1970s Southwest images by Tom Collins

Tom Collins’ surfing and surf photography career was interrupted during the late 1960s due to conscription and his service in Vietnam. Upon returning, he collaborated with Gavin McCaughey to launch Western Australia’s first surfing magazine, originally called Country Surf Magazine in 1971. Shortly after, the publication was renamed West Country Magazine.

2019 Tom Collins and Jeff ‘Re’ Marshall at the WA Surf Gallery Aravina Estate Yallingup.

This collection of images showcases Tom’s surf photographs of the Southwest in the 70s.

1970s Tony Hardy surfing Yalls. Photo Tom Collins

1972 Barry Day 2^nd State Titles Yalls. Photo Tom Collins.

1972 Rinso surfing Yalls Surfing World article. Photo Tom Collins.

1972 Bruce King surfing the Surge (now bubble) at Yalls. Photo Tom Collins.

1973 Barry Day surfing Guillotine. Photo Tom Collins.

1973 Guillotine Barry & Day & Gary Kontoulis on kneeboard. Photo Tom Collins

1973 Dappa surfing Yalls. Photo Tom Collins.

1975 Unknown surfing Lefthanders. Photo Tom Collins.

1975 Contos Beach L-R John Jakovich, Kelvin Loveridge & big Barry Green. Photo Tom Collins.

1970s North Point Cowaramup Bay. Photo Tom Collins.

Thanks for sharing your vintage surf images Tom.

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