Richard Herbert 75

Herbie heading to South Aus. for the Australian titles. Thats Herb front row second on the right holding the shirt.

John Blanch

One of Cronulla’s regular performers from the 60’s crew, John Blanch enjoying the moment.

Johnston Brothers Tribute.

Wayne (Zombie) Johnston’s five surfing sons have found an unique way to celebrate their late fathers memory. They commissioned Jacko’s to produce 5 individual retro single fins complete with vintage logos for each brother shaped by Laurie Froggy Byrne. The blue colour was Wayne’s favorite Well done to everyone involved.

Wayne (Zombie) Johnston

Wayne (Zombie) Johnston worked at Jackson Surfboards in the early 70’s, as well as muti tasking he even had a hand in building the brick back walls of the factory. A former top Aussie Ametuer performer Zombie was known around town for his skill on his Norton motorbike. Wayne earned his knickname from his workmate Gordon “Greasy” Merchant because of the way he walked around the factory…like a Zombie. Wayne is unfortunately another one of Cronulla’s growing list of local surfing legends who sadly died well before his time. 1952 to 2013.Photo Jack Eden.

 

Jim and Dave 40 years with Jackson Surfboards.

Jackson Surfboards co-owners Jim Parkinson and Dave Mattison celebrate 40 years of building fine surfcraft down at Jacko’s this year. Jim who is a multi talented shaper, experience is second to none on The Southside. While Dave’s restorations are in full demand as well. The boys are producing some great product and show no signs of slowing down. The factory is like a shrine to Cronulla Surfing history and well worth a look. Jim and Dave photos by Chris Stroh

 

Jim Parkinson

Dave Mattison

 

Stiff Skateboards

Local Cronulla skaters created Stiff Skateboards in the early 80’s. There motto was” If it aint stiff it aint worth shit”. The boys even built a concrete bowl in the backyard.Tracks adv ’82.

Brett -Livingstone Strong

Australian born  Brett Livingstone Strong today is a world renown artist and sculptor whose work is in high demand in the upper end of the art world, He was Michael Jackson’s artist and his work is displayed in the Whitehouse. In ’79 he carved a John Wayne portrait into a large fallen boulder in the US that sold for a million dollars. Prior to his fame in the early 70’s Livingstone Smith worked at  Jackson Surfboards doing spray jobs on boards.  Gordon Merchant of Billabong fame  also shaped surfboards at Jackos  .

Clearline Shapes by Magu

Greg Melhuish shaped under the Cleanline label in the 70’s ,many boards were memorable for there rainbow colourful sprays. Below Magu ripping on his own shapes.

Geoff Solness

Soulman was a Point and Island specialist  with a huge talent for getting shacked when the swell was mean and maxing. Photo Chris Stroh late 70’s

Gary Birdsall

Cronulla 60’s surfing legend Gary Birdsall showing his early style. Photo courtesy Steve Core.