Surfing Australia News Winter 2013 | Page 23

50th Anniversary Souvenirs Surfing Australia: A Complete History Of Surfboard Riding In Australia written by Phil Jarratt is a lavish book with more than 150 photographs and chronicles the birth, growth and development of surfboard riding in Australia. SURFING AUSTRALIA Surfing Australia was established in 1963 as the Australian Surfriders Association and this year is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, Surfing Australia launched a series of important initiatives that culminated in the 2013 Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame in Sydney in February. To purchase please visit www.surfingaustralia.com The four in-circulation stamps released in partnership with Australia Post express an historical arc from the 1950s to the present day. The uncirculated 50 cent coins produced in partnership with the Royal Australian Mint are each packaged with their own unique surfboard shaped coin holder. The holder features an image of five-time World Champion Stephanie Gilmore. A special souvenir package to celebrate the initiative to name Australia’s 10 Most Influential Surfers 1963-2013 incorporated one of the Surfing Australia stamps with a photo of each surfer in the final 10. Winter 2013 | ? ?21