Surfing In The Sixties - Mona Boys
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- Surfing documentary about the surfing community of Mona Vale, on Sydney's Northern Beaches in the mid 1960s. The surfing footage of the 1960s was filmed by Russell Sheppard. It features a host of excellent surfers, as well as internationally acclaimed Midget Farrelly and Nat Young. Also featured is Bruce Channon, editor of two surfing magazines and photographer and writer Bruce Usher.
Mona Boy here… in the 60’s did MV Nippers, MV Primary, Pitwater High, …..lived Worriewood Valley and Bilgola Beach….Northern Beaches was the paradise
Sitting at work in Canada, been away for 3 years, and decided to start youtubing early surfing in Australia. Immediately clicked on this when it was suggested as I'm a Mona boy myself. Really amazing to see. You know the history is there but sometimes it feels like its disappeared and doesn't exist when you've been away for so long.
Thank you. it's amazing how many people relate to the film for many reasons. Mona Vale has changed a lot since the 60s but the old friendships made then still continue. Phil
My dad was Peter Trimnell-Ritchard. He used to tell me about all of these surfie stories from the 60's. Fighting the rockers (just fists and a bit of fun), going to Arms at Newport, driving up to Qld for surf trips in his Dad's Jaguar. All of his mates hanging around their house and eating all of his Mum's food (someone ate a whole roast one time and was banned for a few weeks). RIP Dad.
Hi Shaun, thanks for contacting me. Your father was one the most friendly and welcoming persons I ever met down at Mona Vale. We certainly had some great times in those days thanks to your dad and the Trimnell-Ritchaed family. Phil Sheppard
Another Mona boy here, first waves in the basin on a colonel sanders foamy, well done its great to see all the old boys in their prime, cheers.
Thanks Jim, it was definately great to edit this film and include many really good local surfers that people did not know. Phil
That Was So Cool watching history of the Northern Beaches. I was there in the late 70's to the 90's. Big thumbs Up. Cheers
Thanks Dave, it was fun to make and have so many people enjoy the film. Phil
It has always been a privilege to be in the presence of Midget as a child growing up, always so patient with the kids that use to surround him like he was the Pied Piper. Glorious memories. Thanks for the video.
Thank you very much, it was a pleasure to put this film together. The sequence of Midget at Palm Beach is my favaourite. He was truly a great surfer. Phil
Midget and Nat young changed surfing internationally, I reckon. Innovators.
What a gem. The foresight to film these historic days. What a beautiful way to spend 33 minutes.
Thanks Jeffrey, my brother Russell filmed all the 60s footage on standard 8mm film. It was a lot of fun to make this film, and I am glad you enjoyed it. Phil
Excellent little movie! Unreal footage, edition and music!!
Thanks Guilherme, it was a great film to make and have so many people enjoy it. Phil
Thank you Bruce
Done good surfed fine. Ian (Osker) Usher is the best I've ever had the privilege to watch, step into the suckup rock out the point.
Great surfing history doco on Mona Vale, & all the old legends, love to surf it stoned, then after have a Beer & a barby in the park at the beach
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Thanks for enjoying the film, it sounds like you had the full Mona Vale in the 60s experience. Phil
So great to see such a great doco on Mona and the basin!
Thank you, it was a great project to work on. Phil
Such a sweet little film ... thx soooo much ... so many great old memories came flooding back in .. from the Roy, Bower .. even Balmoral lol ..cheers
Thanks Stu, I guess every beach community around Australia has the same story. Phil
Unreal boys. I was a Mona local and rode my first wave in the basin along with many others.We were so so lucky to be there in the sixties and seventies.Thanks for the memories.
Thanks Michael, it certainly was a great time back then. Like you, many have been stoked to see this old footage. It was a pleasure to make this film. Phil
Hi Michael, I'm glad that the film has brought back all the good memories from the past. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 Good and sad Phil. Sad for those who are no longer with us like Scotty Bowen or cocky as we MV public school boys called him and good , for the memories that was once our paradise....
@@michaelkings5923 Yes, I agree with you completely Michael. A huge loss to everyone those amazing characters. Phil
Love this and great to see some friends in it too !
Thanks Deborah, it was a terrific film to make with all the fantastic footage my brother filmed in the early 1960s. Phil
the BEST 34 minutes I've had in a while ..THX SO MUCH ..I was a bit younger...but surfed many waves around Sydney, North of Brisbane and New Zealand ,little bit Hawaii...smooth SURFING back then..I don't really get into the THRASH & BASH stuff...too laid back ,maybe ?.
