Richard Herbert

The infectious smile and character behind it was best known to one and all as Herbie. A talented surfer and shaper who during his career worked for G&S, Goodtime, Emerald and Waterforce  . This shot captured Herbie at work at Force 9 in the early 90’s.Image from Inside Sunset.

 

Denny Childs

Denny Childs started his own board company called Southern Comfort in the winter of ’73 after spending his apprenticeship in board shaping at Jackson Surfboards. Along with partner Bob Colligan they started in an old house as the factory at Taren Point with $1000.00 and 5 custom orders. By 75 when the shot below was taken at Wanda, Denny’s custom shapes were in demand. Photo Peter Simons.

Smurf

Shaun Smith has long been an underground legend around the beaches and reefs of Cronulla as far back as the  70’s. Smurf excelled at big Point on his backhand so it was no surprise in 1985 he won the first Cronulla Point Boardriders club championship.

 

 

Alley Groms

North Cronulla Alley has always attracted its fair share of young surf rats who excel quickly in the Rip bowl thanks to its consistency. In the late 80’s 2 of the best Groms on the rise was Jenna and Andy King seen here having a typical schoolboy daydream.

Peter Townend at The Point.

When Peter Townend moved to Cronulla from The Gold Coast around ’73 he left his mark when began surfing The Point. PT soon had the place wired and helped inspire many locals with his tube performances. This shot of PT was taken in ’75 the following year he became Pro Surfing’s first tour champion. Photo Hugh McLeod.

Peter Glasson

Well respected  Cronulla Point charger back in the 70’s and board shaper Peter Glasson seen  here hanging out at Force 9 Factory early 90’s. Image from Inside Sunset

 

Gerry Manion ’79

Gerry Manion was  only slightly built but it did not stand in his way when it came to Cronulla Point. From the crowds to the biggest 2nd reef days Popout was the man to watch. This shot taken by Tim Vanderlaan in May ’79.

Southern Comfort Factory

The Southern Comfort Factory with the showroom and outside view on Taren Point rd around ’78. Photos by Ross Marshall

Wall Boys ’71

This photo was taken back in the summer of ’71 by Jack Boo a homeless old bloke who snapped pics of all the beach kids down near the Alley most weekends Pictured from left Strohy, Kenny Mac, unknown, unknown and Brett Hamon  far right.

Tim Vanderlaan Go Pro

Tim has long been one of Cronulla’s longest surviving surf photographers who started shooting surf photos back in the Seventies. He still lives and shoots in the Cronulla area and has been known for  pushing the boundaries with his experimental camera boards. With the introduction of the Go Pro Tim’s got a new toy to play with. This shot taken at Wanda Beach May 2013.