Surfers Rule - Early 60's

Malibu Zen Master

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Unidentified - Malibu Contest August 1963

I wonder if the guy knee paddling hooted at this ride? Whoever this is, looks like he is in total zen-mode, concentrating all his trimming powers on this Malibu section.

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Mr. Beaver Tail

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Unidentified - Huntington Pier October 1963

This picture was first published in the Long Beach Press
Telegram. Looks like this guy is charging his brand
new board down the line.

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Goof Balls

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Austin Baird's Crew - Surfside 1963

These guys are goofing-off in the Kanvas by Katin
parking lot. They're trying to figure out how
much gas money they have.

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Easy Rider

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Unidentified - Seal Beach 1963

We thought this rider was Rich Chew,
but Rich is not goofy foot. Our mistake.
Thanks to the surfing masses who point this out.
Sorry Rich.

Rich is an easy rider to identify with his distinctive casual style.

While riding for the Harbour Surfboard Team he claimed the
1965 U.S. Mens Championship.

Ray Bay

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Mike Leider - Seal Beach Ray Bay 1963

Mike is sticking to this warm water mini wall. He was
Jim's best friend growing up. Thanks Mike.

HB Pier "T" Shot

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Unidentified - Huntington Pier, December 1963

This is one of Jim's better shots over his years of
photography. Everything comes together well in
this shot.

Nose Mission

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Chuck Dent - Huntington Beach, October 1963

Chuck wasn't the most athletic surfer in the water, but
he taught the entire surf industry how to merchandise.

Captain Jack

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Jack Haley - Huntington Beach, October 1963

Jack was the head lifeguard in Seal Beach for many years.
Captain Jack also made surfboards, owned a club
and later a restaurant.

HB Pier Shot

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Unidentified - Huntington Pier, October 1963

This is a great shot through HB Pier. It was never published.
Jim shot a similar one that was published in Surfer Magazine
that we will be sharing soon.

Huntington Soup

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Tom Leonardo - Huntington Pier, October 1963

Clean shot of a Leonardo Brother trimming through the soup.

Glassly Shore Break

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HB Local - Huntington Pier, September 1964

Crystal clean, glassly wave south side of the pier.

Say "Cheese"

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The Whole Crew - San Miguel, September 1964

This must have been at the beginning of the trip, before
the party.

Quisimoto Onboard

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Mickey Munoz - Trestles, August 1963

A simple head-dip would never do for the inventor
of the "Quisimoto". Maybe the Mongoose was trying
to duck the Marines.

Commitment

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Mark Martinson - Rincon, Winter 1963

Jim told me that Mark paddled way off the point
and sat there for hours before he pulled into this winter swell.
As he took off, the whole beach sat up to "hoot & holler".
He made this section and rode it all the way to the rocks.

Saludos a mis amigos en España y Europa. Como esta el surf por aya?

Rincon - Thick Insider

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Unidentified - Rincon, January 1963

Beautiful shot of the inside section at Rincon.
If he caught this wave off the point, about right now his legs
are burning and he wish he would have kicked out earlier.