Hi Nic, thanks for your comments, it is amazing how many comments I have recieved like yours. I am happy that I put this film together for so many to enjoy. Phil
That was awesome. I grew up there but this would have been the generation before me. Amazing to see how different it was from the 60's to my teen years in the late 80's. Thank you.
Thank you Craig, we all had a great time in the 1960s for sure. Phil
What an excellent documentation of the history of that region. Dang man this filled me with stoke! Im at my place in Arkansas thousands of miles from any surf!
Hi Deepblu dude, I'm happy you enjoyed the film as have many other people from around the world. Phil
Born in '65 around the corner, at Bungan. Thanks for the memories.
Thanks Steve, it was a really good project to produce. Phil
Just brilliant, brings back many a memory - Nat Young, the famous Midget, Morning Start Surfboards etc - Thank you!
Thank you Are You Not Entertained? for your comments. It was a terrific film to make. Phil
Thanks for this great effort and pictorial and some great local blokes who are iconic. Great doco a definite favorite
Thanks Gary, it was a pleasure to put this film together, as I was just a kid who hung around with the older guys. After 50 years in the Film Industry I could make a great film from my brothers footage. Phil
Awesome thanks for sharing your journey.
Thanks Francois, it was fun to make this film which was about a special time for all the surfers involved. Phil
What a great piece of history, the joy and innovation of those days. Grew up in the sixties (NBHS) and am body surfing Dee Why Point (having progressed past boards) whenever there's swell. Absolutely love it. This film is a real credit to those involved.
Thanks Barry, it was a lot of fun for me to put this film together, and that so many people from all over the world enjoyed it. Phil
Love seeing the old stomping ground where I learnt to surf in the 80's. Fabulous history and footage by the fellas that were smart enough to document it all at the time. Great movie. Thanks
Hi Nic, my brother Russell Sheppard did a fantastic job filming the local Mona Vale surfers and many more. So it was a pleasure for me to produce and edit a new version 50 years later. It's been amazing how many people have related to the film. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 I loved seeing footage of Peter TR he was my financial guy back in the 90's and loved surfing with Bruce U at Nth Av in the 90's too, he captured such great shots of you all. Great job. Keep em coming!! Nic
This is an amazing film. Epic footage and great music. Seventy years old this film fully go me stoked🤙
Yeah William we are all in our seventies and enjoy looking back iat history. It was a really pleasing film to put together. Phil
Thx for the effort in making such an enjoyable film.
Thank you Steve, it was a terrific film to make and that a lot of people enjoyed it. Phil
Thanks so much for posting this wonderful footage. I had a similar life about 7years later surfing Mona Vale to Longreef and up and down the the coast. It was great time to grow up and appreciate the ocean and make great friends and memories. You made my day watching Surfing in the Sixties. Thanks.
Hi Michael, it's amazing how many surfers like you, from around the world, relate to the film. When I decided to re-make the film I had no idea of how it would resonant wih so many people. Thank you. Phil
Fantastic footage guys awesome
Surfed with Bruce Channon
Cheers 🍻
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Hi Surfing Prospector, glad you liked the film, as I had a great time putting it together. Bruce Channon was and still is, a great guy and excellent surfer. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 yes he is
Surfed with most of the gang in my time I’m 70 now
And busted up lol but still know how lol
The Bill 'Mooney' surfing at Noosa (30 minute mark approx.) was actually Bill Monie, younger brother of well known rugby league player and coach John Monie. Great footage and history.
Hi Tony, i am sorry about the typo mistake on Bill Monie's title. i always try to get those things correct, but unfortunately didn't. I'm glad you enjoyed the film. Phil
Great video! I grew up surfing at Av, so it was great to see footage of my dad Geoff's era.
Hi Jules, I'm glad the film's era relates to so many people and not just to the Mona Vale boys. Phil Sheppard
Unreal! Love Mona Vale. Lived in Dee Why in 1990 and surfed all up and down the “north shore”. What a great film!
Hi Some, thanks liking our film, it was satisfying to put all the old footage and photographs together of that era. Phil
The style, technic and our History of surfing is truely capture here good on ya for having the foresight.
Thanks Janet, it was a great time to grow up living near the beach. It was, and still is an important part of our lives. Phil
There must be so much of this kind of old footage out there. It’s great to see some of this recorded history edited like this. Well done to all involved.
