Ashley Gee

Late 80’s Ashley Gee  was a regular fixture in the lineup every time Shark Island began to rumble. He was on it each new swell and always a candidate  to  pick  up the wave of the day. This shot,  Ash finds the zone with the picture  featured in a Surfing Life article photographed by Chris Stroh.

 

Straight Talk Tyre Comp ’83

The official comp guide for the Straight Talk Tyre Surfing Open ’83 with Cheyne Horan on the cover.

Andrew Murphy

Murph was an all round talent from 1ft contest mush to maxed out Voodoo or classic perfect pits in unchartered reefs in Indo, he was a standout in all conditions. This pic, pig dogging The Point late 80’s photo Stroh

Richard James

Spike was one of the founding members of Kurranulla Boardriders Club in 1978  which was setup by G&S to promote young local talent. Eventually that club morphed into Cronulla Boardriders which still stands strong today. Spike as a founding member was given the honor of Life Membership in CBC. Photo below young Richard lining up at The Point Circa 80’s by Stroh

 

 

Gooch

Cronulla Beach has produced more than its share of talented surfers over the years but for some unknown explanation or possible geographical reasons a lot of riders don’t get the same chances as those from other beaches. Stuart Gooch is a typical example, so much natural talent that if he lived on the Northside or Goldcoast  he would have been a household name in surfing. This lip bash at Elouera mid 80s by Chris Stroh

1984 Beaurepaires Comp

Te official contest programme for  The Beaurepaires  in 1884 with Tom Curren on the cover.

 

Jim Banks Designs

Banksy logo from the 80’s when he sold his custom designs from his Original Cronulla Surf Shop in the Mall.

Chook

Les Martin grew up at Cronulla on a healthy diet of heavy waves. A Point and Island regular Chook could always be found not far from the danger zone. This shot from a sequence by Chris Stroh early 80’s.

Jacko Channel Bottoms

Practically every kid worth his salt owned a Jackson Channel Bottom in early 80’s including myself. The boys at Jacko are now reproducing the classic style once again and its available from the Jacko factory. This shot was taken at the recent Bop into Summer expo by Stroh.

 

Jim Banks The Point ’83

This article on The Point was penned by Jim Banks in Tracks November ’83. It was just one of  many surf articles written by Jimbo who showed off his extensive literary skills as well as inside knowledge. The main opening photo featured Banksy driving off the bottom photographed by Tony Nolan.