Veteran longboard champion Tony Harrison started surfboard riding at Cottesloe, Dutch Inn and Cable Station in 1962-63.
From late 1967 to 1974 Tony worked at Hawke Surfboards in Osborne Park glassing, sanding and finishing board with Doug Lachlison and shaper Murray Smith.
1972 Tony Harrison 1st place Hawke Surf Team contest Scarborough. Tony Harrison pic
In 1975 Tony left Hawke Bros, bought his first house at Two Rocks and went cray fishing.
From 1979-80 he sold munchies from a van at The Spot surf break near Yanchep.
1979-80 Tony’s Spot on Munchies food van at The Spot Yanchep.Tony Harrison pic1980 Tony’s Spot on Munchies van at The Spot. This advt appeared in West Coast Surfer Mag.
Tony (age 72) is retired and lives in Albany. He competes in the Over 70s division of Longboard contests.
2020 Yal Mal contest Over 70s competitors. Mick Marlin pic. L-R. Graham Walmsley (Mandurah}, Mick Marlin (Dunsborough) & Tony Harrison (Albany).
Veteran longboard champion Tony Harrison started surfboard riding at Cottesloe, Dutch Inn and Cable Station in 1962-63.
From late 1967 to 1974 Tony worked at Hawke Surfboards in Osborne Park glassing, sanding and finishing board with Doug Lachlison and shaper Murray Smith.
In 1975 Tony left Hawke Bros, bought his first house at Two Rocks and went cray fishing.
From 1979-80 he sold munchies from a van at The Spot surf break near Yanchep.
Tony (age 72) is retired and lives in Albany. He competes in the Over 70s division of Longboard contests.
L-R. Graham Walmsley (Mandurah}, Mick Marlin (Dunsborough) & Tony Harrison (Albany).
Thanks for sharing your pics Tony.
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Hawke Surfboards – The early days by Tony Harrison published 6 January 2021
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