Umina hosts surf championships

Umina Beach hosted the NSW Interbranch Surf Life Saving Championships on Sunday, November 18.

The Central Coast team won back the NSW Interbranch trophy with a convincing display in the team's events, according to SLS media representative Mr Brett Moore.

"After being overrun by Sydney Northern Beaches in the final event of the 2006 Championships, Central Coast were not to be denied home surf, regularly finishing in the top three alongside the defending champions," Mr Moore said.

"Going into the second and final day of competition with a 12.5 point lead, the closeness of the event was highlighted by the final winning margin of 13.5 points."

The final scores for the day were Central Coast on 1306.5 points, Sydney Northern Beaches on 1293 and Sydney on 1254.

"The local crowd cheered home Central Coast to victory in the Open Male and Female Taplin Relays," Mr Moore said.

"The Central Coast team also triumphed in the Open Female Surf Boat and Open Male Lifesaver Relay."

Press release, 18 Nov 2007 Surf Life Saving NSW