A-Z of People of the Hoax Coast
Not everyone can be in the Hall of Fame, but everyone's contribution to the pasta and present of East Coast surfing counts. This list is an attempt to include as many people as possible to the list of East Coast contributors. This is a ever expanding list and I try to keep it as accurate as possible but I take no responsibility for errors or omissions. Mail me and set me straight!
Peppie Angliss
Founder of the Victorian Women's Surfing Association. Finished 1st in their inaugural contest at Point Leo in 1980
Brian Archibald
AKA 'Scratch'
Alan Atkins
West Coast surfer, Victorian Champion who rode Trigger Brothers pintails for a while in the 1970s (Breakaway - August 1976) Runner-up in the Point Leo 1200 of 1974
Malcolm Bailey
AKA Beetle. Hot East Coast goofy-footer, particularly in the early 1980s.
Ted Bainbridge
Excellent big wave rider and surfing pioneer, Ted began the successful Peninsula Surf Centres. A new member of the HALL OF FAME. 4th Place in the Point Leo 1200 of 1974, founder of the Peninsula Surf Centre, joint owner of 'Breakaway Magazine' the magazine for southern surfers in the 1970s
Ian Brett
Co-founder of Balin in 1974.
Gary Burns
Contest surfer extraordinaire, ''Bazza" was a strong part of the PSC and represented Victoria in ASA competition. Perhaps one of the best surfers the hoax coast has generated, he is a nominee for the HALL OF FAME.
Colin Clatworthy
Proprietor of Point Leo Store for a long time during the 1970s and early 1980s
Phil Coates
AKA 'Pretzel' Loose and fluid surfer who stood out in any conditions during the 1980s. Later moved to Sydney. A member of the East Coast Hall of Fame whose photo featured in Tracks (April 1979) Victorian State Champion around 1982.
Ian Cochrane
Standout surfing performances from behind big Peak Rock characterised 'Cocky's strong surfing. Something of a prodigy as a junior, he later shaped very good boards for Trigger Brothers.
Maurice Cole
West Coast surfer and shaper. Third place in the Point Leo 1200 of 1974 was his best result on the East Coast but he went on to become one of Australia's premier shapers and surfboard makers.
John Collins
Long time Peninsula resident and PSC Member, John was director of the internationally acclaimed Bells Beach Contest when he worked for the ASA. After a stint in the USA John is ow living and surfing back on the Mornington Peninsula
Chris Cornell
Revered surfer of the late 1970s and HALL OF FAMER. Winner of several ASA contests and highly placed elsewhere.
Gail Couper
West Coast surfer girl who rode Trigger boards for a while in the 70s (Breakaway - August 1976)
Gavin Duffy
The oldest grommet on the coast. PSC Committee man; producer of 'Whitewash', their magazine.
David (Skip) Easton
AKA 'Skip'. President of the Peninsula Surfriders Club for a number of years when the club was very strong in the 1970s
Richard Evans
Shaper for Triggers in 1980s.
Dale Evans
East Coast Pioneer, moved down the coast with John Jolly around 1971.
Andrew Everist
Powerful surfer who excels in the bigger stuff. Winner of numerous PSC contests in 1990s. Check the pictures in the 1990-2000 gallery
Jack Finlay
Jack surfed Portsea as early as 1959 on a sixteen foot plywood surfboard, according to the story. Read more in HISTORY
Simon Forward
Impressive surfer and shaper. Check the pictures in the 1990-2000 GALLERY
Chris Fowler
AKA 'Redeye'. A long-time involvement in PSC Club, then later developed a passion and expertise in film-making, producing several movies. Also has a hand in the new I-SURF magazine which first appeared in 2003.
Tony Fowler
AKA 'Torps' - made 'chine rails and hulls' for Triggers in 1976, then sponsored surfer for Balin around 1980 - now moved to the West Coast.
Ronnie Gorringe
Hot goofy-footer with a taste for the powerful, he made many pioneering trips to Indonesia and still surfs.
Phil Grace
East Coast pioneer and surf adventurer. Excellent shaper and well respected around the coast HALL OF FAME NOMINEE
'Herbie' Hammond
Long time East Coast surfer who moved to Phillip Island where he took on a leading role with their Boardriding club. Died tragically late 1990s.
Mark Harrison
'Big Harry' - PSC rider, king of the 'Driftwood Room' in the 1980s.
Mark Harrison
AKA 'Little Harry' - Strong contest performer for PSC now living at Point Leo.
