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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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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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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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Taking you back to early surf lifesaving in Manly
Bruce Gould, Chuck Bradley & Frank Hurley celebrate this iconic part of the Australian beach culture.
MAG&M Collection Stories: Taking you back to early surf lifesaving in Manly. A family holiday, a tourist destination, a nostalgic and idyllic memory; the beach has always been an iconic part of the Australian way of life. Australian beach culture has …
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Surfer code
The beach is a shared space for everyone. Follow these tips for staying safe in the surf:
beach, safety, surf, lifesaving, lifeguards, surfer, surfers … The beach is a shared space for everyone. Follow these tips for staying safe in the surf: Respect everyone in the line up Don’t surf between the red and yellow flags Don’t drop in Paddle …
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Beach safety signs
Please be sure to read any and all safety signs before entering the water.
beach safety, surf, ocean … Please be sure to read any and all safety signs before entering the water. If English isn't your first language, you can find translated beach safety information at Surf Life Saving multilingual resources . How to read the …
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How to spot a rip
How to spot a rip.
beach, safety, rips, water, coast, surf … Getting caught in a rip can be frightening and fatal and learning how to spot one might just save your (or someone else’s) life. The number one rule to ensure you and your family stay safe at the beach is to swim …
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Waves of Wellness
Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation is a mental health surf therapy charity, committed to changing lives by delivering for-purpose, innovative support programs for people experiencing mental health challenges.
… support programs on a whole new level. Waves of Wellness Surfing Experience Kicking off on the 9 May 2024, we are … our 8-week surf therapy program at Manly Beach. The WOW Surfing program is an 8-week therapeutic mental health surf …
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