With the completion of the artificial ‘Southern Ocean Surf Reef’ affectionately known as ‘Midd’s Reef’ at Middleton Beach in Albany, I was invited to design a commemorative t-shirt for the Albany Boardriders Club to mark its unveiling in 2025.
The artwork brings together iconic elements of Middleton Beach - Norfolk pines that line the foreshore, the barge that constructed the reef, breaching whales, and the two offshore islands in King George Sound: Michaelmas and Breaksea. While some artistic license has been applied in the way these features are combined, the design captures the essence of the new reef and what it offers - a consistent quality, surfable wave for all surfers, be they beginners or intermediate, at an accessible location just minutes from town.
Once I have more details about where the garments can be purchased, I’ll update this post.
