In the 1960s, Bunker Bay situated on the Cape Naturaliste peninsula roughly 13 km from Dunsborough, featured uncrowded waves, cattle properties, and plagues of bush flies during summer months (prior to the introduction of dung beetles). Holiday accommodation was unavailable at that time. Access to the Farm surf break was provided by a dirt track situated behind the dunes, crossing a seasonal creek, and terminating adjacent to the creek behind the surf break. The creek’s outflow historically formed sand banks in front of the surf break; however, the construction of an upstream dam has subsequently altered sand movement in the area.
1962 Bob Keenan surfing The Farm (Bunker Bay) with Terry Williams & unknown. Photo Brian Cole RIP.
North End Boardriders were among the earliest surfers to discover and surf at The Farm (Bunker Bay) and South Point (Gracetown). Their activities in the South West region preceded the commencement of State, National, and World Championships in 1964.
Murray d’Arcy, one of the founding members of the North End Board Club in Scarborough, was passionate about photography and captured these classic Bunker Bay photographs in 1963.
January 1963 Murray d’Arcy (surfer/photographer/cook) cooking brekkie at Lancelin. Photo Murray d’Arcy.
November 1963 North End Board Club members and their wheels at Bunker Bay WA. Photo Murray d’Arcy. L-R Peter Longley, unidentified, Bob Spence in red, Geoff Culmsee, John Pinch, Jim Breadsell, Gary Granary, John Townsend, Peter McGuire, Murray Smith with Bill Stephenson kneeling in front.
November 1963 North End Board Club members waxing their boards at The Farm surf break in Bunkers Bay. Murray d’Arcy pic.
It appears Morris 850s were the cars of choice for these budget conscious surfers. Known for its affordability, the car was priced at just £763, offered great value without sacrificing practicality.
Circa 1963 Morris 850 advt in Surfing World Magazine. Image courtesy Mick Marlin.
Special thanks go to Jim Breadsell, a fellow North End Board Club member from the 1960s, for providing Murray d’Arcy’s collection of vintage surf images.
In the 1960s, Bunker Bay situated on the Cape Naturaliste peninsula roughly 13 km from Dunsborough, featured uncrowded waves, cattle properties, and plagues of bush flies during summer months (prior to the introduction of dung beetles). Holiday accommodation was unavailable at that time. Access to the Farm surf break was provided by a dirt track situated behind the dunes, crossing a seasonal creek, and terminating adjacent to the creek behind the surf break. The creek’s outflow historically formed sand banks in front of the surf break; however, the construction of an upstream dam has subsequently altered sand movement in the area.
1962 Bob Keenan surfing The Farm (Bunker Bay) with Terry Williams & unknown. Photo Brian Cole RIP.
North End Boardriders were among the earliest surfers to discover and surf at The Farm (Bunker Bay) and South Point (Gracetown). Their activities in the South West region preceded the commencement of State, National, and World Championships in 1964.
Murray d’Arcy, one of the founding members of the North End Board Club in Scarborough, was passionate about photography and captured these classic Bunker Bay photographs in 1963.
January 1963 Murray d’Arcy (surfer/photographer/cook) cooking brekkie at Lancelin. Photo Murray d’Arcy.
November 1963 North End Board Club members and their wheels at Bunker Bay WA. Photo Murray d’Arcy.
L-R Peter Longley, unidentified, Bob Spence in red, Geoff Culmsee, John Pinch, Jim Breadsell, Gary Granary, John Townsend, Peter McGuire, Murray Smith with Bill Stephenson kneeling in front.
November 1963 North End Board Club members waxing their boards at The Farm surf break in Bunkers Bay. Murray d’Arcy pic.
It appears Morris 850s were the cars of choice for these budget conscious surfers. Known for its affordability, the car was priced at just £763, offered great value without sacrificing practicality.
Circa 1963 Morris 850 advt in Surfing World Magazine. Image courtesy Mick Marlin.
Special thanks go to Jim Breadsell, a fellow North End Board Club member from the 1960s, for providing Murray d’Arcy’s collection of vintage surf images.
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