Dane and Jacko

Dane Wilson is well respected in surfing circles for his ability on the longboard. Here Dane and Brian Jackson of Jackson Surfboards 2 Cronulla legends  pose for a shot together at Crescent in recent times.

Blake Johnston-Surf Coach

In early 2000’s Blake Johnston was one of Cronulla’s highest profile riders tearing around the globe to exotic locations for his sponsor Rusty as well as competing on the WQS tour from 2003 to 05. Blake began surfing in 1988 encouraged by his dad Wayne who was keen surfer and a finalist at the first ever NSW Schoolboys Championships.Today Blake has set up the Cronulla Surfing Academy and passes on his hard earned knowledge to all levels of students.Photo by Christie.

Barry Regan

50’s Cronulla surfing pioneer Barry Regan now aged in his 80’s is still manufacturing the same wooden Toothpick and other style designs that he rode back in the day. Below photo 1. Barry and his equipment in the 50’s at South Cronulla, Pics 2 and 3 some of his handiwork in recent times.

 

Neil “Nelly”Fisher.

Nelly was one of the first big wave riders in the 50’s. A member of the North Cronulla Surf Club he was well respected for his go outs on big days. Dags remembers Nelly paddling out at Southies all the way to North Cronulla just to catch one big wave to the beach. He would also complain if there was more than 5 surfers out. Below Nelly on his Toothpick board in 1954, Club Junior champion 2nd from left in ’55 and with his Mal in the 60’s when he would cruise the South Coast breaks with his mate Jack Eden.

PCC Surfboards

PCC Surfboards is the brainchild of Stuart Paterson who has spent around 3 decades honing his shaping skills. As owner/shaper his approach is kind of unique, “Its not so much about a shape so much as the concept” Patto revealed. With a strong Cronulla following built up through years of innovation and quality shapes PCC  continues to power on down in the Taren Pt factory where this pic of Patto at play was taken by Chris Stroh.

Bobby Brown Memorial Comp Winners

The Memorial Comp for the late Bobby Brown ran for 3 years. Midget Farrelly won it in ’68, local star Frank Latta took top honors in ’69 and Qld surfer Andrew McKinnon won it in 1970 and still has the trophy in his possesion. Photo Steve Core.

Parko and Jacko

Jackson Surfboards have been around since ’57 and continue to workout of the same factory at Taren Point where it has been located since moving out of Jackos backyard.. Below Jim Parkinson the current owner and former owner and good friend Brian Jackson.

Storm Damage at South Cronulla

Don’t know the exact year 30’s or 40’s ? Photos were recently unearthed in a deceased estate.Photos from Steve low.

Elouera Beach 1949

Total different look today , so much sand back in the day.

Peter Glasson

Well respected  Cronulla Point charger back in the 70’s and board shaper Peter Glasson seen  here hanging out at Force 9 Factory early 90’s. Image from Inside Sunset