United States Surfing Association (USSA)
Southern California–based organization, operating from 1961 to 1967; surfing's first nationwide association, launched as an advocacy group to improve the sport's image, then evolving into an administrative body for surf competition. American surfing in the early '60s was often presented in newspaper and magazine articles as filled with raucous bleach-blond hodads and gremmies; Southern California...
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USSA founder Hevs McClelland, left, and Miki Dora, 1965Subscribe to view
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Two-time USSA ratings champion Corky Carroll. Photo: Ron StonerSubscribe to view
Paddle race, Huntington Beach. Photo: Ron ChurchSubscribe to view
Judges stand at a 1965 USSA contest. Photo: Ron ChurchSubscribe to view
Three-time USSA ratings champion Joyce Hoffman. Photo: Ron StonerSubscribe to view
USSA founder Hevs McClelland, left, and Miki Dora, 1965
USSA window sticker
Two-time USSA ratings champion Corky Carroll. Photo: Ron Stoner
Paddle race, Huntington Beach. Photo: Ron Church
Judges stand at a 1965 USSA contest. Photo: Ron Church
Three-time USSA ratings champion Joyce Hoffman. Photo: Ron Stoner