Wayne Roach

Surfer and Shaper extraordinaire there’s not much Roachy doesn’t know about Cronulla’s history as he has been an integral part of the industry for most of his life and is probably best known for his Roach Approach shapes. “Winning” at Midway for the Southside State eliminations photo Stroh Circa mid 80s.

Greeny

This shot was taken at Maroubra during a comp capturing Greenny throwing a bit extra style as he whips it off the bottom . He’s riding for Platts. Early 80’s pic Strohy

Matt Brown

Matty Brown was one of The Alley’s upcoming cadets in the late 80’s winning the CBC Cadet Champion title in ’85 and made a name for himself both locally and at State level in the coming years. Around that time he was one of  the local hell grommets hanging out out with Wilbur, Sean Fitzpatrick, Jimmy McMillian and the rest of the Northies crew. The bottom sequence of Matt was snapped around 95-96 by Veage at KP.

Adam Brown

Browney was one of CBC’s top performers in the Surf Leagues/ inter comps and a regular finalists winning the clubs Open division in ’89 around the time this pic was taken at The Wall by Chris Stroh

Cronulla Sharks Boardriders ’81

The club began officially in 1980 and Wayne Roach was the first club champion. Original members like Bluey, Veage, Sean Charters, Hendo, Spike and a young Occy a long tradition was started that still exists today. With many of the areas best riders among its ranks  its no wonder the club has had the reputation and results to establish it as the premier club on the south side. This pic by Sarge 1981.

Greeny ’81

This pic was taken at Narrabeen during the Coke Classic in ’81 of a young Gary Green who was quickly rising up the ranks and just starting to make his mark on pro surfing . photo Stroh

Greeny

Gary Green, fresh faced back in the days when he was winning everything. Circa mid 80’s photo Stroh.

Hendo

Rare photo of Mark Henderson about to pull in at The Point in ’81, still looks the same. Photo Stroh

Greeny at Southies

All it took  was a large North East swell, strong southerly winds and Gary Green to paddle out at South Cronulla to see a memorable session go down. So it was this day early 90’s photo Chris Stroh

Mark “Bluey”Aprilovic.

Bluey was one of the founding members of Cronulla Boardriders Club and through his shop Cronulla Surf Design was a longtime supporter of local surfers and events. Bluey has also won his share of Senior Mens comps as well. This pic taken at The Alley by Craig Stroh.