The Malibu Championships at Avalon in 1961 and Australia's first Female Surfing Champion

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AuthorJohn MorcombeDateOctober 2013DescriptionWhen Australia was visited in 1956 by American and Hawaiian lifeguards, they brought with them the new fiberglass Malibu surfboards and this revolutionised surfing in Australia.
But despite the rapid increase in the popularity of malibus, it was not until 1961 that the first surfing competition exclusively for malibus was held, and fittingly it was held at Avalon Beach.
Beth Jackman won the women’s event, making her the first women to win a surfboard riding contest in Australia.SubjectsSurfingSurfing ContestsAvalon Beach (N.S.W.)SurfboardsCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of John Morcombe.

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The Malibu Championships at Avalon in 1961 and Australia's first Female Surfing Champion