Finding Steve's Place

by Liz Harfull

Steve Woolston would never describe himself as famous, but it’s fair to say that he’s a legend in certain circles, with extraordinary stories to tell. A gun shearer, who loves horses, dogs and fast cars, his childhood was a boy’s own adventure, growing up near Keith in the South Australian bush. Then in the 1960s, he discovered the world of surfing. His search for the perfect, uncrowded wave, led him to the sleepy seaside village of Robe, where he set up the iconic surf shop, Steve’s Place, and founded one of the world’s longest-running surfing competitions.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the first event, Liz Harfull brings together the surprising story of Steve’s life, from challenging adventures in the Outback to a surfing accident that almost cost him his life, shared with fascinating bush characters and some of the most famous names in Australian surfing. As one of his mates put it: ‘Every day something funny or interesting happened, just because it did!’

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Published December 1, 2018