Scotty Topper
Posted: May 14, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Below Wanda regular Scotty Topper tearing up a Midway wave on his backside mid 80’s photo Chris Stroh.
Posted in 80's
Gary Birdsall
Posted: May 14, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Around 1962 Gary Birdsall was one of Cronulla’s first and finest surfers and photographer Bob Weekes snapped a shot of Gary charging on a sizeable day at Cronulla Point. The image ended up on the cover of the 60’s surf band The Atlantics record album called Bombora. Below is the shot and cover now a collectors item signed by Birdsall.
Posted in 60's
Mark Malloy Shark Island.
Posted: May 11, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Shot during a classic Island swell in March 1980. Mark “Froggo”Malloy paddled into this Island pit on a 5ft 10” Sky wide stubby single fin. Seconds after this photo was snapped his board which was way to short ran out of steam and he got sucked up and over and pulverised by the lip. It was the worst wipeout of his surfing career but a memorable one. Photo Chris Stroh .
Posted in 80's | Shark Island
Frank Latta and Graham King.
Posted: May 11, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Early 70’s advertisment featuring Frank Latta and Graham King at the Kirrawee factory.
Posted in 70's
G&S Malibu ’68
Posted: May 11, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Circa 1968 Gordon and Smith V Bottom 7ft by 7in. Images courtesy of Pods for Primates.
Posted in 60's
Island Swell 1980.
Posted: May 11, 2011 at 11:58 am
It was in March 1980 when the ocean served up a massive easterly swell. It was overcast and rainy which made it look ever scarier than it was. The Island was maxing out but still ride able in between the closeout sets. Jim Banks was easily the standout amongst only a handful of takers. Banksy rode one of his Hawaiian guns and wrote a story about the day in Tracks which stirred up a bit of controversy with a few jealous locals. This shot by Peter Simons was from that day.
Posted in 80's | Shark Island
Classic Occy
Posted: May 11, 2011 at 11:45 am
This pic of Occy was taken around ’84 when he was just starting to make an impact on the world of surfing. The day was classic 1 to 2 metre Blackrock offshore and sunny. Dog, Rob Bain and Sean Charters were out as well making it an all star session. Occy was killing it and showing the form of a future threat to Tom Currens World title domination. Pic Dave Kelly.
1976 G&S Gun
Posted: May 4, 2011 at 6:44 pm
Shaped by Steve Griffiths a 6ft 11in G&S gun.Photo courtesy Pods for Primates.
Posted in 70's
Surfer Almost Drowns.
Posted: May 4, 2011 at 6:32 pm
1990 Michael Mackie hits his head while surfing Pink Rocks on the South Coast and is knocked unconcious. Luckily Craig Naylor was on hand to help pull Mick from the sea in what was a close call. From the pages of Tracks pic Chris Stroh
Posted in 90's
Cronulla Contest Logo ’84
Posted: May 1, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Beaurepaires held at Cronulla comp logo featuring Rabbit ’84.
Posted in 80's