World Surfing
World History From the ancient Polynesians over one and a half thousand years ago on their majestic 18ft hardboards, to the rapid expansion of surfing in the early part of the twentieth century, to the radical skateboard-influenced innovation of the eighties and ninties, it's all here.
Legends
- Duke Kahanamoku We're not worthy! Read about the 'Father of Modern Surfing's Olympic record exploits, the setting up of the famous Outrigger Club and his awesome one and a half mile ride.
- Mark Richards The legendary Australian 'MR' learnt to surf on a crap bit of rubber as a nipper and went on to win four consecutive world titles in the 70s and 80s.
- Corky Carroll Corky Carroll, the original pioneer of professonal surfing, was the first person to be paid to surf and the first to receive endorsements. He won all the events that gave away prize money in the early years.
