Jack Eden

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:35 am

1994 Crescent Head. Jack Eden knew everyone, and is seen here showing his surf photos to old mates Scott Dillon (RIP) and Jeff Hakman. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

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Jack Eden

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:33 am

September 2019. This week saw the passing of Jack Eden, pioneer surf photographer, surfer and a mentor for so many. RIP Jack. Pictured here in 1995 with his lifelong friends Peter Glasson and Midget Farrelly. Insert images: Jack surfing Wanda beach, and the very first edition of his “surfabout” magazine. Tim Vanderlaan photos

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Jack Eden RIP

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:28 am

Back in the late 60s I had my first introduction to surf photography. In the school library was a book titled “A Pictorial History of Surfing”. Inside was packed with Jack Edens classic surf shots. His images inspired me to buy my own gear and set out on my own surf photo addiction and 50 years later im still obsessed. Thanks Jack your work inspired me and countless other photographers and it was sad to hear of your passing. You’ve left us with a treasure chest of iconic surf images which will now last on forever. Jack you are a legend RIP.

Words Chris Stroh photo Tim Vanderlaan

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Grommets

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:26 am

Some familiar faces …cream of the crop…Grommets Circa 80s photo courtesy Beware the Nulla

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The Power & The Glory

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:19 am

Huge surf at Cronulla Point in 1974. Peter Glasson wrote a piece in the 1974 Surfing World Magazine called The Power & The Glory of the day he and his mates surfed huge waves that battered the Cronulla coast. As a kid I was standing on the rocks in total awe these guys, in one of my first ever surf pictures shot with a Kodak Instamatic camera. I wonder if this image is in fact Peter riding on that day. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

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Beach Girls x2

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:15 am

1984 Friend & Robyn Page @ North Cronulla photo Graeme Hutchinson

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Beach Girl

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:12 am

1984 Beach Girl @ North Cronulla photo Graeme Hutchinson

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Jim Banks.

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:10 am

The 2SM Coca-Cola Surfabout Competition at North Narrabeen in March 1981 where Cronulla’s Jim Banks caught one of the best barrels of the comp. Jim surfed against Newcastles Col Smith in Heat 10 of Round 1. The comp was eventually won by Simon Anderson on his newly invented 3 fin thruster. Tim Vanderlaan Photo

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Ian Fraser.

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:07 am

October 1979. A fast breaking reef break, “Sandshoes” can produce quality waves. Here a young Ian Fraser on the ride of his life. Image captured on a Nikonos III camera by Tim Vanderlaan.

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Richard “Spike” James.

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:04 am

July 1979. A very young “Spike” already charging. Richard went on to become one of the best Cronulla Point riders in his era of the 80’s and 90’s. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

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