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1970s Trigg Point images by Ric Chan #3

As Perth’s primary surf break in summer, Trigg Point has been busy since the 70s when swell, wind, tide & sand bank conditions align.

Surfboats, wave skis, surfboards, kneeboards, coolites and surf contests have shared the waves.

Nothing much has changed! Over time some of the surf craft have become unfashionable, but TP waves still draw a crowd.

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1979 Announcement of professional surf contest with first prize of $1000 at Trigg Point.
Dave Macaulay wins Junior division 1980 King of the Point contest at Trigg Point. Daily News 19 March 1980.
L-R Rohan Tilbrook, Dave Macaulay & Peter Bengough

This is part#3 in a four-part series of 70s Trigg Point images by surf photographer Ric Chan. It includes bonus images of the 1980 $1000 King of the Point contest from other contributors.

1977 Crowd sharing Trigg Point
1971 healthy bottom turn by unidentified surfer Trigg Point.
1971 Ian Cairns surfing Trigg Point.
1975 Oceans Surf Shop Contest Trigg Point
1975 Peter Davidson & unidentified Oceans Surf Shop contest Trigg Point
1976 Russell Catto surfing Trigg Point
1978 Colin Earle surfing Trigg Point.
1970s Jan sun baking Trigg Beach

1970s Tony Hardy surfing Trigg.
1978 Craig Bettenay competing in Spring Titles at Trigg.

Bonus images 1980 King of The Point contest

1980 King of the Point judges stand at Trigg Point. Ken MacKenzie pic

Presentation Open division 1980 $1000 King of the Point contest. Ken MacKenzie pic.
L-R Ken MacKenzie 2nd in white boardies and Mike McAuliffe winner in blue Murray Smith Surfboards t-shirt.

Thanks to contributors for sharing your Trigg Point images.

Coming soon 1970s Trigg Point images by Ric Chan #4

Related content.

1970s Trigg Point images by Ric Chan #1 published 20 January 2021

1970s Trigg Point images by Ric Chan #2 published 17 March 2021

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