New event brings Kirra surfing back to life
Kirra Point has had so much history from the days of John Charlton Sr and his famous hire boards at the Kirra surf pavilion during the 60s. Surf Scene writes.
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Flash back in time for surfers
When Duke Kahanamoku gave his famous surfing exhibition in Sydney in 1915, it was on a huge redwood board that the Hawaiian Olympic swimming champion had carved out himself.
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