Now and Then

Touring Surfers. In NZ, some things just don’t change. Loved that old shot of some Cronulla surfers visiting NZ in the early 60’s. Nice to see that the houses are still there more than 50 years later. Can’t say the same for the old beach homes of Cronulla. Goggle street view photoshopped by Tim Vanderlaan.

Adam Brown

One of Cronulla Boardriders top competitive surfers throughout the 80s,  photos Chris Stroh.

Jacko

Mid 70’s.  Brian Jackson in the showroom, and on the factory wall at 57 Captain Cook Drive  Caringbah.   A true surfing pioneer.  Tim Vanderlaan Photos

 

 

Steve Yates ’76

July 1976. Steve Yates. One of Cronulla’s true watermen. Swimming the English Channel more than once, and seen here carving a bottom hand turn at Midway in the seventies. Tim Vanderlaan photo.

1982. Mark McCarthy.

Carving an impressive turn at Elouera Beach as a youngster. 35 years later and you’ll still Mark carving it up on a short board at one of Cronulla’s beach breaks. Tim Vanderlaan Photo

Rod Cameron ’76

1976 Wanda. Rod Cameron. This long haired red headed surfer ripped up the waves at Wanda in the mid seventies. Not sure what happened to him, but at the time he sure was a surfing talent. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

Dean Whiteman

One of Cronulla Boardriders main men in the 80s/90s  Deano carved out a solid competition record  and pro career before becoming the NSW rep for Rusty and later part owner.Photo Chris Stroh taken at The Point.

Tim Gibson

One of EBCs finest competitors in the 80s. Gibbo had a powerful style and was well respected around Elouera Beach and nearby reefs. Photo Chris Stroh

 

Glenn Pringle

Glenn dragged himself away from his beloved Dunny Bowl at Elouera to score a thumping Shark Island swell Circa 90s photo Chris Stroh

Cronulla Club Titles ’64