Gary Hughes

Gary Hughes going from surf star to rock star hanging out on Butto’s balcony early 80’s photo Greg Button.

Kev Cassidy

Kev Cassidy didnt hold back on his backhand at Shark Island throughout the 80’s he was The Islands mmain goofyfoot charger who helped inspire the next generation like Boogs and Jeremy Hrbac to have a go.Below Kev on the edge as he negotiates the ledges. Photo Greg Button Circa 80’s.

Alby Ross

This shot of Alby Ross was taken early 80’s with Alby setting up for the First Reef bowl section Photo Greg Button.

Glenn Pringle

In the 80’s as a junior your Pro career was best established by how well you placed in the prestigous Pro Junior contest held at Narrabeen. Glenn Pringle turning heads during the comp mid 80’s photo Chris Stroh.

 

Richard Marsh

Folowing Occy’s lead, Dog was the next surfer along with Gary Green from Cronulla to enter the Pro Tour ranks and give the sport a nudge. Richard at Wanda Photo Stroh Circa 80’s.

 

Shark Island Sucks ’86

Tracks features an article on the Island  in May ’86 issue during the Beaurepaires Comp with Kong, Willy and Chaz McCall scoring the shots photos by Peter Simons.

Occy ’84

When Occy changed over to Rusty Surfboards in the  80’s his surfing improved in leaps and bounds right around the time his career was also taking off globally. This Shot of the Occster taken at Redhouse around ’84 by Chris Stroh

Glenn Pringle

Glenn Pringle since the early 80’s has been one of Cronulla’s most successful competition surfers at every level and is still going strong today. This shot taken at Elouera around ’87 by Chris Stroh.

Emerald Surfboards

Emerald Channel Bottom Swallow Tail Single Fin Circa early 80’s.

Australia Made Concert with INX’s

January 1987 The Australia Made Concert was held at Endeavor Footy oval at Shark Park. Bands included Inx’s, Barnsey, Divinyls, Models, The Saints, Triffids and many more. Huge crowd.