Kev Cassidy

Before Boogs and Jezza began their backhand assault on Shark Island and Banksy was mostly off overseas surfing some exotic reef location Kevin Cassidy was the standout goofyfoot taking on the Islands notorious steps and ledges. Its hard enough front-side when the wall begins to buckle and warp but for Kev the rewards were worth the occasional thumping. This photo taken mid to late 80’s shows Kevin hitting some hurdles the type of which make the Island so challenging, photo by Chris Stroh.

 

South Cronulla Rockpools

On those rare big cyclone  north swells the outside left that breaks in line with the Rockpools and South Cronulla can produce some heart in your mouth drops. The Voodoo express rip is running at full speed on these days and will suck you towards the horizon if you let it. This shot taken in the early 80’s shows an unknown thrill seeker using a Hawaiian sized gun or Clubbie board to paddle into the maxed out swells. Photo Chris Stroh 

Gary Hughes @ The Point

Late 70’s early 80’s Gary Hughes was ruling The Point along with Popout, Jim Banks and a tight crew of locals. This day was solid and as the 3 shots show Gary was in top form. Photos courtesy Andrew Duncan 1980?

G&S Spoon

The George Greenough inspired Gordon and Smith  Spoon kneeboard, a common sight out at The Point in the mid 70’s.

Andy King

This photo of Andy was taken at Suckrock probably late 90’s or early 2000. Andy was just hitting his peak and was all over the mags and contests riding for SMP clothing. A decade and some earlier Andy just a skinny grommet at the time bought his first surfboard ( a battered old Waterforce) off Craig Stroh. The pair would hook up again in the coming years as it was Craig who took the pic of Kingy below and many others. Such a natural cruiser, loving life in the barrel.

 

Surfboard Rego

Ever  wonder why Clubbies and Surfers have had a long going  rivalry. Back in 1965 Councils enforced surfboard registration at City beaches. Riders had to pay a fee to use their surfboards at the beach. Without an official rego sticker the Clubbies would confiscate your board.This along with early rules of compulsory membership to the clubs for all surfers and putting the flags on the best banks developed conflict and often bad vibes back in the longboard days. That rivalry still exists at some beaches even today. 

 

Glenn Pringle

EBC clubs most successful surfer over the years Glenn Pringle, was a regular out at The Point whenever the waves turned on some juice. This pic he’s riding his McCoy bigger wave board than his usual Lazor Zap design on a solid day back in the early to mid 80’s photo Chris Stroh

Ross Marshall

The caption read ’81 Matara Champ Ross Marshall photo Peter Simons. Ross wins the  Newcastle comp from Tracks contest page November ’81

Jughead

Phil “Jughead”Carey rarely ever missed a day surfing at Elouera in the 80’s. Rain , hail or shine and no matter how big or small Jughead was always in the lineup usually scoring the wave of the day.Glenn Pringle names Jughead as one of his earliest surfing heroes growing up. Below Juggy scores a clean Dunny Bowl tunnel. photo Chris Stroh

Jackson Surfboard

Circa 70’s vintage Jackson single fin rounded pin tail and logo.