HISTORY

Pat Caldwell at the first Pipeline contest 1980

Circa 90s, Roach tears apart Pipeline in Hawaii during the annual Morey Boogie comp. Photo Stroh

Ben Severson competing in the ABA comps at Manly Beach ’89 photo Stroh

From Tahiti Matt Walbrou made a huge impact on the bodyboard scene in Hawaii especially at Pipeline where Matts go for it on the biggest and wildest days earned him respect in the lineup. This shot taken during the 1994 Morey Boogie World Title event by Stroh

From left to right ?, second is the late Ron Adams from California,Daniel Kaimi from Hawaii, ?, Dean Marzol from Hawaii and Aussie Evan Penglis.

The first SIC in 1997 was a special occasion, with the entire judging panel and competitors watched the event from a 50ft boat parked in the channel. When refreshments got low Waz, The Skull and The Pulsator came to the rescue photo Stroh.

 

Celebrating the final heat at Pipe 2001

The Contest arena looking all time for The Comp.

In the late 80′s the best of Australia’s bodyboarding talent would meet annually for the National and Aussie Titles to battle it out for top honors at Manly Beach. While the soft beach break waves wernt overly constructive for great riding, the events did prove helpful for bringing together the tribe in one place and forming bonds between the riders. Photos Chris Stroh

Rising star Steve Bullet MacKenzie from Maroubra

Port MacQuaries Adam Murray

Ross Hellman Hawke top open division and International competitor from Maroubra

Central Coasts Tim Jones