The history of the club basically goes like this...

...in 1985, the owners of Sea Level Surf Shop ( now Marine Cafe) suggested there was a need for a boardriders club at South Maroubra.

This would put 4 boardriders clubs on Maroubra beach. Maroubra Boardriders, North Maroubra Boardriders, Southend Boardriders & Maroubra Christian Surfers.

They promised to support us financially if we could get things running, Pat & Jeff Maning were true to there word. Sea Level was the first sponsor of Southend Boardriders.

The club kicked off from a meeting in my garage at Truscott Ave, with numerous beers and plenty of potential members. The original committee was, Mark Windon (President), Ross McKeon, Grant Richards, Steve Farkas, Roy Buchan, Kev Clifford & Brett Raby. With help along the way from Brad Stevens.

There is a handful of members who have been with us since inception, 20 years straight. Max DeLuca, Tom North, Louie Buchan, Craig Mashman, Peter Hollington, Paul Ross, Kyle Stevens, Mark Windon, Fish Buchan would have been on this list had he not persished in the Bali Bombing. There is a few more who would like to claim it, but they have missed a year or so in between.

The club is about having fun, pure and simple, have a surf, have a beer and have a laugh. I think we have managed to keep that focus over the years. There have been some memorable parties that have seen us barred from the odd venue or two, but all in all everyone has had a great time.

Sponsors are the life blood for most sporting organisations and we have been fortunate to have some great sponsors over the years. Malabar RSL, Walsh's Village Pharmacy, The Sands Hotel, Maroubra Underground, Dave Gyngell have all been on board for the long haul and their support has been greatly appreciated.

Regards
Mark 'Winny' Windon