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In 1977, Wayne turned full-time professional and finished second behind South African surfer Shaun Tomson in his rookie year.In that same year, he contested the first Stubbies Surf Classic at Burleigh Heads, regarded as the first man-on-man style surfing event ever contested, but was eliminated from the contest by Michael Peterson in the semi-finals.
Returning to compete in 1978, Wayne dominated the competition on the world tour and secured his first World Surfing Champion title.
The large black and white photograph has been personally signed by Wayne and he added the extra inscription “Surf for Life”.
