Speakys Surf Skate Snow

Great to see the Corio Bowls will be looked after,,,, Big Al is a Geelong skateboarding legend, one of the most passionate people I know with all things skateboarding,,,,
We appreciate all he has done for skating.

The 'cheese grater' bowls that fed a generation of skaters A set of skate bowls with origins as an outlet for teens in a tough Geelong suburb, once visited by Tony Hawk, may soon be preserved long-term through heritage protection.

Easter Pop up Sale at the new G Boards in Torquay, open 9am to 4pm Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Pop in say hi,,,,
G boards 1a Baines Crt

Timeless pic of 2 amazing people,,,,

TWO UP AT TORQUAY

There is a fundamental element to the story of the coastal town where we are based, the beach is the background. All of the tall tales and true, all of the characters, all of the myths and legends are overlaid onto the background of the beach. The beach here has been drawing people to it for eons, every generation adding another layer in time. This pic is of Dick and Joan Garrard riding tandem at Torquay about 70 years ago. A similar pic of the couple was used in an early brochure providing tourism advice for anyone wanting to visit the area. There are a couple of things to remember when viewing images from this era . . . one is that this is surfing in Torquay pre wetsuits . . . it would only be for a few months each year that the water would be warm enough to tolerate prolonged exposure. There were no surf shops, if you wanted to ride a board you had to have the skills and tools needed to build one, have a mate that could or know someone who you could borrow a board from. The boards were long, heavy, hollow ply wood constructions that would take on water while being used. At the end of a session surfers would have to stand the boards up and let the water drain out. The Garrard's are just one of many Torquay families with the beach in their blood. Thousands of people each year learn to surf at Torquay, almost all of them learning on "G boards" the G is for Garrard, the beach . . . well . . . that remains the background.

Pic courtesy of the Garrard family

Our good mates at G Boards have just opened a new Warehouse and Show Room in Torquay.

New showroom is almost ready to go. Come say hi and check out the full range of Gboards Opens Monday. 1A Baines Cr Torquay. @gboards_aus Where the fun begins 🌊🌊🌊

🏆 Gail Couper Reigns 🏆

Gail Couper isn’t just a name etched in local surfing folklore—she’s a true icon of Australian women’s surfing.
A long-time teacher at Lorne and a powerhouse competitor, Gail dominated the Victorian titles and made waves at Bells and beyond

This image captures her during one of her many triumphs—holding trophies from yet another stellar performance at the Australian Titles.

Gail’s victories at Australian National Titles included wins in 1966, 1967, 1971, 1972 and 1975.

📍Australian National Surfing Museum, Torquay - https://g.co/kgs/mthv8Rb

Information Credit: Marie Louise van der Klooster, Researcher and Archivist, ANSM

Speakys Cloth Patch

Speakys Cloth Patch - SPEAKYS SURF SHOP Speakys Cloth Patch 7cm + 7cm

Speakys Red Car Sticker. FB Holden Surf Wagon.

Speakys Red Car Sticker - SPEAKYS SURF SHOP Speakys Red Car Sticker. FB Holden Surf Wagon. 10cm + 15.7cm Oval Shape

Classic old Off Piste Mt Buller Sticker. Clear background 7cm+18cm

Off Piste Sticker - SPEAKYS SURF SHOP Classic old Off Piste Mt Buller Sticker. Clear background 7cm+18cm

Anzac weekend/ Mothers Day
Garage Sale
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April 10am to 3pm Only
Emu’s, Dickies, Havi’s and Birkenstocks and other little surprises.
Great pick up for Mother’s Day,,,,,,,
Please note there are limited sizes, first in best dressed.

Anzac weekend/ Mothers Day
Garage Sale
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April 10am to 3pm Only
Emu’s, Dickies, Havi’s and Birkenstocks and other little surprises.
Great pick up for Mother’s Day,,,,,,,
Please note there are limited sizes, first in best dressed.