According to Goldy wunderkind, Tom Rigby.

Above: Riggaz has come a long way from the Goldy beachies he was weaned on. Lunas, 2014. Photo: Jethro James

The Gold Coast – one of the world’s global bodyboarding hubs. With kilometres of groomed, flawless beachies at their disposal, it’s no wonder dozens of bodyboarders from the GC have gone on to make a mark in the bodyboarding world. But who have been the most impressive of all time? We asked young buck Tom Rigby, 22 – easily a contender for a place on the list – who he reckons are the best ever and he hit us back with these seven greats (in no particular order). Do you reckon Riggaz was on the money? Who would you have included?







Byron Namenyi

Byron’s been the big chief of the Goldy ever since I can remember. He’s got a sick style, draws epic lines and his presence always keeps a good order in the lineup.



Above: Mitch at Snapper Rocks, from Riptide #195. Photo: Alex Ormerod

Mitch Rawlins

You don’t need to say much about Mitch except that he’s the best and almost every Goldy bodyboarder has tried to copy him.







Jess Kulken

Jess used to ride old-school Science boards, real fat ones, and he had the sickest style – really raw and powerful.



Above: Sam Gray, Froggies, from the Riptide Photo Annual 1997. Photo: Alex Ormerod



Sam Gray

You don’t see Sam surfing as much now, but he used to absolutely kill it. He’s got a flawless style and he did the biggest air reverse ever at Nuggan.



Above: Joey C on the coast just last week. Photo: Back Wash Photography

Joe Clarke

Joe has shredded every inch of the Goldy. From when I first saw him as a grom, right up to now he’s still my favourite to watch and gets me the most amped to surf.



Above: Gornza slotted in the Cook Islands for Riptide #201. Photo: Steve Wall

Nick Gornall

The G-man’s in here, of course. He’s the best dude at Straddie and is the most tech guy to come out of the Goldy.



Above: Rob Laurie, signature boost at Dbah. Photo: Mike Egan

Rob Laurie

Rob’s been going nuts for a long time now. He’s also done the biggest and craziest airs out of anyone on the Goldy, hands down.