Jacko

Brian Jackson one of the pioneers of Aussie surfboard manufacturing getting his hands dirty in the early 60’s photo Bob Weeks.

 

Bobby Brown Contest ’68

Australia’s first World Champion took out first place in the inaugural Bobby Brown Contest held at Cronulla in 1968. Shot below Midget surfing at Wanda during the event photo by Eden from Surfabout Magazine.

 

John Gittens ’62

The late John Gittens charging The Point 1962. photo courtesy Del Surfboards.

The Point 60’s

The Point was the first break on the Southside to attract the best big wave riders from Cronulla. Names like Jacko, Gitto, Birdsall, Bobby Brown, Nigel Dwyer were just a few of the standouts in the late 50’s and 60’s when this shot was taken.

Wanda Beach ’61

Typical scene at Cronulla as surfing becomes the latest youth culture in the 60’s photo Jeff Carter.

Sylvia Hoogeveen

In the Sixties Girl surfers fondly called Gidgets where found in every lineup, one of the best was Sylvia Hoogeveen captured competing in the State Titles at Warilla Beach in 1965  pic by Jack Eden.

Bobby, Mal and Doormouse.

Early 60’s Bobby Brown, Mal Dickey and Alan Doorman.

 

Allan Doorman and Jacko ’63

Doormouse and Jacko share one at The Point in 1963 photo Bob Weeks.

Surfboard Repairs 60’s

In the early 60’s Nigel Dwyer began his career as a surfboard builder in Cronulla doing ding repairs before learning the trade working for Jacko and Norm Casey surfboards. Nigels car back in the day. Photo Del Surfboards

Bob Halloway

One of the 60’s crew Bob Hollow-legs Halloway surfing at Shoes when it was still a secret spot. Photo Del Surfboards.