G&S Stars Adv.

This 1975 Gordon and Smith advertisement featured the cream of Cronulla surfing. Those  included were the Sandshoes boys like Steve Core, Griffo, Mick Anastas, PT,Reno, Alan Blyth, Ross Longbottom and Bondi’s Robert Conneeley.

PT, Steve Core and G&S

Local photographer Steve Core was responsible for getting the Cronulla area some hard earned publicity , first through his photos, magazine and videos. One of Steve’s most successful collaborations was with 1976 World Champion Peter Townend who happened to move into Cronulla to be nearer to his sponsor G&S around the same time. Steve snapped the pics below of PT for the G&S advertisement around ’77.

 

 

G&S Spoon

The George Greenough inspired Gordon and Smith  Spoon kneeboard, a common sight out at The Point in the mid 70’s.

G&S Shaped by Bob Brown

60’s circa  Malibu Surfboard, made by Bob Brown (the blonde one not Bobby), Decal under the glass says “STRINGLESS Gordon Smith”.It measure 7 foot six inches and has big old Floral Fin.

G&S Logo 1969

G&S Boardshort Patch.

The G&S boardshort patch .

Peter Townend & G&S

Gordon and Smith had a huge profile in the mid seventies attracting the best local surfers and shapers plus many international stars to wave the G&S flag. The PT  the 1976 World Champ riding the fish below was one of the high profile sponsored star shapers/riders waving the G&S flag. Photos Steve Core.

 

 

Wanda “Bad Boys”

Craig “Wally” Mackay was part of a group of guys called “The Bay Boys” ( about 15 of them ), who lived in and around Kogarah Bay and surfed Wanda and Greenhills  EVERY weekend from 1974 to 78. Like most kids who were too young to drive Wally and his mates  would get to the beach anyway possible on weekend’s either by lift with a mates parents, or catch a bus to Hurstville railway station, then train to Cronulla and walk to Wanda surfboard, surf mat, and “dagbag” in hand (that’s a long walk).  Best thing about Cronulla train line from the City was if you fell asleep you’d just wake up in Cronulla . The photo taken in 1977  was of Craig ( 17 years old) standing at Greenhills with his G & S ‘tubeshooter” fish tail stinger shaped by Peter Townend. Bought new from G & S factory at Caringbah.

 

Peter Townend

The first official World Tour Champion Peter Townend hooked up with G&S to produce his custom shapes. This advertisement mid 70’s.

Gordon and Smith

Early 70’s Tracks advertisement for G&S.