Tasmania's Famous Son Errol Flynn

Many people don’t realise that Hollywood star Errol Flynn was Tasmanian.

The swashbuckling star of the 1930s and 1940s had a reputation for drinking, fighting, womanising and sailing.

He has recently been honoured in his home town of Hobart.

A star has been unveiled on the footpath outside Hobart’s heritage State Cinema in North Hobart.

Tasmania’s famous son was born in Hobart 100 years ago on June 20, 1909.

His father, Theodore Thomson Flynn was a lecturer, and professor of biology at the University of Tasmania.

If you are a big fan of Errol Flynn you might be interested to hear that there is now an Errol Flynn Society of Tasmania.

This Youtube clip is the introduction to a documentary about his life and gives glimpses of Flynn in his many roles.

National Australian Wave Sailing Titles 2009

All week saw Marrawah bathed in sun with little to no swell (shoulder to head high); however, spirits were still high as there was always plenty to do; surfing, diving, SUP boarding, four wheel driving, beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, table tennis -the list goes on and on. Oh! Did I mention the pub! The sponsors and organisers had done a fantastic job, every night there was a social event to go to, be it the local bands, Nationals table tennis tournament, a huge spit roast and crayfish night or just a gathering of friends for a few quiet drinks.

If you would like to read more about the titles and see some more great action shots go to Tim’s blog at Word On The Beach.

Images by White Caps Photography