Australian National Titles

Organized primarily by surf impresario Bob Evans of Sydney, the first "Australian Interstate Surf Meet" was a two-day, five-division contest held in May 1963 at Sydney's Avalon Beach before nearly 1,000 spectators. Winners in- cluded Doug Andrews (men's), Pearl Turton (women's), and future world champion Nat Young (juniors). The similarly titled Australian Surfing Championships event was held in D...