Crochet Bikinis

Back in the 70’s Crochet hand knitted bikinis were all the rage. Almost every fair maiden had one that they were happy to strut their stuff in even though they didn’t handle the surf to well. This pic of a couple of typical Cronulla girls from around ’78 by 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.

Jacko Channel Bottoms

Practically every kid worth his salt owned a Jackson Channel Bottom in early 80’s including myself. The boys at Jacko are now reproducing the classic style once again and its available from the Jacko factory. This shot was taken at the recent Bop into Summer expo by Stroh.

 

Jim Banks The Point ’83

This article on The Point was penned by Jim Banks in Tracks November ’83. It was just one of  many surf articles written by Jimbo who showed off his extensive literary skills as well as inside knowledge. The main opening photo featured Banksy driving off the bottom photographed by Tony Nolan.

Beaurepaires Surfing Open ’86

Pro Surfing comes to town thanks to ASP head man Graham Cassidy. The official programme with Occy on the cover.

Steve Austin

The six million dollar man..not sure where that nickname originated from but Steve Feinbeer has been hanging around Cronulla surfing with his brother Wazza and his dad Rudolph for decades. The trio were surfing spots like Bare Island, The Reefs and Pikers Hole many years  before others and usually alone.  Austin even used to stuff mars bars down his wetty for nourishment during those super long sessions. Photo Stroh at Off The Wall early 90’s.

Tom Curren @ Elouera.

Tom Curren scores the cover of Waves during the Beaurepaires Contest held at Elouera, mid 80’s. Back in those days waiting periods and good wave venues were far and few, it was more based on crowd pulling power to make the sponsors happy. Cronulla locals didn’t care they were just stoked to see the worlds best surfing their home breaks. Photo Peter Crawford.

 

Wayne Tyte

Tytey comes from a family of surfers who have long called Cronulla home. This shot was taken at The Point early 1990. Wayne was always on it when the swell was up and this day he scored his share. Photo Stroh

Cronulla Wahines

The Cronulla Wahines was first women’s surfboard club in the sixties from the Southside.From the pages of Surfabout by Jack Eden.

 

G&S Logo

Gordon and Smith  logo Circa 80’s.