Pioneer surfer John ‘Budgie’ Budge
John ‘Budgie’ Budge began surfing metro beaches in the mid-1950s, later exploring Mandurah, Rottnest and South West beaches. An avid photographer, he captured…
King & Cole Surfboard Innovators
WA surfing/surf industry pioneers the late Barry ‘Joe’ King and Brian ‘Coley’ Cole were multi-skilled craftsman with wood and foam. Barry’s surfing mates…
The Watering Hole
Surfing in the South West went through a period of adolescence during the late 1950s and early 60s. Cultural differences left locals and…
1955 Surf Scene
Memories from 70 years ago In 1955 most WA surfboard riders were breakaway members of SLSC clubs and rode 14-16ft Toothpick plywood surfboards.…
