40 Years of Southern Man Commemorative Blog

BSP – Wonderful and Successful 40 years in surf business

14 November, 20208 April, 2014 by Martyn Saunders

BSP Chartered Accountants (Burchers Services Proprietary) wish to congratulate Kent, Juanita and the Southern Man team for a wonderful and successful 40 years in business. The are pioneers of the Australian surf shop and one of the first to open accounts with the major surf retailers. Their hard work, long hours and dedication to perfection is pivotal to their success. Thank you for the partnership we have had together over many years and look forward to your continued success in th […]

Rip Curl Australia – A Successful History Of Surf Retail In Ulladulla in the Shoalhaven NSW Australia

14 November, 20208 April, 2014 by Martyn Saunders

Congratulation to the Saunders Family, on such a successful history of surf retail in Ulladulla.We appreciate your committed approach to the spirit of surfing, and for keeping it true, core and real for so long.On behalf of all the crew at Rip Curl Australia we say thank you and celebrate this milestone with you.The Search is Everything!Cheers,Adam Sharp […]

Sarah From Milton’s 1st Surfboard

14 November, 20201 March, 2014 by Martyn Saunders

I can remember when I was younger about 11 years ago when I was purchasing my 1st surfboard off Kent in the smaller surf shop where Rip Curl is now. My Dad was bartering with Kent to get the best deal. It was custom made by BK and I only just sold it last month. The whole ‘experience’ was very funny. Happy Birthday Southern Man! […]

Emma Barlow From Burrill Lake

14 November, 20201 March, 2014 by Martyn Saunders

The fist thing I ever brought from Southern Man Surf Shop was the coolest bikini about 2 or 3 years ago. […]

Southern Man Shooters

14 November, 202026 February, 2014 by Martyn Saunders

In about 2002 we had a basketball team called the Southern Man Shooters and we played in a friendly comp up at the Milton Show Ground. It was great fun… I don’t we ever had many points on the board but we definitely had some post game beers and parties. Thanks Guys!Nathan Pomfret from Gerringong […]

Casual Surf Shop Job One Summer

14 November, 202025 February, 2014 by Martyn Saunders

Kent and Juanita employed me one summer as a 17 year old back when Southern Man was up the top of the hill. It was pretty fun working in a surf shop. I’m pretty sure I just stood near the sunglasses cabinets all day! Haha. Jack from Surry Hills […]

My 1st Rip Curl Wetsuit

14 November, 202014 February, 2014 by Martyn Saunders

I remember getting my 1st Rip Curl wetsuit from Southern Man when I was on holidays down there. Back then it was the best thing but at the same time thinking back it was rock solid. I would love to compare how flexible it is to my new Flashbomb Steamer! But maybe it’s the surfer not the wetsuit. Happy Birthday Guys! Johny from Para […]

Bacon and Egg Rolls at the Ulladulla Boardriders

14 November, 202012 February, 2014 by Martyn Saunders

As a kid I can remember hanging at race course beach Ulladulla, egg bacon and rolls, and helping my dad judge the board riders. Man.. there was always a good feed back then. Marty from Ulladulla. […]

40 Years Of Southern Man

14 November, 202028 January, 2014 by Martyn Saunders

In April 2014, Southern Man will be turning 40 years old. To celeibrate we have set up a mircosite so people can share their memories. Please see our 40 Years of Southern Man page. […]

Logo Design: 40 Years Of Southern Man Surf Ulladulla

14 November, 202031 December, 2013 by Martyn Saunders

40 Years of Southern Man Surf Shop Commemorative Logo designed by Joel Pogson joel_pogson@hotmail.com.au.Over the years Southern Man Surf has seen many different logos. We wanted to design a logo that celebrates and has elements of the greatest ones. What do you guys think? […]