Question: Who was the first surfboard rider to ride Noosa’s famous points?
Answer: Well, this is trickier than it looks. Some might have said Bob McTavish in 1961, but ironman and surfboard legend Hayden Kenny was at least four years ahead of him. But the truest answer is probably Kevin Freeman, of the pioneering Noosa family, who cut down a surf ski of his mother’s and rode it at First Point in 1948.
This is just some stuff to store in your frontal lobe if you missed out on the inaugural Salty Brains Surf Trivia Night at Land & Sea Brewing Co last Tuesday, because Salty Brains will be back for three more fun-packed sessions over the next few months, using surf trivia to create awareness of the work of Surfers For Climate.
Surfers for Climate chief executive officer Josh Kirkman told Noosa Today: “With its world-famous surf breaks, Noosa is the quintessential surfing town, so I’m thrilled we’re bringing the Salty Brains Surf Trivia tour to town for locals and visitors alike.
“We’re inviting the Noosa community to get a team together, come along and test their knowledge of surfing, local surf legends, the beach and ocean, and climate change at the Salty Brains Surf Trivia event. Everyone is welcome from grommets to pros, mums, dads and everyone in between.”
Surfers for Climate is running these oceans-themed trivia events in partnership with beverage partners around Australia, with events also happening in Byron Bay, Forster, Pacific Palms, Torquay, Brisbane, Merewether, Freshwater, Avalon, Bondi and the Gold Coast.
“I’m privileged to travel around the country and meet so many surfers who want to chat with me about the climate changes they’re already seeing in their patch of ocean,” Josh said.
“Surfers know the ocean better than most people, but our ability to read and rely on the ocean will be altered or lost as weather patterns grow increasingly extreme and unpredictable.
“We hope this community trivia series will be a catalyst for bringing together a local tribe of surfers, sun-cooked larrikins and other allies to have a good time and start conversations about how to amplify existing local climate actions or start new ones.
“Climate change is here now and it’s up to every one of us to help protect oceans and marine life, our communities and each other from its worst impacts.”
Upcoming Salty Brains Surf Trivia nights at Land & Sea will be 27 September, 25 October and 29 November. $12 single ticket/$50 season ticket. Over $1000 in raffle prizes. To register visit events.humanitix.com/salty-brains-surf-trivia-at-land-and-sea-brewery-noosa-august-to-december
