This SDS blog was originally posted 8 July 2017 as 1985 Inaugural Yal Mal Classic presentation images by Nerria Winchcombe. It has been retitled, reformatted and contains additional photos.
The inaugural Yallingup Malibu Surfing Classic was run in December 1985.
It was Laurie ‘Loz’ Smith who, in 1985 conceived the idea of celebrating and commemorating the introduction of the Malibu surfboard back in the 1960s. Then Yallingup was the mecca for those longboard pioneers and from then Yallingup’s reputation as one of Australia’s great surfing beaches quickly spread. Laurie’s enthusiasm and hard work have been instrumental in the ongoing success and popularity of the Classic. (Source: 1988 Yallingup Progress Association newsletter).
It is now the marquee event of the Western Australian Longboard season and has been running continuously at Yallingup Beach for 32 years.
The 1985 Yal Mal Classic presentations were held on the lawn in front of the old brick toilet block at Yallingup beach.
Photos by Nerria Winchcombe courtesy of Brad Leonhardt of Yallingup, the late Laurie ‘Loz’ Smith & Andy Jones.
L-R. Unidentified, Greg ‘Pants’ Laurenson on microphone and Loz Smith on the right.
L-R Bob Monkman, Robbo, Peter Mac, Ian ‘Mitch’ Mitchell, Peter Dyson (with back to camera), Ross Thompson, Cliff Hills, Gene Hall and Tony Harbison with Keith Campbell and Twiggy. John Clemenger is kneeling in front with his surfboard prize and mini Malibu trophy shaped by Greg Laurenson.
Yal Mal Classic heroics, fun presentations and misdeeds at Mal Functions are now embedded in WA surf history.
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Yallingup Malibu Classic since 1985 posted 2 Dec 2016.
The 38th Yallingup Malibu Classic 2022 is on this weekend Sat 3rd and Sun 4th December.
Its summertime, come along and enjoy the festivities.
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