Roach Approach

 Cronulla surfer/shaper Wayne Roach was interviewed in Tracks in Oct ’84 about fins and there relationship with boards. Roachy who mows foam for Force 9 gives his take on Quads, thrusters and Twins.

Back Peak Cover.

Underground Surf Mag featured this virgin back peak Shark Island cave on its Spring ’96 issue. Photo by Craig Stroh

Tim Gibson

During the early 80’s Gibbo was a regular finalist in the EBC comps pushing the likes of Rod Baldwin, Kat, Kelvin and Jason Meakins for top honors. The shots below show Gibbo’s powerful approach. photos Chris Stroh ’83.

Peter Clarke Surfboards ’70.

Here’s an advertisement for Peter Clarke Surfboards back in 1970 when the factory was situated at Taren Point. Check out the stubby twin fin design popular back in the day.

Glenn Pringle

Glenn is well known for his straight lace approach to life , his demolition of rival competitors in heats and his casual but ripping style. However when it counts he can bust and bring out the big moves from his bag of tricks. Below a small taste of Pringle magic popping fins for the lens at his beloved Dunny Bowls photo Chris Stroh Mid 80’s riding for Cats Clothing and Pacific Dreams Surfboards.

Ricky Plamena

Every beach has them the underground shredder who comes out of nowhere every time the waves are pumping. Example ,take Ricky Plamena caught steering through an ugly Island washing machine ride from a 5 shot sequence photo Chris Stroh Circa early 90’s.

Chris, Rob and Parko.

Here’s an oldie but a goody of three of The Point regulars back in the early 70’s on a party wave at The Point. The late Chris Vickers, knee doggy Rob McLaggen and Jacko shaper Jim Parkinson. I think Chris Vickers was one of the of the original characters that the book Puberty Blues was based around. Photo by Rob King courtesy Jackson Surfboards.

Rod Baldwin

Heres another retro moment from an EBC presso Circa early to mid 80’s at Northies pub. This time its red hot goofyfoot Rod Baldwin in the wig, along with cowgirl Sue and Mevo dressed as a super hero. Rod scrubs up pretty well with a bit of makeup and low lights. The moustache and hairy chest was the only giveaway.  photo Stroh

Brian “Jacko”Jackson.

Jacko is a Cronulla legend, who else has spent the last 50 plus years dedicated to surfing. The Jackson Surfboard factory he opened up in the Sixties is still in the same location today and he is still pumping out quality surfboards. Jacko has been a long supporter of local talent and his dedication to the sport is endless. This pic is of Jacko with his quiver in 1963  courtesy of the Jackson Surfboards photo album.

Greeny and Bad Billy’s

In 1987 it was Gary Green who came up with the idea for Billabongs latest advertising campaign called Bad Billy’s. Bad Billy’s was the skull and cross bones logo that was a extremely successful marketing move that targeted the youthful bad boy type image. Below Greeny around that time styling at the Rockpools photo Chris Stroh