The 1977 State Titles presentations were held in front of Surfside Café at Yallingup. The contest was held in quality waves at Margaret River Main Break.
WASRA President Tony Harbison and official Peter Dyson conducted the presentations and awarded the trophies.
While the specific State Title results are not known, WA Team Manager Tony Harbison led the 1977 State Team to NSW, where Arty Sherburn won the Australian Seniors Title. Other WA competitors included Barry Young (Senior), Tony Hardy, Bruce Hocking, Chris Fullston (Open), Peter Davidson (Junior), Ross O’Brien, Blair Mieklejohn (Kneeboards), and Greg Laurenson (Judge).
Surf journalist and photographer Ric Chan covered the event for the media.
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations Steve Hannett & Colin Earle – Ric Chan 010
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations Baz Young & Peter Dyson – Ric Chan 011
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations Baz Young – Ric Chan 012
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations Arty Sherburn with Peter Dyson & Tony Harbison – Ric Chan 013
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations unknown – Ric Chan 014
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations Sam Sadleir – Ric Chan 015
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations unknown – Ric Chan 016
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations Tony Hardy – Ric Chan 017
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations Tony Hardy – Ric Chan 018
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations Tony Hardy – Ric Chan 019
1977 Yalls State Titles Presentations Paul ‘Sharky’ Clark & Craig Bettenay – Ric Chan 020
Thanks Ric for sharing your vintage photos.
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