Neilsen, Paul
Sociable first-generation pro surfer and tuberiding virtuoso from Queensland, Australia; Bells Beach winner in 1971, as well as that year's Australian National Titles; long-time surf retail magnate. Neilsen was born (1951) and raised on Queensland's Gold Coast, the son of the first full-time lifeguard in the resort area of Surfer's Paradise. Neilsen's debut surfing experience went badly. The 10-ye...
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Paul Neilsen. Photo: John WitzigSubscribe to view
Paul Neilsen, around 1974. Photo: Frant PithersSubscribe to view
Paul Neilsen, Burleigh, 1971. Photo: John HoganSubscribe to view
Paul Neilsen, Sunset, 1972. Photo: Bernie BakerSubscribe to view
Paul (left) and Rick Neilsen, early 1970s. Photo: Frank PithersSubscribe to view
Paul Neilsen
Paul Neilsen. Photo: John Witzig
Paul Neilsen, around 1974. Photo: Frant Pithers
Paul Neilsen, Burleigh, 1971. Photo: John Hogan
Paul Neilsen, Sunset, 1972. Photo: Bernie Baker
Paul (left) and Rick Neilsen, early 1970s. Photo: Frank Pithers