Isabel Letham: the story of the mother of Australian surfing
Swimming instructor and surfboard riding pioneer Isabel Letham is often called “the mother of Australian surfing.” This is her life story. Isabel Ramsay Letham was born on May 23, 1899, in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia. She was an adventurous, energetic, and smiley person who became known as one of the first women to ride […]
Swimming instructor and surfboard riding pioneer Isabel Letham is often called “the mother of Australian surfing.” This is her life story. Isabel Ramsay Letham was born on May 23, 1899, in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia. She was an adventurous, energetic, and smiley person who became known as one of the first women to ride a surfboard in Australia in 1915.
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Isabel Letham: the story of the mother of Australian surfing
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