I learnt to surf at Kirra at the age of two and half, on dad's 9-foot mal.
From that day I had always wanted to be like my dad and join KSC.
My mother would not let me join because I was too young, so at the age of seven I joined Kirra Surfriders.
During my years in KSC I have watched people become champions, attended a few heated meetings, worked hard at club rounds, seen people pass out at club functions, seen a lot of good friendly grommet abuse (character building), and learnt a lot of history about my club.
I love it all and everything I have mentioned, is what makes Kirra such a unique club.
When I hear stories from Kirras foundation members I get extremely jealous, because life seemed so much better in the 60's; perfect 6-8ft Kirra wrapping around the point, unridden, untouched, no crowds, no groyne's, no pollution, no high rises, just pure fun. But times have changed and so has Kirra, some say for the good others say for the worst.
The question will always arise:' Will Kirra ever be the same?' Only time will tell.
While putting the history together I have learnt that Kirra isn't just a Surfriding Club, but an organization that works on team effort and family spirit, without this KSC wouldn't be where it is today 36 years on and still strong.
Rochelle Scammell