THE 1970 WORLD SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS, BY GEOFF LUTON

This untitled article by Geoff Luton was the main feature of Surfing World’s 1970 “World Titles” issue. It has been slightly shortened and edited.  *  *  * The fifth World Surfboard Riding Contest commenced unofficially on May 1, 1970, with a procession of all international team members, complete with national flags and banners, through the…