Soulman ’79

Posted: December 2, 2016 at 12:11 am

Geoff Solness, Shark Island, Winter 1979. In the seventies, and long before the masses took to surfing the Island, a small group of standup surfers already had the place “wired” RIP Geoff. Tim Vanderlaan Photo

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Greg McKinley

Posted: September 17, 2016 at 7:28 pm

This seq. of Greg McKinley was taken at Shark Island in the 90s. Ox is still charging out there today and rarely misses a swell. Photos Chris Stroh

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Popout

Posted: September 3, 2016 at 12:18 pm

Gerry Manion negotiates a beast at Shark Island Circa 90s photo Chris Stroh

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Droplets

Posted: July 18, 2016 at 12:24 pm

Shark Island 80’s photo Button

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Gavin Thoms

Posted: July 13, 2016 at 11:07 am

Gavin Thoms was another Shark island underground charger in the 80’s.

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Winter ’80

Posted: July 3, 2016 at 10:56 am

Winter 1980  Shark Island.     Before jet skis, internet surf cams and high-performance 3 fin boards, anyone that even caught a wave at the Island was a deadset “hero”   Tim Vanderlaan photo

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Steve Hare

Posted: June 11, 2016 at 11:49 am

Steve Hare Shark Island Circa 80’s photo Greg Buttons

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Scotty Yealand ’95

Posted: May 31, 2016 at 10:33 am

The Winter of 1995.   Scotty Yealand Shark Island.  The winter months are eagerly awaited  for those seeking big swell.  With hands behind his back, this Scotty making it look easy. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

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The Island Nov ’76

Posted: May 23, 2016 at 8:49 am

November 1976.  The new short board revolution made it possible to ride Shark Island. An early pioneer exploring the possibilities. Tim Vanderlaan photo.

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Glen Vickers 80s

Posted: May 23, 2016 at 8:37 am

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