Power In The Bowl
Posted: December 24, 2011 at 11:45 am
Surf League brought out the best in Elouera Boardriders Club. At this Bondi comp mid 80’s EBC main-man Glenn Pringle gets into the spirit of the Dunny Hangers club spirit to rally up the troops. Photo Stroh
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Frank Latta
Posted: December 24, 2011 at 11:38 am
After Bobby Brown untimely death in a bar fight Frank Latta stepped up as the South Sides next main competition contender . This pic of Frank appeared in Surfing World early 70’s.
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Rob McLaggan
Posted: December 18, 2011 at 7:39 pm
The Point has long been a haven for unconventional surf-craft. In the 60’s it was bodysurfers and Paipo riders.During the 70’s Mat and Kneeboard riders were a regular fixture in the lineup and Rob McLaggan was a familiar face riding his Greenough inspired Spoon Kneelos. Rob was also producing Kneeboards for the local crew under The Customline label.
The Ocean Surf Shop
Posted: December 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm
The Ocean Surf Shop main Street Cronulla in 1972 run by Max Garling . That looks like the late Ross Fielder at the front on the left holding the board.
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1984 Beaurepaires Comp
Posted: December 18, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Te official contest programme for The Beaurepaires in 1884 with Tom Curren on the cover.
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Emerald
Posted: December 18, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Emerald Surfboard adv. featured in Tracks.Circa 70’s. Featuring Steve Griffiths, Bob Lidell and The Bear.
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Ross Marshall and The Pro Junior
Posted: December 18, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Ross Marshall was in blitzing form at the Pro Junior held at Narrabeen in ’78. Regarded as the stepping stone into the pro ranks Ross placed 3rd while eventual winner was Tom Carroll. Photo Simon Chipper from the pages of Tracks.
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Jim Banks Designs
Posted: December 12, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Banksy logo from the 80’s when he sold his custom designs from his Original Cronulla Surf Shop in the Mall.
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Rusty @ Sucky
Posted: December 12, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Rusty Moran is one of Cronulla’s big wave fanatics , he’s risked life and limb to surf some outrageous life threatening waves all around the world throughout his career. Riders like Banksy , Occy, Boogs and Rusty himself honed their big wave skills on Cronulla’s numerous powerful reefs.This shot Rusty tucks under the lip on a mellow Suckrock day photo Stroh early 90’s.
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Chook
Posted: December 12, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Les Martin grew up at Cronulla on a healthy diet of heavy waves. A Point and Island regular Chook could always be found not far from the danger zone. This shot from a sequence by Chris Stroh early 80’s.
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