80s + memorabilia

A Saturday North of the Black Stump by John Small

John Small, an American ex-pat and surfing photographer, moved to Scarborough Beach, WA in the early 1980s. He co-founded the Wavewalkers Longboard Club and published surf photography from WA and Indonesia in various magazines and newspapers. He also produced surf videos.

John is retired and has moved to Thailand. He spends half the year teaching yoga at Ashrams in India and does not surf anymore.

This post features John’s coverage of a country boys vs city boys friendly board riding club competition held north of the black stump, published in Tracks Magazine November 1987. It features surfing photos of Rocky, Ross Fleming, Mike McAuliffe & others.

1987 Country vs City board riding club competition held north of the black stump. Tracks Magazine p 91.

1987 Country vs City board riding club competition held north of the black stump. Tracks Magazine p 92.

1987 Country vs City board riding club competition held north of the black stump. Tracks Magazine p 93.

Thanks for sharing your surf memorabilia John.  

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