Townend, Peter
Smooth, deliberate, enterprising surfer from Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia; world champion in 1976, with adjunct work in coaching, writing, publishing, boardmaking, marketing, and surf fashion. Townend was born (1953) and raised in Coolangatta, the son of a hotel manager, and began surfing in 1967. He had a remarkable run in the Australian National Titles, placing second in the juniors divisi...
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Peter Townend: "You Gotta Put on a Show"Subscribe to view
Peter Townend, tabletop dancing after a Syndey surf contest, 1978Subscribe to view
Peter Townend, Burleigh, 1972Subscribe to view
Peter Townend surf-doubles for 1978's Big Wednesday. Photo: Dan MerkelSubscribe to view
Peter Townend and young Tom Curren, 1980Subscribe to view
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Peter Townend
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Peter Townend: "You Gotta Put on a Show"
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Peter Townend, tabletop dancing after a Syndey surf contest, 1978
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Peter Townend, Burleigh, 1972
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Peter Townend surf-doubles for 1978's Big Wednesday. Photo: Dan Merkel
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Peter Townend and young Tom Curren, 1980