Surfing Down South posted a story on the Trainer family 9 January 2015. This version has been reformatted and contains additional images……enjoy 😊
The Trainer family Scarboroughrevisited
The Trainer family of Scarborough made a significant contribution to the development of surfing in WA in the 60s & 70s.
Brothers Ken & Brian Trainer were members of the Scarborough Board Club and their father, the late Percy Trainer was the inaugural President of West Australian Surfriders Assoc (WASRA) from 1962-64.
Eldest son Ken also held the position of WASRA President in 1976.
Both Percy and Ken have been awarded life membership of Surfing WA for services to surfing. Refer Surfing WA Celebrating 50 Years book for more details.
The Trainer family made their first trip to the South West in 1958 (Brian was aged 10). They stayed at Yallingup in Surf Side Store accommodation built by the Hammond family. The brothers spent a lot of their youth chasing waves in the South West. South Point at Cowaramup Bay was Ken’s favourite surf spot.
The late Percy Trainer (WASRA President 1962-64)
1966 Brian & Percy Trainer at family home Scarborough, Brian Trainer pic1982 Percy Trainer awarded Life Membership of WASRA.2005 The Len Dibben Award presented to Percy Trainer at WA Surfer Awards ceremony.
Percy’s Awards are on display at the WA Surf Gallery Aravina Estate Yallingup.
Ken Trainer (WASRA President 1976)
1978 Ken contest official at Aust Surfing Titles held at South Point. Ric Chan pic1978 WASRA Awards Night L-R Ken Trainer, kneeboarder Blair Meiklejohn & official John Shanahan. Ric Chan pic1978 WASRA Awards Night L-R Peter Dyson, Ken Trainer, Mike McAuliffe & John Shanahan. Ric Chan pic
Brian Trainer
1969 Brian with new his Midget Farrelly stringer-less surfboard at South Point. Brian Trainer pic1969 Brian surfing at Geraldton. Brian Trainer pic1970 Yalls State Titles L-R Neil Sadlier, Brian & Gavin McCaughey. Ric Chan pic
Bonus pics
1969 Empty line-up South Point Cowaramup Bay. Brian Trainer pic1969 Huzza Wooie surf break Cowaramup Bay. Brian Trainer pic2011 Former Scarborough Board Club members Gavin McCaughey & Brian Trainer in Dunsborough. Jim King pic.
Thanks Brian Trainer, for sharing your family photos.
Ken is a semi-retired Industrial Lawyer & lives in Carine.
Foreword
Surfing Down South posted a story on the Trainer family 9 January 2015. This version has been reformatted and contains additional images……enjoy 😊
The Trainer family Scarborough revisited
The Trainer family of Scarborough made a significant contribution to the development of surfing in WA in the 60s & 70s.
Brothers Ken & Brian Trainer were members of the Scarborough Board Club and their father, the late Percy Trainer was the inaugural President of West Australian Surfriders Assoc (WASRA) from 1962-64.
Eldest son Ken also held the position of WASRA President in 1976.
Both Percy and Ken have been awarded life membership of Surfing WA for services to surfing. Refer Surfing WA Celebrating 50 Years book for more details.
The Trainer family made their first trip to the South West in 1958 (Brian was aged 10). They stayed at Yallingup in Surf Side Store accommodation built by the Hammond family. The brothers spent a lot of their youth chasing waves in the South West. South Point at Cowaramup Bay was Ken’s favourite surf spot.
The late Percy Trainer (WASRA President 1962-64)
Percy’s Awards are on display at the WA Surf Gallery Aravina Estate Yallingup.
Ken Trainer (WASRA President 1976)
Brian Trainer
Bonus pics
Thanks Brian Trainer, for sharing your family photos.
Ken is a semi-retired Industrial Lawyer & lives in Carine.
Brian is a retired Doctor & lives in Dunsborough.
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