Blaxell Surfboards 1968–1987
Scarborough surfer Tom Blaxell founded Blaxell Surfboards in Western Australia in 1968 at just 17 years old, growing it into a major local…
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…
