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Sydney Surf Pro
See the world's best surfers in action in Narrabeen.
The Northern Beaches will once again host some of the world’s best surfers as they compete in the World Surf League (WSL) 2024 Challenger Series. WSL has announced that North Narrabeen, regarded as one of Sydney’s best surf breaks, will be one of the …
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WSL Surf Pro to be staged in beautiful North Narrabeen
… this annual event because of the wonderful spirit of surfing competition it engenders. “We are proud to once again … our beautiful beaches while also supporting our local surfing talent. “North Narrabeen is highly regarded as one of …
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Surf-o-Planes from the 1930s and 50s
Read about the popular Sydney invention that helped swimmers ride the waves.
… His images depict the artist’s early ventures around Manly surfing, playing on the boardwalk and harbourside pool, and …
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Work underway on new Mona Vale surf club
Work has begun on the reconstruction of the Surf Life Saving Club at Mona Vale Beach. Demolition of the existing clubhouse and nearby amenities building began today, the first step on the way to a new spacious and environmentally friendly clubhouse. Mayor …
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Duke Kahanamoku and the early development of surfing in Australia
Discover the impact of Duke Kahanamoku, the celebrated Hawaiian swimmer and surfer, when he visited the Northern Beaches in 1914-15.
… Stories: Duke Kahanamoku and the early development of surfing in Australia. Duke Kahanamoku was a celebrated … travelled internationally performing swimming and surfing demonstrations. It was during this period that he popularized the sport of surfing, previously known only in Hawaii. The tradition and …
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Surfing the waves back to the 1940s, 50s and 60s
Discover more about the development of surfboards in Australia.
… MAG&M Collection Stories: Surfing the waves back to the 1940s, 50s and 60s with the … photos from the 1940s and the hollow timber boards, surfing continues its phenomenal growth and popularity. In … of boards in this country. In 1964, the first World Surfing Championship competition was held at Manly Beach, and …
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Inclusive playgrounds, sporting facilities and surf clubs
This $10.3 million program will deliver an inclusive and active play program across the Northern Beaches.
Connecting all through play - inclusive playgrounds, sporting facilities and surf clubs This $10.3 million program will deliver an inclusive and active play program featuring the creation of two new major all-abilities playgrounds, upgrades to play areas …
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Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club reopens
The newly refurbished Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club has now reopened, with a whole new level for a community hall, new kitchen facilities, new office and other major improvements. Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the refurbishment marks a new …
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Works to improve local surf lifesaving clubs
Five local surf lifesaving clubs across the Northern Beaches will benefit from almost half a million dollars worth of building repairs and works, both on and around their clubhouses. Mayor Michael Regan said the works will occur at Collaroy, Narrabeen …
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'Midget' Farrelly Will Forever Surf At Manly Beach
… Council will commemorate the life and career of legendary surfing identity Bernard "Midget" Farrelly with a special … Beach, where he triumphed as the first ever male world surfing champion in 1964. Mr Farrelly, who passed away on 6 August 2016, was the first Australian to win any major surfing title, the 1962 Makaha International Surfing …
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