Winter ’79

Posted: August 4, 2019 at 12:39 am

Winter 1979. Cronulla Point. I thought this guy also played in a big band at Northies on Sunday arvo’s. He played a trumpet or sax but I can’t remember the band’s name. Tim Vanderlaan Photoxcv

Posted in 70's | The Point

The Point ’76

Posted: October 30, 2018 at 12:06 pm

February 1976. When big waves hit Cronulla Point, large crowds of local teenagers would sit and watch the local heroes perform. The surf shot shows Gary Hughes on a huge wave. Tim Vanderlaan Photos.

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The Arena

Posted: May 15, 2012 at 11:38 am

Posted in Modern

14th May Morning Glass

Posted: May 14, 2012 at 1:10 pm

Posted in Modern

Morning Point

Posted: May 14, 2012 at 12:45 pm

Posted in Modern

The Point 8/03/12

Posted: March 10, 2012 at 8:57 am

Posted in Modern

The Point

Posted: January 19, 2012 at 6:58 pm

A lot of the older crew reckon the Point doesn’t break as good as it use to. Less sand in the bay, more seaweed on the bottom and less quality south swells are a few of the reasons given. Maybe its a case of  only remembering all the good days. This shot taken around 2010 proves that the Point can still produce the goods.

 

Posted in Modern | The Point

The Point Regulars

Posted: November 10, 2010 at 7:53 pm

Two of The Points most consistent standouts in the 70’s were the two Gregs. Greg Melhuish on the left was known for his clean style and his even cleaner G&S shapes. Greg McMaster on the right was your local charger. Nothing flash just balls to the wall, pull into the biggest and meanest tubes that 2nd reef could throw up .  Both photos were taken by one of the best water photographers of the time Dave Shaw who when he wasnt snapping away was charging hard on his surf mat.

Posted in 70's | General

Fat Tony Graffiti

Posted: October 19, 2010 at 3:25 pm

Back in the late 70’s and early 80’s this graffiti ended up on the main northern end laneway entrance to Cronulla Point. It remained for years and its victim was Fat Tony a kneeboarder at The Point who had a reputation for dropping in and being loud. The culprit behind the message was a young upcoming Point surfer who will stay nameless as these days Fat Tony is a policeman.  pic Stroh

Posted in 70's | The Point

Cronulla Point Board Riders Club

Posted: October 19, 2010 at 3:09 pm

Started around ’85  by Dean Martrin, Robert Bear Jackson and a few others.The club has always been a social event with less emphasis on who was the best, plus get to surf  The Point uncrowded. Former club Champions included Scotty Yealland, Pete Pats, Richard James, Zac Lowe and Ross McDonald, This shot of a club day was snapped in 86…pic Stroh

Posted in 80's | The Point