Bob Weekes 60’s Surf Photographer.

In the 60’s two Cronulla based surf photographers captured the classic surf pics and culture of the times. Living legends Jack Eden and Bob Weekes images take us back to another time and era when boards were longer and life was less hectic. The image of Wanda carpark below back in ’62 is from Bobs collection and many more of his retro images are now available for purchase.

Bobby Brown Profile.

In the May issue of Surfing World magazine there’s a informative article about Cronulla surfing legend Bobby Brown called Forever Twenty. The article features classic photos by Albert Falzon and insight from Andrew McKinnon who will be  touring up and down the coast with the Bobby Brown exhibition featuring classic pics and memorabilia.

Gary Birdsall

Around 1962 Gary Birdsall was one of Cronulla’s first and finest surfers and photographer Bob Weekes snapped a shot of Gary charging on a sizeable day at  Cronulla Point. The image ended up on the cover of the 60’s surf band The Atlantics record album called Bombora. Below is the shot and cover now a collectors item signed by Birdsall.

G&S Malibu ’68

Circa 1968 Gordon and Smith V Bottom 7ft by 7in. Images courtesy of Pods for Primates.

Bobby Brown Board

Gordon and Smith 1966 Bobby Brown board shaped by Floyd Smith courtesy Pods for Primates.

Bobby Brown ’65.

Here’s some more of Jacks classic pics featuring Bobby Brown found in a Intl. Surfing Magazine article in ’65 on the hot new generation of riders. Photos by Jack Eden.

John Coleman

Another of the talented riders who flourished at Cronulla in the 60’s. This shot was found in an old USA Surfing Magazine from 1965 featuring John at Belambi Point . Photo by Jack Eden.

Brian Jackson

Jacko drops into The Point on a good sized day back in the 60’s. Photo byJack Eden.

Bobby Brown Quasimodo.

Another epic photo by Jack Eden capturing state of the art surfing in the 60’s. The talented Bobby Brown pulls a Quasimodo move as a loose board lurks in his path.

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