Dave Spiler photo Greg Button

Ross Marshall

Ross Marshall at The Point surfing on the first surfboard he ever shaped photo Greg Button late 70’s.

Les Chook Martin

Portrait of Chook, around the time he was building a solid reputation for charging. Circa 70’s by Greg Button.

Gary Hughes

Gary Hughes going from surf star to rock star hanging out on Butto’s balcony early 80’s photo Greg Button.

Greg Button.

Butto was renown for his water photography capturing some of the most iconic tube shots to come out of Cronulla in the seventies. Greg was also and excellent Knee Boarder who charged equally hard at The Point and Island. Here’s a cover shot of Butto on the 2nd last edition of  Free Surf and a sales docket from Peter Clarke Surfboards ’76.

Ross Bullard

In the 70’s  Cronulla Point was the place for alternate board craft. The most popular being Mat’s and Kneeboards. Ross Bullard was easily one of the best Kneeboarders around the time and was well known for taking on the heaviest waves on the biggest days that everyone else passed up. Photo Greg Button late 70’s.

Kev Cassidy

Kev Cassidy didnt hold back on his backhand at Shark Island throughout the 80’s he was The Islands mmain goofyfoot charger who helped inspire the next generation like Boogs and Jeremy Hrbac to have a go.Below Kev on the edge as he negotiates the ledges. Photo Greg Button Circa 80’s.

The Bumpy Knee Surfing Contest ’76

Ross Bullard and Alistair Waddell organised the Bumpy Knee surfing Contest held at Midway in 1976. Image courtesy Greg Button

Alby Ross

This shot of Alby Ross was taken early 80’s with Alby setting up for the First Reef bowl section Photo Greg Button.

Cronulla Point Storm ’75

June ’75 The Point was hammered by a huge big swell. The old Tree took a battering and was knocked over while in the bottom photo The Point closes out Photos Greg Button.