Ken “Major ” Williams

One of Cronullas most talented surfing identities of the sixties was Ken Williams. Here the Major shows off his 1947 Prefect at The Point in ’61. Photo by Jack Eden.

Force 9 Surfboards

 Force 9 Surfboards was owned and run by longtime Cronulla surfer/ shaper  Jim Lucas and it has remained in the same factory now for decades. This  advertisement from the 90’s era  appeared in Underground Surf mag.

 

 

 

 

Gary Hughes

Cronulla Point in the 70’s and 3 names first come to mind, Jim Banks, Popout and Garry Hughes.  Hughsey was the rock n roll star that laid down some big performances when the Point was at its cracking best. As the photo belows shows he was more than just a big barrel rider. Big reo photo taken by Steve Core.

Paul Armstrong – Express

Paul Armstrong spent his early years shaping at Gordon and Smith before busting out on his own  in the mid to late 80’s and starting Express Surfboards on the highway at Engadine. Paul specialised in Kneeboards as well as custom standup shapes with Michael Mackie  on the team as well. Today Paul has moved Express back to Taren Point and is still producing quality custom shapes. Below  Pauls original custom Express logo. 

 

Occy Wins Trials ’85

Mid 80’s Occy was on fire. He was the first Cronulla rider since Bobby Brown to really have a major impact on competitive surfing. This shot winning the Beaurepaires Trials at Elouera aged 17.

G&S Advertisement ’78

Gordon and Smith advertisement from Tracks May ’78. Featuring team riders Mark Pringle, Greg Melhuish, Popout, Jim Banks and co.

Denny Childs Southern Comfort Logo

Rod Katis

Rod Katis puting his own custom shape G&S Katzap through its paces at Elouera seq Stroh Circa 80’s

G&S Featherlight

Shaped by Terry Snake Bishop this G&S single fin Featherlight model was a stinger shape with fluted flyers. Circa 70’s.

Popout

Gerry Popout Manion was a lucky grom who had the rare distinction to be allowed to sit out the back with all the Point heavies and regulars. The only trouble was he could only take the waves that no one wanted which usually meant a solid pounding. After a while of taking anything that came his way his go for it nature impressed the older guys and he ended up becoming one of the boys and taking the cream of the sets. Photo Stroh Circa 80’s.