70s

1971 Sheepdog surfing Moses

Subiaco surfer Steve ‘Sheepdog’ Cockburn was a talented surfer with a liking for solid waves in the 60s & 70s. He competed late into the 70s at the State level.

Steve was initially a member of the City Beach Surf Riders Club before joining Craig ‘Clarry’ Brent-White’s elite Sand n Sea Surf Riders Club in the late 60s.

This is a collection of images of Sheepdog surfing Moses Rock in the South West courtesy of surf photographer Ric Chan.

1976 Steve negotiating his way through rocks on paddle out.
1976 Steve paddle out to solitude
1976 Steve back hand cut back.
1976 Steve sharing waves with dolphins.
1976 Steve ‘styling’ on a good left.
1976 Steve finding a right-hander.

Thanks Ric Chan for sharing your images.

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