The History of Surfing on the Sunshine Coast
The waves of history - told by those who were there
Surfing on the Sunshine Coast has come a long way since the 1950s, when weekdays often saw empty line ups and the population swelled on weekends and during school holidays. This story explores the fascinating history of surfing in the region, told by locals who devoted their lives to the sport, against a backdrop of dramatic social, economic and cultural change. Hear from skilled shapers who crafted the boards, and discover the stories behind the iconic local breaks.
[Length: 1 hour 14 seconds. Date: 2025]
Interview with Hayden Kenny. Interviewed by Kevin Annetts and Laurie Jarmon.
[Length: 59 minutes 46 seconds. Date: 2025]
Interview with Barry and Noela Coulter. Interviewed by Kevin Annetts.
[Length: 30 minutes 50 seconds. Date: 2025]
Interviews with Andy Geddes, Wayne Jones, Ian Dickson, Greg Meinert, Geoff Nunquam.
[Length: 40 minutes 33 seconds. Date: 2025]
Interview with Les Purcell. Interviewed by Laurie Jarman.
[Length: 12 minutes 50 seconds. Date: 2025]
Interview with Glen Woosley and Tony Stewart. Interviewed by Simone Day and Laurie Jarmon.
Producer - Creature Creative Industries.
Sunshine Coast Council, Heritage Library, Oral histories project.
For more information visit Sunshine Coast Life and the library catalogue.