Swell Shaper Game
Chapter 1

The dawn of daylight bathing

Chapter 2

Guardians in red and yellow

Chapter 3

Riding the waves of innovation

Chapter 4

The coastal sandbox of play and slang

Ch 3 · Riding the waves of innovation
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matilda The origins of Australia's major surf brands.

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Swell Shaper
BETA

matilda Shape incoming ocean swells to discover how the coastline defines the Australian way of life.

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Simon Anderson's three-fin thruster

matilda Narrabeen surfer Simon Anderson designed the square-tailed board in October 1980 and proved its speed at Bells Beach in 1981.

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Quiz

At which famous Australian surf spot did Simon Anderson win a 1981 contest, proving his three-fin design?

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Quiz

What is the name of the revolutionary three-fin surfboard design invented by Simon Anderson in 1980?

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An innovation spreads fastest when its creator chooses not to own it.

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Speedo and the racerback

matilda This hydrodynamic design inspired the famous slogan Speed on in your Speedos.

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Quiz

What was the original name of the Sydney company that eventually became Speedo?

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Quiz

Which revolutionary Speedo swimsuit design challenged moral codes in 1928 by exposing the wearer's shoulders?

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Fun Fact

Thruster power: Simon Anderson didn't patent his game-changing 'thruster' three-fin design, allowing shapers worldwide to copy it for free.

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Quiz

In which Victorian coastal town were both Rip Curl and Quiksilver founded in 1969?

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Quiz

Who founded the global surf brand Billabong on the Gold Coast in 1973?

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Glossary
thruster (noun)
A surfboard configuration utilizing three fins to improve stability and maneuverability. In 1980, Australian surfer Simon Anderson created this setup, permanently transforming global wave-riding technology.

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matilda Budgie Smugglers

Cuffed on Bondi Beach, showin' off those thighs, budgie smuggler's free!

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Quiz

Why were men wearing the new Speedo swim briefs arrested at Bondi Beach in 1960?

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Quiz

What is the humorous Australian slang term for the tight-fitting men's swim brief?

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Gossip

Would you wear classic 'budgie smuggler' swim briefs to the beach?

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