WA surfing legends Bob Monkman and George Simpson have surfed in the South West since mid-60s They lived and raised families in the region since the early 70s. The boys helped discover new surf breaks in the region and have surfed the WA coast and beyond.
Their daughter’s Holly Monkman and Crystal Wallace (nee Simpson) have followed in dad’s footsteps, forging successful competitive surf careers and working in the surf industry.
Here are some images of the girls with former World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater, free surfing in the South West and working at the ‘office’.
Bob Monkman – “WA surf industry legend Greg Laurenson was commentating at the 1989 Margaret River Pro event and convinced Kelly to have his photo taken with Holly.”
Holly Monkman – “It was the first time Kelly competed in WA.”
1989 Margaret River Pro event. USA competitor Kelly Slater (age 17) with Holly (age 10). Monkman family pic.
HollyMonkman – “It was cool when Kelly met my little boy Barun a good 30 years later in Bali.”
2019 Kelly Slater & Barun in Bali. Holly Monkman pic
Holly Monkman – “This surf photowas taken by Twiggy at Shallows, he would have been shooting for a Rip-Curl catalogue, I think!“
1997-98 Holly surfing Shallows at Yallingup. Kevin ‘Twiggy’ Sharland (R.I.P.) pic.2019 Surf coach Holly with son Barun (left) Quiksilver Surf Academy Bali.Holly Monkman pic.1997 Crystal (centre) with Kelly’s friend & Kelly Slater in Hawaii. George Simpson pic.2016 Crystal surfing Yallingup main break. Bruce King pic.2019 Surf coach Crystal with Yallingup Surf School at Geographe Bay. Bruce King pic.
Thanks for sharing your pics Holly & Crystal.
Images and stories of Holly & Crystal and other WA surfing women will be on display at the Women’s Exhibition WA Surf Gallery from 29 October 2019.
WA surfing legends Bob Monkman and George Simpson have surfed in the South West since mid-60s They lived and raised families in the region since the early 70s. The boys helped discover new surf breaks in the region and have surfed the WA coast and beyond.
Their daughter’s Holly Monkman and Crystal Wallace (nee Simpson) have followed in dad’s footsteps, forging successful competitive surf careers and working in the surf industry.
Holly owns Quiksilver Bali Surf Academy in Bali and Crystal runs Yallingup Surf School at Yalls.
Here are some images of the girls with former World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater, free surfing in the South West and working at the ‘office’.
Bob Monkman – “WA surf industry legend Greg Laurenson was commentating at the 1989 Margaret River Pro event and convinced Kelly to have his photo taken with Holly.”
Holly Monkman – “It was the first time Kelly competed in WA.”
Holly Monkman – “It was cool when Kelly met my little boy Barun a good 30 years later in Bali.”
Holly Monkman – “This surf photo was taken by Twiggy at Shallows, he would have been shooting for a Rip-Curl catalogue, I think!“
Thanks for sharing your pics Holly & Crystal.
Images and stories of Holly & Crystal and other WA surfing women will be on display at the Women’s Exhibition WA Surf Gallery from 29 October 2019.
The WA Surf Gallery is open every day from 10am – 5pm at Aravina Estate.
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