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1987 O’Neill Surf Legends Classic

The first O’Neill Surf Legends Classic took place at Trigg Beach, with Bill Oddy, Ian Cairns, and Jacob Paterson winning in the Veterans, Masters, and sub-Juniors divisions. Surfing promoter Tim Duff was happy with the event’s success and its broad appeal across ages.

Surf journo Peter Bonner covered the event for The Western Mail Newspaper Weekend edition Oct 30-Nov 1, 1987.

Western Mail sports section, page 85.

1987 O’Neill Surf Legends Classic review by Peter Bonner. Western Mail.

1987 Cougar’s Curling Lip column. Western Mail #1.

1987 Cougar’s Curling Lip column. Western Mail #2.

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