TORQUAY 1955

Snapshot of Torquay in the summer of 1955. Camping, snorkling, surfing, shenanigans and surf club activities captured on 8mm film by Mike Calder. Torquay surf pioneer Vic Tantau features in the paddle board race and surfing footage.

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WOW thanks for posting this. I've never seen this before. My dad Vic Tantau is in it and made me a little sad but melted my heart.

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4:19-4:46 you can also see some bellyboards