Hawke Surfboards Est. 1962
WA surf industry legends Len and Peter Hawke commenced making wooden boards in 1954 before moving onto fiberglass boards in 1956. In 1962…
Hawke Surfboards – The early days by Tony Harrison
I started surfboard riding at Cottesloe, Dutch Inn and Cable Station in 1962-63. I lived in Saint Leonards Street, Mosman Park and my…
Surfboards of the ’60s
In the early 60s Malibu surfboards constructed of balsa or fibreglass/polyurethane foam were the weapons of choice. At this time, there was no…
1967 State Surf Riding Championships
The fourth State Surf Riding Championships were scheduled to be held at Yallingup in March 1967. The contest started in inconsistent onshore waves…
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