1970s Sheepdog shapes
In the early 70s Steve ‘Sheepdog’ Cockburn was a surfboard shaper and team rider at Blaxell Surfboards in Osborne Park. Formerly from Subiaco,…
Blaxell Surfboards stand at Trendshow ’71 Cottesloe
From 10-17 March 1971 Trendshow ’71 was held at Cottesloe Civic Centre with entertainment by Radio 6KY and the Trinity band. Blaxell Surfboards…
A Blaxell shaping story by Jim King
Mike Singleton (from Vintage Surfboard Collectors West Oz Facebook group): “Hi Jim. I just found the following image in my photos. I’ve always…
1969 Tom Blaxell surfboard competition
In 1969 Tom Blaxell Surfboards ran a WA surfboard competition in conjunction with Sunday Times surf journalist the late Doug White. The contest…
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