Harry Hodge
Maker of film 'Liquid Gold' as well as photographing for 'Breakaway' in the 1970s
Craig Houston
AKA Bluey - Red Haired rider of the 70s who made his own surfboards for a while.
Mark Howey
AKA 'Howey'. President Peninsula Surfriders Club 2001
Tim Howey
AKA 'Mini-Howey'. Mark's younger brother, a goofy-footer who likes most goofy footers, loves lefts and the hollower the better.
Steve Hubbard
One of many who made the move from Chelsea, Carrum or Bonbeach to Rye or St Andrews. Surf Dreaming Web Master
Neil Hyde
AKA 'Ted Crumble'. Early PSC surfer and innovator.
Ross Jamieson
Hot East surfer as recognised in the Tracks article 'There's More to Victoria than Bells Beach and the Torquay Pub' (April 1979)
John Jolly
One of the original East Coast surfers, he moved down the coast around 1971, founded 'Shady Hollow' surfboards soon after. He is thought to have surfed the Point more often than any other human being. He now glasses for Trigger Brothers.
Clyde Laird
First 'Crystal Blue' Surfboards out of Rye in the late 70s then X Boards
Prue Latchford
Long-time advocate of women's surfing on the Mornington Peninsula. Consistent results in Victorian and National Competition. Currently runs the East Coast Surfing School.
Shane Lowe
Shaper for Triggers around 1980
Malcolm Luke
Hot East surfer as recognised in the Tracks article 'There's More to Victoria than Bells Beach and the Torquay Pub' (April 1979)
Neil Luke
Seventies Phillip Island knee-boarding champion and arch-rival of Rob McCartney in kneeboard contests at that time.
Mick Marchants
Hot East surfer as recognised in the Tracks article 'There's More to Victoria than Bells Beach and the Torquay Pub' (April 1979)
Mark McCabe
Strong contest results through the 1970s and 1980s, 'Mwabe' has surfed Trigger Brothers boards forever and is also a Hall of Fame Nominee.
Rob McCartney
Multi Victorian Kneeboard Champion and competed in numerous National Titles including 4th in the 1976 Australian Titles at Point Leo. A recent addition to the HALL OF FAME. Ran one of the PSC shops for some time. Interviewed in 'Breakaway' July 1974
Cameron Mole
Renowned early riser, 'Camo' has a long involvement with the PSC Club and still lives and surfs on the East Coast.
Dave Morrison
Early boardmaker of 'Crystal Blue' surfboards at Rye in the 1970s
Ian Mulligan
AKA Mumbles - Somewhat eccentric but occasionally brilliant goofy-footer who excelled at First Reef in the 1970s. HALL OF FAMER. Hot East surfer as recognised in the Tracks article 'There's More to Victoria than Bells Beach and the Torquay Pub' (April 1979)
Tony Murrell
Joint owner of 'Breakaway Magazine' the magazine for southern surfers in the 1970s
Russell Norton
AKA 'Pudden' - Early treasurer of the PSC, Russell moved to Sydney and fell in with the hot Newport Peak crew of the 1980s. He now works for Billabong and lives in Queensland.
Neil Oke
Custom shaper of Oke Surfboards, 223 Station Street, Edithvale. Younger brother of Alan, Neil was an accomplished surfer who competed in Vic Junior championships and represented the state in 1973 at Western Australia.
Alan Oke
Alan Oke started marking surfboards in 1968 in a small shop in Edithvale. Alan regularly surfed on Phillip Island and became a well-known identity in the local surf scene. At one time , he was president of the Phillip Island Boardriders Club. He was a part of the early breed of boardmakers in Victoria. He died in 1975 and was remembered with a memorial surfing competition named after him.
Mick Parkinson
Hot Sorrento surfer of the 1970s
Warren Partington
Made 'Bobanarring Surfboards' out of Frankston in the 1970s. Finished 4th in the Australian Titles Senior Men Section in 1976
George Paterson
Long time Peninsula surfer, early role as Treasurer of emerging PSC, later involved closely with the emergence of the Peninsula Surf Centres.
Phil Pemberthy
PSC President in the 1990s, Phil teaches surfing for the Mornington Peninsula Surf School, which he runs.
Mick Pierce
Respected goofy-footer and surfboard maker. Featured in the Hall of Fame. Recognised in the Tracks article 'There's More to VIctoria than Bells Beach and the Torquay Pub' (April 1979)
Keith Platt
Joint owner of 'Breakaway Magazine' the magazine for southern surfers in the 1970s
Ian Portingale
Standout surfer in the 1970s including winning the Victorian Title at Bells in 1974. HALL OF FAME NOMINEE. Now living in QLD.
