THE 1970 WORLD SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS, BY GEOFF LUTON
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This untitled article by Geoff Luton was the main feature of Surfing World's 1970 "World Titles" issue. This version has been slightly shortened and edited. * * * The fifth World Surfboard Riding Contest commenced unofficially on May 1, 1970, with a procession of all international team members, complete with national flags and banners, through the main street of Lorne. The event terminated quite...
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