Newquay welcomes Surfer of the South sculpture at the Killacourt
Surf heritage commemorated with a donation from The Keogh Foundation
Newquay has received a remarkable addition to its coastline with the installation of the “Surfer of the South” sculpture, donated by The Keogh Foundation.
Standing 16 feet tall, the bronze sculpture was crafted at the Morris Singer Foundry.
It serves as both a gift to the town and an homage to Newquay’s surfing history, marking over 60 years of surfing heritage in the area.
The Keogh family, who moved to Newquay in the late 1960s, were instrumental in the town's surf culture, having opened some of the first surf shops and surfboard factories in the region.
The installation also acts as a tribute to Mr Keogh who passed away earlier in 2023.
A space for reflection at the Killacourt
The Killacourt was selected as the location for the sculpture after other locations were deemed unsuitable due to ground conditions and permission requirements.
It provides a vantage point overlooking the bay where Bluewater surfing began six decades ago, offering both technical suitability and historical significance.