Dogs Toys

One of the benefits of being a Pro Surfer is having access to unlimited surfboards. Richard Dog Marsh showing off his arsenal around mid 80’s    pic Stroh

Cronulla Street Pre-Mall

Check this shot of Cronulla main street prior to the construction of the mall around early 80’s. The top end of surf road was still driveable and you could even park outside the Pie Shop. Theres a BP Garage on the corner while the Cronulla Theatre  from the outside hasnt changed that much.Those were the days.     pic Stroh

Fancy Dress Surfing

Heres another from the Fancy Dress novelty contests that used to run during the World Tour Pro Events held in Cronulla during the mid 80’s. This time its Tim Vanderlaan well known local surf photographer and mal rider who busted out his sexy lingerie.    pic Stroh

Terepai

Terepai Richmond is well known around Cronulla for his big wave charging at the Island, Voodoo and anywhere else that is firing. This shot is another side to Terepai you dont normally see in photos.Throwing the tail  sometime in the 90’s.   pic CSP

Elouera-watu

The year is 1987 when this pic appeared in the July issue of Lineup Mag. The bank in the middle of the beach directly in front of the Club House was firing incredible long barreling lefts for approx two weeks before it disappeared. The Goofyfoots were calling it all time and even gave it the title Elouera-watu after its resemblence to Bali’s Uluwatu. It was one of the best banks ever seen at Elouera Beach to this day.   pic Stroh

Mick Brown

Cronulla lost another of its surfing past this month with the death of Mick Brown a regular face amongst the 60’s crew. The following shot taken by Jack Eden at Cronulla Point of Mick appeared in The Pictorial History of Surfing Book. The caption read”Through the nose of his board has been ripped off by the rocks Mick Brown shows beatiful control as he trims through a big wave” RIP.

Todd Mingramm

Heres a shot of young Todd Mingramm taken around early 2000 pulling a solid turn at Wanda. These days Todd also raps and his name is Slippery MC….pic CSP

The Duke @ Cronulla

Duke at Cronulla 1915 …..Info courtesy of surfresearch.com.au 

 One of the first famous international visitors to the Club (Cronulla) was Duke Kahanamoku, the world famous exponent of surfboard riding and at present a prominant civic dignitary of Honolulu.

Exacting preparations for his 1915 visit were undertaken by the club in an effort to make him feel at home.
The Duke and his party were welcomed to the district by the club on leaving the steam train at Sutherland.
Through the generosity of club members, F. Stroud,J. Hallet, J. Munro, L. Giddings, N Bouffier and J. Hill Sr. making their cars available the visitors were transported to Audley via Waterfall and Lady Carrington Drive.

After lunch at Audley, the party joined the ferry to Cronulla, hence to the beach for surfing.

Tea was arranged in the Park Pavillion after which the party returned to Sutherland for the farewell ceremony.
The Duke brought with him a surfboard (one of at least three made in Australia) which he presented to the Surf Bathing Association of NSW.

While there were already surfboard exponents on our own and other metroplitan beaches, Duke Kahanamoku first focused public attention on surfboard riding in NSW.

The visit of this famous surfer also had effect on the local talent.
The Duke’s board later became the property of noted club member, Ron “Prawn” Bowden, who sold it  to Fred Locke, who in turn signed it over to the inimitable Jack McTigue.

Jack, chivalrous character that he was, gave it to a certain beautiful surf siren but alas she married another (ungrateful hussey, recalls Jack).

Speg Cover

The years 1996 and  “Dave ‘Speg” McKinnley scores the cover of Underground Surf Mag Summer issue. The caption reads Evil Reef  Sux even though it looks suspiciously like the Island. The issue also has a 8 page feature with quotes from all the regular Island crew and plenty of piccies.  photo by Robert Walsh.

Andy King

This shot of young Andy King was taken down at Garie circa late 90’s. Andy was just starting to hit his form and was powering in the comp scene. Nice back hand bash pic CSP