Life Members
Since our clubs inception in 1956 there have been a variety of personalities involved with the St George Spearfishing Club. This page is intended to pay tribute to members who have made a contribution either to the sport of spearfishing or to our club.
Each year at our AGM members have the opportunity to nominate current or previous members for inclusion as a Life Member. Life Membership entitles those to continual membership without payment of annual fees (unless currently fishing competitions)
LIFE MEMBERS
Ben Allen
Ben Cropp
Ben is considered one of the world's leading underwater photographers. Ben was an active spearfishermen and member of St George throughout the 1960's before moving to north Queensland.
Soozie Dockar
Soozie is one of Australia's finest female spearo's. Soozie has dedicated her life to spearfishing and underwaterHockey and is heavily involved with the Australian Underwater Federation.
Wally Gibbins
Wally was one of the founding members of the club and proud owner of the former club flagship the Dragon Boat. Wally devoted his life to spearfishing and underwater exploration and was involved in the recovery of countless wrecks and merchandise.
Merv Sheehan
One of our longest members spearfishing until his early 70's. Merv stepped down as club president in 2003 after nearly 36 years. He has dedicated his life to ensuring the rights of spearfishermen across Australia.
Roger Shephard
Ron Taylor
Ron is the only world champion spearfishermen ever produced by Australia. Ron is also well known for his underwater photography and movies.
Valerie Taylor
Besides being the wife of Ron Taylor, Valerie was an accomplished spearo in her own right. Valerie was Australian Ladies Champion for many years throughout the 1960's. However, she is probably best known for her conservation works, particularly with sharks.
Kevin Walker
Kevin is a long time St George member showing he's still got it with this nice 4.5kg crayfish taken from the Bunker group in 2005.