SURF WORLD STORIES
Free Ride 1975 at Burleigh Heads
In 1975, filmmaker Bill Delaney embarked on a groundbreaking venture while working on his new surf movie, Free Ride. Delaney envisioned capturing a unique perspective from behind the surfer inside ...
Dick Van Straalen: The Burleigh Heads Master Shaper Who Redefined Surfboard Craftsmanship
Dick Van Straalen’s influence on surfboard shaping is a story of evolution and mastery, marked by an exceptional journey that began in 1956. Initially involved with Bill Wallace Surfboards and late...
Profile : Pioneer Shaper – Lawrie Hohensee
Master shaper Lawrie Hohensee stands as a true pioneer in the Gold Coast's surfing history. His journey began as a boat builder at Evans Deakin in Brisbane, where he mastered the art of working wit...
Morning of the Earth: The Legendary Michael Peterson Surfboard Unveiled at Surf World Gold Coast
On Friday, November 22, amidst torrential rains that drenched and flooded the Gold Coast,the Surfworld Museum came alive with an atmosphere of celebration and nostalgia. As curator and emcee for th...
