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The Peninsula Boys

The Peninsula Boys

Posted by Paul Trigger on 14th Jul 2026

From Left to Right: A very young Steve Wilkinson, older brother Peter Wilkinson, Ando patting Wilko’s dog Jep, Phil Brain, Simon Rice, Alan “Wally” Tibballs, Russell Davies, Tony Fo … read more
Midget Farrelly

Midget Farrelly

Posted by Paul Trigger on 14th Jul 2026

By the time we captured our first vision of Midget Farrelly surfing live, he was already the 1964 World Surfing Champion—a household name who was highly marketable. In fact, he had published his … read more
In the beginning there was snow.

In the beginning there was snow.

Posted by Paul Trigger on 14th Jul 2026

When many of our fellow surfers were getting hooked on skiing over the winter months of the 70s, brother Phil and I stayed true to our passion for surfing and competing. At the time, there were a host … read more
The Pot Belly Stove Episode

The Pot Belly Stove Episode

Posted by Paul Trigger on 14th Jul 2026

It seems ludicrous looking back to the mid-70s, when the front window of the Trigger Bros Chelsea store was highlighted with Blaze fireplaces, but those were the extraordinary steps Phil would take to … read more
Wacky times at Trigger Bros Surfboards

Wacky times at Trigger Bros Surfboards

Posted by Paul Trigger on 14th Jul 2026

Floodwaters down East Creek Just before the turnoff to Point Leo, East Creek travels under the Hastings–Flinders Road. In the wet season, it can be seen as a virtual flood plain on the Red Hill … read more