Thanks Ian, I am glad you enjoyed the film. It's very pleasing that so many people connect with it. It was great fun putting it together. Phil
What a fantastic film, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Kerry, i'm glad you liked the film, it was a great project to work on. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 you’re welcome, the documentary had me wishing I grew up in Australia during that innocent era discovering unknown breaks with best friends feeling that freedom spoken of. I too left home in the 70’s with a board and shoulder bag and met many Aussies on “Walkabout.” Some called me mate, some called me “seppo” 😂. I loved their spirit of adventure which abounds in the documentary.
thanks for the upload!
Thanks Clyde, I'm glad you enjoyed the film. Phil
Thank you so much for making this treasure available. Did not know about Mona Vale, as back then was a teen surfing mostly Moffat & King’s, Caloundra. My fav spot was Tea Tree. It would be great if someone had similar footage chronicalling Sunshine Coast times. Of course Ma & Pa Bendall were the main show and McTavish loved them. By 1971, I declared surfing too crowded 😂
I guess I am kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream new series online ?
@Kannon Braylon Flixportal xD
@Eli Benedict thank you, I went there and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it !
@Kannon Braylon you are welcome :)
Thanks Wasabi, I was definately lucky to have a lot of great footage to turn into a surfing documentary. Phil
Truly the best portrayal of Australian surfing ever ❤
Wow Ike, I'm sure my brother Russell who filmed the surfing over 50 years ago will be really stoked with your comment. Phil
13:39 - Love that photo of Trevor "TB" Burslem in the red shirt with binoculars. He's a legendary Perth surfing identity (RIP 2006). He used to organise all the surf movies at the Regal Theatre, Subiaco in the 70's as well as write a surf column in the paper..
Epic!! Brings back so many memories. Thank you✌️❤️🙂
Thanks, I'm glad that the film resonates with so many people and their memories. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 👍🙂
Fantastic, a great watch. Very cool to see the history of such a great area.
Thanks Jack, it was a really fun film to make. Phil
Thanks for Mona memories ! Those were the days...
Hi Greg, that certainly was a great time. Phil
Absolute golden, north side royalty, one for the archives. Thanks to all for such precious memories...the footage from Uggs brings back many memorable moments...
Thanks Peter, it sure was a great time. Driving through the night, camping out and surfing all day at Uggs was one of my favourite surf trips. Phil
Excellent thanks for posting 📫👍!
Thanks Ike, I'm glad you liked the film. Phil
Thank you. I loved it!
Thanks Matt. Phil
I've been surfing almost 60 years and I love to see these older guys with style! Young kids have no style anymore!
Yeah, I agree with you and the guys in our film just having a lot of fun, and probably my favourite of all the films I have made. Phil
These guys rocked! So much fun with their mates!!!! Unbelievable!
It certainly was a great time to grow up. We were very lucky. Phil
I have to shape my own skeg nowadays. All of the ones on the market are long and super thin. I ain't going for it. Those days they had no problem with those big wide ass skegs. Getting out of control. The make goes to whatever is selling . Not what's practical. This was must of been the best era in surfing ever. 6os and 7os. Style and flow. Attitude as well. You guys are a true inspiration for me. Thanks for the knowledge my friend
No problem William, the idea of this film was to show a fantastic era in surfing. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 best era in my book. Epic surf history that is highly respected by me, thank you for spending so much time and energy to get this done
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Thanks William, this is perhaps the best surfing film I have edited. So many people around have viewed it and enjoyed it because they can relate to it. Phil.
Bruce Usher still is the basin master 🏄♂️
Yeah, when Bruce gets out in the basin he still surfs great at the surf spot where he learnt to surf. Phil
That was awsome fellas . As a Curl Curl ( Curly ) local in the late 50’s to early 60’s who also traveled south nearly every week end with mates who had cars ( until got own ). Parents has a holiday house at Broulee ( way ) back then . Thankyou for the visual trip down memory lane . Even if you reminded me of Nat ( Angry ) Young .I found out at Angourie he still is . At least Farrell ain’t doing drugs any more . So many Pennisular surfers did mix it with alcohol . Kind off feel proud for the Mona boys . Shame you all didn’t surf Morna back then ( North Stockton Beach ) .
Thanks Steavean, it was a great film to put together and it is incredible how many people from all over world relate to it and brings back memories they had during that time. Phil
Enjoyed the flick, waited for DY point to get a mention. Nice dig at the end. Just the way we like it !!
Hi Tyrone, I'm glad that you enjoyed the film. Sorry my brother didn't fim Dee Why, but he got shots of the Dessaix brothers john and Terry. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 mate one of the best put together films from our Northern beaches area. Living in Forster now & surfing Saltwater all the time.. Fun.
