The Australian Titles were held in WA for the first time in 1969. Contest rounds were held at Scarborough, Margaret River & Yallingup.
Scarborough surfer Gavin McCaughey was at Marg’s and captured these snaps of East Coast surf stars Nat Young NSW, Peter Drouyn QLD and Wayne Lynch VIC.
Nat Young NSW won the Mens title from Peter Drouyn QLD and Richard Harvey NSW.
1969 Nat Young NSW leaving the surf with broken surfboard at Oz Titles Margaret River. Photo Gavin McCaughey.1969 Peter Drouyn QLD wrapped in towel chatting with surfing priest at Oz Titles Margaret River. Photo Gavin McCaughey.
Wayne Lynch VIC won the Junior Mens title from David Treloar NSW and Butch Cooney NSW.
1969 Wayne Lynch VIC at Oz Titles Margaret River. Photo Gavin McCaughey
East Coast surf media troops were also in attendance. John Witzig (NSW) was snapping shots for National surf mags and his brother Paul was capturing footage for his Evolution surf movie (1969).
1969 Surf journo John Witzig heading out for a free surf at Margs Main Break. Photo Gavin McCaughey.
The Australian Titles were held in WA for the first time in 1969. Contest rounds were held at Scarborough, Margaret River & Yallingup.
Scarborough surfer Gavin McCaughey was at Marg’s and captured these snaps of East Coast surf stars Nat Young NSW, Peter Drouyn QLD and Wayne Lynch VIC.
Nat Young NSW won the Mens title from Peter Drouyn QLD and Richard Harvey NSW.
Wayne Lynch VIC won the Junior Mens title from David Treloar NSW and Butch Cooney NSW.
East Coast surf media troops were also in attendance. John Witzig (NSW) was snapping shots for National surf mags and his brother Paul was capturing footage for his Evolution surf movie (1969).
Thanks Gavin, for sharing your vintage photos.
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1969 Australian Surf Titles in WA – Marg’s images by Gavin McCaughey published 11 January 2017
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