Umina Beach wins Weekend of Surf

Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club has won the annual Foster Weekend of Surf Carnival, held on the October long weekend.

"This is not the first time we have won this carnival, but this year's results were fantastic as we had the lead by 300 points," said club secretary Ms Christine Lavers.

The club has attended the carnival for the past nine years.

Endurance iron person events were held on Saturday, October 29, and regular carnival events on Sunday, October 30.

Umina Masters were represented by 10 local competitors at the event.

Up to 60 competitors from all age groups at the club took part in the carnival.

Jordan Krucler gained first place in the open and under-17s division, Kerry Armstrong Smith received first place in the women's open race and Peter Braddish also gained first place in the men's open.

In the under-12s division, Teigan Miller received second place and Helen Krucler took out third place.

Gaby Krucler took out two first places for her age division in the endurance iron person event and in the regular carnival event.

In the under-19s division, Jarrod Marsh gained a first place victory for his event.

"Thanks to all the nippers for their great results and for helping Umina win the carnival," Ms Lavers said.

Press release, 11 Oct 2007 Christine Lavers, Umina Beach SLSC