA). Click here to view SDS blog published 23 Dec 2017
A big thank you to Peter (RIP) for sharing his surf images.
WA surf contest promoter Tim Duff ran the 1984 Philishave Tracer Pro surf contest held at Trigg Point Nov 7-11, 1984. The pro event was ‘C’ Rated by ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) now titled WSL (World Surf League).
The contest was won by Cheyne Horan AUS.
It featured pro surfers on the ASP circuit including: –
Spectators were treated to the spectacle of top class surfing in fun waves at their local surf break.
The contest received a lot of media coverage on local TV and was a big event on WA’s surfing calendar.
Scarborough surfer, artist, photographer Peter Matulich (1959-2018) was a spectator at the contest and captured these photos of the pro surfers performing at Trigg Point.
Image #1. Barton Lynch Manly NSW
Image #2. Cheyne Horan Bondi Beach NSW (Contest winner).
Image #3. Derek Hynd Newport NSW
Image #4. Gary ‘Kong’ Elkerton Ballina NSW
Image #5. Gary Green Cronulla NSW
Image #6. Greg Day Coogee Beach NSW
Image #7. Kingsley Looker Queenscliff NSW
Image #8. Mike Burness Durban South Africa
Image #9. Mitch Thorson Rottnest Island WA
Image #10. Wayne Jaggard WA
The following year surf contest promoter Tim Duff ran the 96FM Philishave Tracer Wind and Wave Pro-Am ‘85 surf contest at Trigg Point. This event was ‘A’ Rated by ASP Int’l and was won by 1985/86 World Champion Tom Curren (USA). Click here to view SDS blog published 23 Dec 2017
A big thank you to Peter (RIP) for sharing his surf images.
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