Peter ‘PT’ Townend – The '76 World Champ RETURNS, 50 years of pro surfing, Huntington Beach’s legacy

The first-ever World Champion and true icon of the sport, Peter “PT” Townend, returns to The Lineup after his last appearance… our very first episode. From winning the inaugural world title in 1976 to helping launch professional surfing itself, PT’s fingerprints are all over the DNA of modern surf culture. As we near the 50th anniversary of that historic moment, PT reflects on the wild early days of the tour, the evolution of the CT, and the shifting balance between soul and structure in surfing. He shares insight on his work curating the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, his efforts behind the scenes of the Lexus US Open of Surfing, and how the Visit HB partnership is reshaping Surf City’s global presence. Plus, PT weighs in on today’s new school, shares his favorite MP story, and answers fan questions about legacy, progression, and producing cult classics like Secret Machine. Shop new 2025 Championship Tour merchandise at http://www.WSLStore.com Compre novos produtos do Championship Tour de 2025 em https://ift.tt/4PsW0C1 Play WSL Fantasy here - https://ift.tt/04cDKrp Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel. For More Visit: https://ift.tt/E3FM8cG Like the WSL on Facebook: https://ift.tt/BmQocka Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/wsl Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/ugZySLt World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THd_2NNSWL0