Out of the Vault #2
24 JulThe second in our extremely popular series. This time we head back to the late 1980s with a story about falling in (and out of) love with surfing.
Surf’s Up
By Karen de Perthuis
It all started at Bronte one summer.
‘I’m thinking of taking up surfing,’ I said to a boy I was trying to impress.
‘Can you ride a skateboard?’
‘A skateboard?’
‘Do you ski?’ I had bought a very fashionable ski-jacket on sale once, but it was still brand new and anyway I didn’t really want to wear it in the water.
‘Well…’
‘Surfing,’ he said, standing up to let the early morning sun frame his golden curls in a god-like halo, ‘is much harder – in fact, it’s been called the hardest and most complex activity known to Man. You see, you have to balance on a moving object.’
He looked down at me. ‘Maybe you should try boogie-boarding instead. It’s much easier.’
vintage 1970s footage- bronte skaters and cronulla surfers
10 JunFrom Surf City – a blog on the upcoming exhibition at Museum of Sydney
The days when there were parking spots in Bronte, and boys looked like girls.
David Clifton 1976 Bronte Skaters from Gary Crockett on Vimeo.
gorgeous super 8 slow mo.
Alastair Waddell 1970s Cronulla from Gary Crockett on Vimeo.
Boost Mobile Surf Show
22 FebTry this Quik Kwiz
Are you a BGSR member?
Are you under 20 or under before December 2011?
Can you surf?
Wanna win big buck$?
If you answered ‘yes’ to all the above, then do we have the event for you.
The Boost Mobile Surf Sho is coming to Bondi Beach and just because they can’t spell ‘show’ doesn’t mean they won’t put on a good one.
If you are interested in competing in this prestigious* event, BGSR is willing to sponsor you for the entry fee.
*(that means you will take home free stuff)
Conact BGSR real quick if you are interested.
Read on for the official low down.
tell your story, travelling surfer girls
22 JunAn email from Laura:
Dear Surfer Girls, I am doing a research study as part of my Honours at Southern Cross University this year (As some of you may have noticed, I haven’t been around – strapped to the computer). My project is about female surfers and their motivations, barriers/challenges and how they overcome these when travelling for surfing either domestic or overseas. In order to do that, I need to interview approximately 30 female surfers (age 18 plus) that have been travelling for surfing at some point. (more…)
Liv lifts the Lid….
19 NovWelcome to the first exciting episode of “Liv Lifts the Lid”. Each month or so our own Olivia Lucas is going to uncover the deepest and darkest secrets of a BGSR member. She’ll then post it on the blog for all to see! So, clean out your closets chicks because Liv comin down your lane….(and don’t get too comfy with the questions because she’s gonna surprise you with new ones!)
Today Liv is Liftin the Lid on BGSR Secretary Extraordinaire Emma Mulquinney….
(more…)
Surfboard for sale – $100 – recommended for intermediate surfer
24 AprVersatile board – Tiki brand – a unique hybrid between a fish and a gun.
7 foot long, just under 20 inches wide. Moves quite fast, turns well. I actually learnt to surf on this board, and did fine when I was going out a lot. Then I went back and bought a fatter, longer board for an easier ride. If I wasn’t going away, I would hang onto it to use again. But the board must go as I’m packing up my house in two months time. A few people like Nell have ridden this board and can vouch for it as well. It had a ding on the nose when I bought it, and with me copped one on the side, but everything has been perfectly repaired, and thoroughly gone over by the Ding Doctor. It’s in great shape, and comes with a bag.
For more info call (a member of the club that is not rach) on 0411 590 572
Girls Rip – longboard video trailer
11 JanDuration: 01:45 Recorded: 04 July 2008
Great filming, can you recommend any others?
The Nun’s Beach Surf Invitational
7 Jan
sisters of surf
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