80s +

1987 Surf Super Showdown at Trigg Point

WA surfing event promoter Tim Duff coordinated the Super Showdown pro surfing contest held at Trigg Point in 1987.

The sponsored event had $8000 first prize money and attracted top local and international surfers including World Surfing Champ Tom Curren USA (World Champ 1985, 1986 & 1990).

Surf Super Showdown 1987 was based on a new teams’ contest format. Sixteen selected pro surfers were divided into Eight teams. WA’s Jock Campbell was Contest Director.

 

Screen Shot #1. Spectators on Trigg beach watching the event with the contest judges stand in the background.

 

 

Screen shot #2. Surf Teams competing in event.

 

Screen shot #3. World Champion Tom Curren USA on Trigg beach during the event.

 

Screen shot #4. Tom Curren USA surfing Trigg Point in the finals.

TVW Channel 7 Perth covered the event. Their video footage includes contest surfing, commentary by Ian Cairns & Gary Linden (USA), interviews by Shaun Murphy & others and a surfboard making demonstration.

Click on YouTube link Surf Super Showdown 1987 to view TVW Channel 7 footage of the event. Run Time: 1 hour 8 mins.

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