In 1968, WA surf writer and photographer Greg Woodward interviewed WA State Junior Champion Ian Cairns (age 16) for Surf International magazine, Volume I, No. 9 (Australia).
The interview followed Ian’s return from the 1968 Australian Surfing Titles in NSW, where he was presented with the Duke Kahanamoku Award.
The Duke Kahanamoku Award is a perpetual honour presented during the Australian Junior Surfing Titles by Surfing Australia. It recognizes an emerging, standout junior surfer at the national titles who demonstrates exceptional performance and sportsmanship. Source Surfing Australia.
The interview explores Ian’s views on surfboard design and surf competitions.
1968 Surf International Mag Vol. 1, No. 9 Cover shot of unknown surfer.
1968 Surf International Mag Vol. 1, No. 9. Feature image of Ian Cairns surfing Isolated Reef Cottesloe. Photo Greg Woodward.
1968 Surf International Mag Vol. 1, No. 9. Aspects of a Young Surfer by Greg Woodward. Page 15.
1968 Surf International Mag Vol. 1, No. 9. Aspects of a Young Surfer by Greg Woodward. Page 16.
Thanks for sharing your interview Greg & Ian.
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