Kelly Pritchard
Talented natural footer who surfed very well, esp.in the late 70s and early 80s. His tragic death affected many people.
Gary Quirk
AKA 'Quacker' - Fierce hassler and winner of numerous 'SNAKE' awards at the PSC before heading to QLD to live and surf.
Peter Reeves
Second in the JUNIOR section of the Point Leo 1200 of 1974
George Rice
Renowned surfboard maker who moved his shop to Bonbeach late in his career.
Simon Rice
Worked with, and rode Trigger Boards for a while in the 1970s (Breakaway - August 1976)
Paul Robinson
AKA 'Robo'. Kneeboarder extraordinaire; long time PSC member and raconteur.
Ronnie Roozen
Hot East surfer as recognised in the Tracks article 'There's More to VIctoria than Bells Beach and the Torquay Pub' (April 1979)
Mick Schafer
Strong early role in the PSC club in the 1970s and fine surfer in his own right.
Max Skillbeck
Winner of the JUNIOR section of the Point Leo 1200 in 1974
Ross Slaven
Sixth place in an elite final of the 1974 Point Leo 1200 establishes this surfer's credentials.
Gus Tankard
Gus had been a local surfer at Pt Leo since the '60's and a Trigger Bros team rider from the age of 18. His love of the ocean saw him move with his family, wife Judy and children Jamie, Kane, Kristie, Haley and Jackie to a home just fifty metres from the Leo beach. He and Judy brought up their clan and occasional long term guests Dave and Pidgeon in an environment conducive to fishing, snorkeling, surfing, sailing, swimming and walking the beautiful Pt Leo shoreline. Gus loved all these activities and even the misadventures added to his sense of fun.
Surfing at his favourite break Peak Rock, Gus's friendly big hearted nature would often see him giving a wave to one of his mates and in between sets he had us captivated with tales from his police force days. He kept superbly fit and when it was 5'-8' "behind the rock" he charged with the best of the young brigade. For those of us privileged to share these years with him the images of his radical takeoffs, scary wipeouts and awesome barrels are easy to recall and will live with us till we too join him
Gus died in 2003; this tribute from the Trigger Brothers site.Garry Taylor
AKA 'GT' - Strong surfer and respected shaped and board maker. Garry is a member of the HALL OF FAME
Wally Tibballs
Legendary goofy-footer who famously won the Quiksilver Trials in 1979?? HALL OF FAMER
Recognised in the Tracks article 'There's More to Victoria than Bells Beach and the Torquay Pub' (April 1979)Tony Thornton
AKA 'Physics'. Originally from New Zealand, Tony was an early member of the PSC in the 1970s and a First Reef enthusiast. He now lives and surfs on the Gold Coast.
Michael Tregaskis
Micko or Mick or Michael; long time Gunna surfer and photographer of many of the shots on the Hoax Coast page; not a lover of mals.
Phil Trigger
One of the twin brothers who founded 'Trigger Brothers Surfboards in 1970. HALL OF FAMEr. Numerous contest highlights including 5th place at Bells in 1974 and winner of the Point Leo 1200 in 1974.
Paul Trigger
The other twin and co-founder of Trigger Brothers Surfboards. HALL of FAME NOMINEE. Numerous contest highlights.
Evelyn Van Derra
Winner of the women's section of the Point Leo 1200 of 1974
Geoff Vockler
PSC Vice-President around the turn of the century, longtime Gunnamatta local, Geoff has surfed regularly in Indonesia.
Craig Watson
Current hot PSC surfer; he's already won the PSC Open Championship three times.
Mark Walker
PSC Club Champion during the late 1990s. Check the pictures in the 1990-2000 gallery
Dennis Warwick
Goofy-footer, glasser for Island Surf Co in 1980
Steve Wilkinson
AKA 'Wilko'. Excellent goofy-footer who helped pioneer the left at Peak Rock.
Peter Wilkinson
Steve's older brother, Kneeboarder, shaper for Triggers, heavily involved in contest surfing including the ASA competitions. Made flat decked round tails for Triggers (Breakaway - August 1976)
Peter White
Glasser for the Flinders Surf Co. around 1980.
Jon Wilson
Founder of Flinders Surf Company, then later BALIN in 1974.
Warrick Wynne
Webmaster of the Hoax Coast and defender of obscure Western Port left handers. Winner of the 1976 PSC B-Grade 6th contest held at flukey peak rock.
Andrew Wynne
Originally and briefly a knee=boarder, Andrew moved to stand up boards and PSC competitions very quickly
