Paull, Keith (1946 – 2004)

Square-jawed regularfoot surfer from Queensland, Australia; winner of the 1968 Australian National Titles, and described by 1978 world champion Wayne Bartholomew as having "the most beautiful style in surfing."

Paull was born (1946) and raised on Queensland's Gold Coast, and began riding waves at age 14. The master of what was called the "power-crouch" style, Paull defeated world champions Midget Farrelly and Nat Young to win the 1968 Australian National Titles, prompting Surfing magazine to...