Malibu club braves cold

Eighteen members of the Ocean Beach Malibu Club "braved cold conditions" at its monthly contest at Umina Beach, on Sunday, August 10.

Club member Mr Craig Coulton said it was a strong westerly wind blowing that saw only 18 members participating in the August contest.

The August competition involved two rounds, with four heats in both the first and second rounds.

In round one, Brett Wakelin, Mark Williams, Glen Wakelin and Kai Ellice-Flint came first in each of their respective heats.

Garry Halliday, Craig Coulton, Darrin Fleming and Dave Moulton came out with second place in round one of competition.

Round two heat winners were Mark Williams, Garry Halliday, Brian Cook and Mark Rylands.

Second place in each heat for round two went to Glen Wakelin, Darrin Fleming, Bill Burke and Tony Irwin.

At the end of round two, Mark Williams came out on top with another first place finish.

The next contest for the club will be held on September 14.

Press release, 11 Aug 2008 Craig Coulton, Ocean Beach Malibu Club