Herbie

Richard Herbert one of Cronulla’s true likable surf rogues and memorable characters. This shot taken at North Cronulla by Steve Core around ’75. RIP

 

 

 

 

Richard Herbert.

Herbie was a likeable character who could light up a room with his smile and his presence. He was a fearless Cronulla Point standout throughout the 70’s and 80’s on the biggest days and a fine shaper as well. Photo of the typical Herb stance at The Point by Chris Stroh Circa 80’s.

Richard Herbert 75

Herbie heading to South Aus. for the Australian titles. Thats Herb front row second on the right holding the shirt.

Mark Munro Spoon

Seventy’s Spoon Custom shape for Mark Munro by Richard Herbert.

 

Richard Herbert Emerald Shape.

  

Richard Herbert

The unforgettable Herbie showing off one of his Force 9 shapes in early 90’s.

Richard Herbert

The infectious smile and character behind it was best known to one and all as Herbie. A talented surfer and shaper who during his career worked for G&S, Goodtime, Emerald and Waterforce  . This shot captured Herbie at work at Force 9 in the early 90’s.Image from Inside Sunset.

 

Richard Herbert

Herbie shaped under the Huzza Wuzza custom  label for surfboard brands like G&S, Waterforce and Emerald and had a strong following around Cronulla. He was a regular standout at The Point and Shark Island in the 70’s and 80’s and had a reputation for charging. He passed away due to health problems in 2006. Below surfing First Reef on a small sucky day around ’79 photo Chris Stroh.

Huzza Wuzza Twinny

Richard Herbert was the shaper behind Huzza Wuzza designs. Herb shaped this twinny at G&S around 1980

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Richard Herbert

This watershot of Herbie taken by Peter Simons featured in a Cronulla Point story called The Power and The Glory in which Simo and Peter Glasson discuss an epic swell in ’74. Glasso recalled this day was some of the biggest and best waves he had ever seen.  From SW Vol 19 No.3.