Gunston 500
Professional surf contest held in South Africa from 1969 to 1999, originally called the Durban 500; a world pro circuit mainstay in the '70s, '80s, and part of the '90s. The inaugural Durban 500 was South African surfing's first pro event, and was billed as a team match between South Africa and Australia. Sponsor Gunston Cigarettes put up a 500-rand first-place award; other prizes included a moto...
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1975 Gunston 500, DurbanSubscribe to view
Mark Richards (left), winner of 1980 GunstonSubscribe to view
1969 Durban 500 finalists; winner Gavin Rudolph on far rightSubscribe to view
Kelly Slater, 1994 Gunston 500. Photo: John Seaton CallahanSubscribe to view
Gunston 500 winners Lynette McKenzie (left) and Pauline MenczerSubscribe to view
Six-time Gunston winner Shaun Tomson, 1977. Photo: Pat FlanaganSubscribe to view
1975 Gunston 500, Durban
Mark Richards (left), winner of 1980 Gunston
1969 Durban 500 finalists; winner Gavin Rudolph on far right
Kelly Slater, 1994 Gunston 500. Photo: John Seaton Callahan
Gunston 500 winners Lynette McKenzie (left) and Pauline Menczer
Six-time Gunston winner Shaun Tomson, 1977. Photo: Pat Flanagan