Andy King

Kingy along with Rusty, Jezza, Boogs, Sparky, Terepai and brothers Speg and Ox where all part of a crew of Cronulla surfers which in the 90’s produced inspiring big wave performances around Cronulla’s heaviest reefs. At waves like Voodo and The Island they pushed each other to go bigger and deeper and their exploits were well recorded in the surf media at that time. This pic captures Andy taking on Suckrock a wave that might not get huge but definately packs a punch. Late 90’s.

Graham “Syd”Cassidy

During the 70’s and 80’s Syd Cassidy had a lot to do with the advancement of pro surfing. Using his job as a writer for a major Aussie newspaper and his connections he was able to drum up interest in the fledgling professional side of surfing. Through his tireless behind the scenes organising Syd was able to help rope in major sponsors like Coca Cola and form the Australian leg of the world tour. Syd below, caught in action  practicing what he preached  was a passionate surfer and part of the tight knit Sandshoes crew.

 

Occy and Dog

1986 at The Pro Junior at Narrabeen two Southside surfers Mark Occilupo and childhood friend Richard Marsh went toe to toe in the final. Both Goofyfoots, both ride for Billabong, both from Kurnell it was a classic showdown. Dog took the first set and Occy came back strong to win the next two and his 2nd Pro Junior crown. At the presso Dog received more than he bargained for when he was given a electric shock when he held the microphone. Photo Waves.

 

Ross Marshall ’78

Ross Marshall  “he used to surf circles around most other surfers” The Wall” 1978 photo Tim Vanderlaan

Bobby Brown Memorial ’68

Poster for the 1968 Bobby Brown Memorial held at Wanda Beach. Results were

1st Midget Farrelly
2nd Keith Paull
3rd Ted Spencer,
4th Frank Latta,
5th Robert Connelly,
6th Kevin Parkinson.

Glenn Pringle

Around ’83 when this pic was snapped Glenn was just beginning to make a name for himself. Picking up a sponsor with McCoy and on his Lazor Zap he was competing against the likes of Nicky Wood and Luke Egan and regularly beating them. One of the best competitive surfers to come  out of Cronulla. Elouera Beach photo Chris Stroh.

Peter Glasson

Surfer/Shaper Peter Glasson was a Point regular and was out there on the best days throughout the 70’s. This shot taken by Dave Shaw appeared in Steve Cores “Surf Magazine” late 70’s.

Soulman Board

One of Geoff Solness Highlight channel bottom tube shooters from his days shaping at Gordon and Smith early 80’s.

Bobby Brown

Cronulla’s first surf star styling into this left back in the day when competitors wore numbers on their vests. From Surfabout pic Jack Eden