Lynch, Barton
Bright, expansive, rubber-faced Australian pro surfer from Sydney's Whale Beach, 1988 world pro tour champion. Lynch was born (1963) in Sydney, the son of a policeman, and began surfing at age eight, three years before his father died in a motorcycle accident. In 1981, Lynch finished runner-up in the juniors division of the Australian National Titles; two years later, just after turning professio...
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Barton Lynch, 1984. Photo: Guy MotilSubscribe to view
(L to R) Tom Curren, Tony Moniz, Barton Lynch, Mark Richards, 1985 Billabong Pro, Sunset BeachSubscribe to view
Barton Lynch, Jeffreys Bay, 1985. Photo: Paul MaartensSubscribe to view
Rocky Point, 1988. Photo: Dan MerkelSubscribe to view
Barton Lynch, center, nightclubbing in France, 1990. Photo: Sonny MillerSubscribe to view
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Barton Lynch
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Barton Lynch, 1984. Photo: Guy Motil
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(L to R) Tom Curren, Tony Moniz, Barton Lynch, Mark Richards, 1985 Billabong Pro, Sunset Beach
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Barton Lynch, Jeffreys Bay, 1985. Photo: Paul Maartens
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Rocky Point, 1988. Photo: Dan Merkel
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Barton Lynch, center, nightclubbing in France, 1990. Photo: Sonny Miller