Author: Jim King

50s

1956 Homemade four-man surf ski

In 1956 Wembley lads Ray Geary (19), Neil Campbell (17), Colin Taylor (17) and Bob Wakefield (18) spent five weeks and £45 making…

70s

1971 Sheepdog surfing Moses

Subiaco surfer Steve ‘Sheepdog’ Cockburn was a talented surfer with a liking for solid waves in the 60s & 70s. He competed late…

60s

1960s Paddle Thru Perth

In the mid–late 60s Warrain Board Club in conjunction with sponsor radio station 6KY-NA and The Sunday Times held an annual Paddle Thru…