Greeny Tracks Cover ’84

April ’84 Gary Green scores the cover of Tracks with a perfect Blackrock barrel snapped by Simo.

Kong Shark Island.

Another Gary Elkerton image from that classic Island day back in ’85 during the Beaurepaires comp. Photo Aintonn.

Ross Marshall ’82

Riding for Rip Curl this advertisement shot was taken of Ross Marshall by Dave Shaw in ’82 using a water proof flash. At the time flash water photography was a whole new dimension and Dave was one of the first Aussies along with Peter Crawford to capitalise on its uniqueness.

Jezza

Following in the footsteps of Jim Banks, Jeremy Hrbac, Boogs and Kev Cassidy were part of the next generation that took on Shark Island backside. This shot snapped around the late 80’s captured a determined looking Jezza going pig dog to escape a certain raking across the sharp reef if he happens to slip up. Photo Stroh

Alby Ross

When this shot was taken around the mid 80’s of Alby Ross the reef in question was a bit of a secret spot that not too many people knew about. In a place as densely populated as Cronulla  it’s  strange that today at that same semi secret spot you can sometimes if your lucky get it to yourself. This was the first time I shot it. Photo Stroh.

Glenn Pringle

Longtime EBC mainman and numerous club champion Glenn Pringle is well known around the beachies and winners circle for his consistent ripping. Glenn’s also pretty talented and capable when those southerly swells start pumping at the local reefs and Points . This shot was taken at Sandon Point in the late 80’s. Tom Carol turned up as well and the pair shared an empty session with virtually no one else out, the waves were cracking so it was a rare moment to have it alone. Photo Stroh

Dave Mathison ’85.

Below is Dave Mathison longtime repairs, restorations and current  part owner of Jackson Surfboards the pic was taken back in ’85 with a custom Jack Eden design. Today along with Jim Parkinson head shaper the pair are keeping the  Jackson  tradition going strong and still remain in the same factory at Taren Point  where Brian Jackson began the buisness in 1957 . Photo courtesy of Jackson surfboards.

Nugget

Every Beach has its main men who have earnt the respect of their peers over the years. Narrabeen had Simon Anderson, Pipe had Gerry Lopez at The Alley it was the late “Nugget” Dennehy who ruled the roost in and out of the surf. Someone smart once said, “Nugget would be world champ if only they held all the comps out  at The Alley”. Nugget backside pivot photo by Chris Stroh late 80’s

Night Surfing ’84

1984 Elouera Beach hosted the 2mmm Night Surfing Spectacular with $5000 prize money for the Top 16 surfers.It was held over two nights, the first was a practice session allowing locals and pro’s a chance to test out the lights. The night lights made things difficult at times as occasional glare blindness and black spots made it difficult to adjust too at times. Night 2 saw a humongous crowd turn up to see the night show evolve. Conditions were tiny and mid way through the comp a southerly buster hit causing all sorts of trouble. Unfortunately it would be a one off event after the council banned future night events due to crowd problems. Below Tom Curren in action on the practice night from Waves Magazine photo Peter Crawford.

Spike James

Richard “Spike”James  excelled at The Point on those mean days and earned a reputation as one of the areas best tube riders during his time in Cronulla throughout the 80’s before moving North. Photo Stroh late 80’s