Early days on Yallingup Hill
Author Sue-Lyn Aldrian-Moyle made the following observation in her Surfing Down South book (2014). Sue-Lyn: “Yallingup has changed a lot since the 1950s,…
Surfing Cottesloe in the 1950s
In the 1950s Cottesloe Beach and the reefs south of Cottesloe with long rolling waves were popular surfing venues for metro surfers riding…
Surfing Rotto in the 50s
Surfing at Rottnest Island has been a popular pastime since the mid-50s. Cottesloe surfers made the maiden voyage to Rotto by surfboard. Mark…
1958 Don Bancroft – Surfer/Jazz Musician
Pioneer surfers visiting the Yallingup region in the late 50s & early 60s were lucky to have talented jazz musician Don Bancroft in…
