Larry Cohen

It’s circa late 80’s during the “moustache era” when we all tried to look like Magnum !?

The board was a 6ft 5″ Willis Brothers thruster I bought back from Hawaii and it went unreal out the point. (I’ve still got it) I’m sure the shot was taken by, and given to me by Butto back in the crazy 80’s.

One of those cold, clean winter groundswell days when it’s barreling from 2nd reef right on through 1st reef to the cutback section, and the tube stays open all the way.

What a buzz it was to come flying through the tube section and see Butto out on the shoulder with his trusty Nikonos and his big old grin.One of the nicest blokes I ever met amongst the Cronulla surf crew.

I remember raging on with Butto at many dodgy Cronulla parties, Toga nights, Pyjama Parties, etc with Dick Bent & The Bentnicks providing the sounds.

What I wouldn’t give to go back to those outrageous times again. Words by Larry Cohen

Kneeboard Crew

Ross Bullard, Bob and Choco Whyte Sandon Point 80’s

Angry Anderson and Rose Tattoo

Angry Anderson at Sylvania Hotel 1981

Steve Griffiths 6ft Emerald Shape

Shark Island Design

Twinny shaped by Geoff Solness early 80s

Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett Midnight Oil at Sylvania Hotel 80’s

Benz Bikinis

Benz one of the most sought after Cossies in the 80’s and grew out of Max Garlings surf shop in Cronulla street.

Ross Marshall

Competing in Southside open  held at Elouera Beach early 80’s

Glen Vickers 80s

Chris Iredale 80’s

One of the best Island barrel riders in the 80’s and 90’s photo Butto .