2018 80s +

Evan Hammond (06 November 1972 – 23 June 2018)

Long term Yallingup resident/surfer Evan Hammond passed away 23 June 2018.

Evan (age 45) is the son of the late Garth Hammond and Patricia Hammond (formerly Yallingup, now Floreat).

Condolences to the family and friends.

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Evan surfed in the Southwest with his older brother Dene. Earlier this year Evan provided material to Surfing Down South for a planned surfing article on the Hammond Brothers.

 

This is Evan’s contribution.

 

The following photo was taken just prior to a 1980s State Surfing round held at Shallows beach Yallingup. 

Jake Patterson won the event. Martin Chandler second. I was a distant last if I recall!

Kevin ‘Twiggy’ Sharland shot the photo, processed it, framed it, paid for it and handed it to me as a present. 

I am honoured to call him my friend. 

Rest in peace KS. 

 

Photo: 1980s Evan Hammond surfing Rabbit Hill at Yallingup.  Kevin ‘Twiggy’ Sharland photo.

Evan Hammond surfing Rabbit Hill - Kevin Twiggy Sharland pic

In 2017 Evan helped Surfing Down South produce an article on his family’s history in the Yallingup region. Click on this link to view Hammond family farm (Yallingup Hill) early history 

Rest in Peace Evan

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