South Cronulla

Retro Boards

Peter clarke Surfboards 60’s

Baron Single Fin Kneeboard 70’s.

Gordon and Smith Twin Fin late 70’s.

Jackson Twin Fin late 70’s

Southern Comfort Pintail 70’s. Willian York Shape.

 

 

 

 

 

Wanda Sand Dunes

The view from Wanda mid 50’s showing the massive dunes area now known as the Greenhills estate. Tim Vanderlaan collection.

G&S Logo by Mike Salisbury

The iconic G&S logo was the handiwork of Mike Salisbury a former San Diego surfer. Mike has since become one of the most famous brand artists in the world today. To see more of his work go to www.mikesalisbury.net

North Cronulla Beach

Cronulla Aerial View Circa 50’s

Johnston Brothers Tribute.

Wayne (Zombie) Johnston’s five surfing sons have found an unique way to celebrate their late fathers memory. They commissioned Jacko’s to produce 5 individual retro single fins complete with vintage logos for each brother shaped by Laurie Froggy Byrne. The blue colour was Wayne’s favorite Well done to everyone involved.

Jim and Dave 40 years with Jackson Surfboards.

Jackson Surfboards co-owners Jim Parkinson and Dave Mattison celebrate 40 years of building fine surfcraft down at Jacko’s this year. Jim who is a multi talented shaper, experience is second to none on The Southside. While Dave’s restorations are in full demand as well. The boys are producing some great product and show no signs of slowing down. The factory is like a shrine to Cronulla Surfing history and well worth a look. Jim and Dave photos by Chris Stroh

 

Jim Parkinson

Dave Mattison

 

Shark Attack ’56

In the year 1956 on the date reported as Mar-56 – Ian Nolan, a male aged 13 was Bathing near Cronulla near Sydney. An unknown shark was reported to have attacked Ian Nolan. The attack was non-fatal (Right thigh gashed swim fin torn).

Cronulla Beach

Some know it as South Cronulla these days, but the old crew refuse to call it that. Photo takes 1920/30.