Surfing Australia News Winter 2013 | Page 12

Australia’s 10 Most Influential Surfers 1963 – 2013 Australian surfing boasts a rich heritage of champions and innovators and as part of Surfing Australia’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Australia’s 10 Most Influential Surfers 1963-2013 was named. The campaign was conducted through a public vote and through votes provided by members of the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame. It was based on the following criteria: “The Australian surfer who through their surfing, and their wider contribution, has had the most profound influence on the national character of Australian surfing.” ? 1 Mark Richards 2 Simon Anderson 3 Robert “Nat” Young 4 Michael Peterson ? 5 Midget Farrelly 6 Tom Carroll 7 Layne Beachley 8 Wayne Bartholomew ? 9 Mark Occhilupo 10 Bob McTavish 10? |? Surfing Australia News