Sandshoes Crew 70’s

Sandshoes was the place of pace back in the 70’s. Riders like Frank Latta, Reno, PT, Steve Griffiths, Steve Anastas, Steve Core , Graham Cassidy and a bunch of other talented surfers called it home. Peter  Simmons snapped these shots back in ’76 for Surfing World. Top 2 pics are  Frank Latta and main shot Emerald owner/shaper Steve Griffiths.

Night Surfing

Night surfing came to town in 84 at the Beaurapaires event. The worlds best battled it out under massive floodlights brought in for the occasion unfortunately the waves didnt co operate and the night surfing was barred from future events because of crowd problems with local residents. This shot Tom Curren taken byPeter Crawford from Waves Mag.

Potts

In the early 80’s South African Martin Potter was one the most explosive surfers in the world, it was around this time he moved to Cronulla and when he wasnt competing on tour could often be found  out at all the local spots like this fun day at nameless reef. Photo Chris Stroh 

Pete Smith

Many people with long memories still believe Pete Smith from the Animal days in the 70’s was one of the hottest surfers to ever ride  the waves at Cronulla . He was right up there with Bobby Brown and Occy in talent, he is still sadly missed. Photo Rob King ’78.

Popout

Gerry “Popout” Manion Shark Island 78/79 taken with a Nikonos underwater camera with 35mm lens…photo Chris Stroh

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Ken Gibbons Skater.

One of Cronullas hottest skaters from the 80’s who pioneered the local skate terrain and influenced the next generation like Matt Hoffman,Evo, Steve Higham, Adam Luxford , Neil Davies, Jake Brown and all the early Nulla skaters with his no hold barred ripping. This pic of Ken below….not sure what this move is called but its ballsy landing it…photo by Chris Stroh. RIP.

Jim Banks and Emerald

From the pages of Tracks early 80’s when Jims shapes were in high demand photo Peter Simmons

Bobby Brown

This drawing of Bobby Brown appeared in a 60’s issue of International Surfing mag in a mini interview by Jack Eden.At the time this was a major scoop for the young Cronulla surfer. 

Boat Harbour

This shot of Boat Harbour was taken in the early 90’s. The huts originally were built in the depression days of the 30’s when squatters took refuge in the dunes to live off the land and ocean.Years later the original families were given a 100 year lease  before the land is meant to be handed back. Having a friend or relo who owned a hut was always a bonus for the surfers who ventured out to the nearby reefs and beachies. Image Stroh files.