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Peter Dunn’s first surf

Former New Zealander Peter Dunn of Funs Back Surf Shop (formerly Cottesloe now Yallingup) and Whalebone Longboard Classic fame started surfing in NZ in 1968.

Peter.Back in 1968 I recorded my memoirs and drew a picture of my first surf at Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty in NZ. Later I handed my memoirs to a friend Beverley and was amazed to find out years later she still carried them around in her wallet😊”

1968 Peter’s Memoirs page 1 of 2. Courtesy of Peter Dunn

1968 Peter’s Memoirs page 2 of 2. Courtesy of Peter Dunn

1970 Peter (right) with his surfboard and unidentified girl in Piha NZ. Peter Dunn pic.

1970 Peter surfing Piha NZ. Peter Dunn pic.

1970 Peter surfing Ahipara NZ. Peter Dunn pic

1972 Peter selected in Junior team for NZ Championships. Image courtesy Peter Dunn

Thanks for sharing your NZ surf material Peter.

Preview 2023 Whalebone Classic

2023 Preview courtesy Cameron Bedford-Brown’s surfing column in Post Community Newspaper.

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Peter Dunn profile posted 25 September 2019.

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