Library talk celebrates Noosa's surf heritage

Local surf historian and author, Phil Jarratt, will recount Noosa’s rich surfing heritage and talk about his new book A Cup of Tea with God at Noosaville Library this month.

“Surfing and the surfing culture is such an iconic part of Noosa’s heritage and this book represents a valuable chronicle of this aspect of Noosa’s story,” says Noosa Library Service Heritage Librarian Jane Harding.

“It’s a welcome addition to the documentary history of the area.”

Ms Harding says Jarratt produced the book and accompanying DVD to commemorate Noosa’s forthcoming designation as a National Surfing Reserve.

National Surfing Reserves are iconic places of intrinsic environmental, heritage, sporting and cultural value to a nation, she says.

There are only four other National Surfing Reserves in Queensland – Burleigh Heads, Kirra, Currumbin, and Snapper Rocks – and eighteen Australia-wide.  Only one of these, Manly-Freshwater in Sydney, also has World Surfing Reserve status, Ms Harding said.

Mr Jarratt says this is the next step for Noosa, and proceeds from the sale of the book will help support the cause.

The Noosa National Surfing Reserve takes in five point breaks and three beach breaks between North Sunshine Beach and the Noosa River mouth.

Mr Jarratt will speak at Noosaville Library on Sunday 22 March 2015. The event will also include a short film screening.  Entry is free. Book online at Noosa Libraries or phone (07) 5329 6534.

4 March 2015