Redhead Surf Club in the 1970’s

Redhead Surf Club is a big part of Redhead’s life style and has always had a  great crowd.

Redhead Beach on a crowded summer day showing Redhead surf club around  1978.

Redhead Beach 1980

Redhead Beach 1980

 
The annual Redhead verses Swansea-Belmont touch footy comp  presentation had all those present bemused, when PJ impersonating a female  dignitary, presented the losing captain of Swansea-Belmont with this Lumsdon Cartoon. A very funny moment is captured here and a good arvo was had by  all. Redhead SLSC Touch Footy presentation.
 
Redhead Swansea surf Club Presentation

Redhead Swansea surf Club Presentation

 
The NSW Championships,  held down at Woolongong around 1978 had  the bus load of Redhead members celebrating big time after Peter Bale won the  state flags. This picture shows all members were happy with the result. The ride  home was very lively to say the least. Redhead Surf Club Members Bus Trip NSW Championships 1978
 
Redhead SLSC at NSW Championships 1978

Redhead SLSC at NSW Championships 1978

The Redhead Boat crew were a fit lot and enjoyed their sport. Shown here  cruising down a nice wave at Redhead around 1978.

Redhead Surf Boat Crew 1977

Redhead Surf Boat Crew 1977

 
Peter Bale shown here winning the Newcastle Flags at Blacksmiths Beach 1978
 
Peter Bale Newcastle Beach Flags

Peter Bale Newcastle Beach Flags

 
Grant Kenny was a convincing winner shown here already on the beach.
Grant Kenny winning at Redhead around 1978
Grant Kenny Winner Redhead

Grant Kenny Winner Redhead

 
Grant proved a popular draw card and was surrounded by fans and he  graciously did some autographs on the way up the beach. Grant kenny with fans at Redhead beach 1978
Grant Kenny and Fans Redhead

Grant Kenny and Fans Redhead

 
The Redhead Annual Surf Club Reunion nights are always big nights. Here the 70th had a good crowd of old mates. Redhead SLSC 70th Reunion
Redhead SLSC 70th Reunion

Redhead SLSC 70th Reunion

 

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