Ian Fraser.
Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:07 am
October 1979. A fast breaking reef break, “Sandshoes” can produce quality waves. Here a young Ian Fraser on the ride of his life. Image captured on a Nikonos III camera by Tim Vanderlaan.
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Richard “Spike” James.
Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:04 am
July 1979. A very young “Spike” already charging. Richard went on to become one of the best Cronulla Point riders in his era of the 80’s and 90’s. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.
Jim Freeman
Posted: August 4, 2019 at 1:15 am
1979 Jim Freeman @ Wanda Beach courtesy of Graeme Hutchinson
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Brad Hampton ’79
Posted: August 4, 2019 at 12:57 am
1979. Cronulla Point. Brad Hampton shot in the slot with a Nikonos III. At the time surfers would use a wetsuit vest over the top of a short sleeved spring suit for added warmth. The vest was so versatile as you could use it with boardies, a short John or a Long John. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.
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Rod Cameron
Posted: August 4, 2019 at 12:56 am
August 1976 Wanda. Rod Cameron RIP. This long haired red headed surfer ripped up the waves at Wanda in the mid seventies. No longer with us but not forgotten. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.
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Graham “Cowie” Crowther
Posted: August 4, 2019 at 12:53 am
Winter 1979. Graham “Cowie” Crowther contemplating a south coast sunrise, and in the barrel at green hills Cronulla. Tim Vanderlaan photo
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Les “Chook” Martin
Posted: August 4, 2019 at 12:49 am
Late 70’s. Shark Island and pretty sure it’s Les “Chook” Martin escaping the fowl house. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.
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Winter ’79
Posted: August 4, 2019 at 12:39 am
Jim Banks
Posted: August 4, 2019 at 12:34 am
Jim Banks late drop at Shark Island during the Coke Contest Circa 70s
Pete Smith
Posted: August 3, 2019 at 3:56 pm
Another one of Pete Smith from that same session. I drove down with Craig Naylor and Rob Glossop and Smithy was already out killing it. photo Chris Stroh late 70s
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