Remembering Kevin Brennan: teenage master of Bondi's waves but a drug-fuelled disaster on land
Briefly

Kevin Brennan was a 15-year-old surfing prodigy who won both junior and senior titles in New South Wales, becoming a local legend amid struggles that ultimately led to his tragic demise.
Bondi's transformation from a 'scum valley' of cheap flats and danger to a beautiful beach for beautiful people has made Kevin's legacy almost unrecognizable fifty years after his death.
Surfing writer Monty Webber reflects on Bondi's gritty past where Kevin excelled, stating it was a breeding ground for tales like Brennan's—reflecting both beauty and tragedy hidden beneath the surface.
Peter Bowes comments on Brennan's complexity, referring to him as both 'a boy among men' and 'an artist' in the water, showcasing the dichotomy of his life.
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