I once had a discussion about who would might have caught the most waves ever on the Hoax Coast? I came down to Phil Trigger or Gavin Duffy. Someone else thought Mick Pierce.
I started surfing with Duffy in 1974, we were Davey’s Bay locals, and he never stopped. He’s the oldest grommet on the coast and, along the way, he has been a stalwart at the Peninsula Surfriders Club: committee man, graphic designer and creator of their publications and web sites for a long time and long time occupant of both the car-parks at Gunna, which is pretty much his favourite place. Duffy is moving to Queensland to connect with family and warmer waters. He’ll be missed on the Hoax Coast.
Below: Gavin, hanging at one of his favourite car parks.
Below: Gavin at Gunna (1981)
Warrick and Gavin, trying out wetsuits (1981)
Disclaimer: Gavin Duffy is the creator and co-editor of the Hoax Coast site. Warrick is still sticking to the story.