@@tyronecardwell5132 Sounds pretty cool to me. Phil
Great work!
Thank you. It was a lot of fun making the film. Phil
Been in love with surfing all my life. I am a California girl, this is one of the best films on surfing that i've seen in a good while beside Endless Summer this rates right up there! Thank you so much Mona Boys!
Wow, thanks Margie, that was high praise especially since Bruce Brown was such a talented filmmaker. My brother who filmed this in the 1960s will be really pleased when I tell him. Phil Sheppard.
No leashes Folk's! Some of us actually had to swim a lot before we got a 🏄
Hi Kevin, I totally agree, surfing point breaks and wiping out you had to swim really hard so your board didn't get too dinged. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 A lot of folks would of quit! Without the Leash! 🤙
Respect!!
Love it !
Thanks Louis, I'm happy that you liked the film. It was a lot of fun to produce it. Phil
Great film
Thank you, it was a lot fun to make. Phil
Born in Mona Vale hospital 1971
Idyllic footage, very lucky that russell had the inspiration and equipment.
A shot of the rubbish tip behind the beach and the coppers that woulds kick your arse after dark at the beach would be cool.
Hi Peter, you are definately right about Russell shooting all this great footage. The digital world allowed me to produce a film I was really proud of. Phil
Ahh yeah, the good old days when the Nth Beaches had banks, sand could move around freely and houses werent built on most of the dunes
It certainly was the best time to grow up on the Northern Beaches, and we had the best of it. Phil
Diver suits with beaver tail flapping standard issue early 60's along with frozen nads
love it from the US OF A!!!!!!
Thanks Joe. I'm glad you enjoyed the film, it was a lot of fun to make. Phil
sick to see the nuances and style in their surfing that have carried thru to today
Hi Sunova, you summed the film up perfectly. Happy you enjoyed it. Phil
At 10 :40 it’s Nat the wanka 🤣🤣🤣
Australia was a great country then
Sure was, but it is still best country to live in. Phil
Hello, I would like to contact you about the use of part of this video which we are interested in for a documentary project we are developing. Thank you, Kind Regards
Hi Rebecca, my name is Phil Sheppard, the best way to contact me is by email: philsheppard@optusnet.com.au and give me details of what you want. Phil
Most people drove to Mona Vale to escape the sewage at Manly and DeeWhy. Are those Bondi cigars .
That was a bad wipeout at sunset. Was that Eddie aikow
Hi again William, that heavy wipe-out was the late great Eddie Aikau. Phil
If anyone knows of a way to see 'The Ultimate Life' please let me know
Hi Vaughn, there is no DVD of the "Ultimate Life" but I have the video files used to edit "Surfing InThe Sixties" so I might put it together and put it on You Tube some time. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 Cheers! This edit was a pleasure to watch, especially trying to spot locations I recognise on the South Coast
The diff between now and then is the lite weight boards. The modern surfer can "muscle" his way into positions, the old heavy boards had to be caressed into positions with soul.... Not much of that now
Hi Broderick, you are right about modern day surfing, but it is just an evolution that continues. The 60s though was really a great era to surf. Phil
Bad ass!
Thank you, it was certainly a great era. phil
Thank you, it was certainly a great era. phil
Surfing without beer and girls, something missing I think.
Oh well, we had a girl sliding down thw Wappa Dam wall which was pretty awesome. Phil
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Thanks Jack. Phil
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Thanks Zom Art. Phil
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Why did you let them take your firearms ?...incredibly sad...
Hands down, the best surf film I have watched in ages! Thanks for the intimate look into your wonderful life of surf! I grew up in that era, in California, and I can really relate to your vibe, and I love seeing what you guys were up to in the 60's. God bless.... and show us more! great little video!
Hi Rodney, it was a pleasure to take an old film in 8mm and upgrade it to a 16 -9 film. In those days Miki Dora, Lance Carson, Dewey Webber and many others were our heros. The films of Bruce Brown and McGillivary - Freeman and many more was our inspiration to start making surf films. Phil
@@walkcyclesydney1725 I grew up surfing Malibu and Ventura from the very early 60's and spent many a day surfing alongside Webber, Carson and Dora over the years. Those were the days for sure, free and easy!
@@RodneyHaltom Sounds like a lot of fun. I surfed Malibu in the late 70s and it was great. Phil
Thank you. I loved it!
Thanks, It was a very enjoyable film to make. Phil