Peter Townend, the first World Champion in surfing, achieved this milestone in the winter of 1976, paving the way for professional surfing alongside legends like Kelly Slater and Steph Gilmore. Now, 50 years later, he reflects on the transformative era of the ’70s and his journey from aspiring surfer to shaping his own boards, contributing to the evolution of the sport.
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