Umina surfer takes national title

Umina surfer Glen Hall has taken out a national Boardriders' Cup for club champions after defeating 40 national champions in the final at North Narrabeen Beach on March 13.

Hall received $2000 cash, a motor scooter and the champion title as part of his prize.

"Boardriding clubs have never been stronger and I'm proud to win this not just for myself but also as Umina Boardriders Club representative."

Hall defeated veteran Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour surfer and former world number three Dave Macaulay from Margaret River in a one-sided final.

Hall opened with an outstanding 9.33 and shortly after backing that score up with an excellent 8.33 in the exceptional clean one-metre surf.

Hall's exceptional opening rides left Macauley in a combination score requirement throughout the final.

"I never expected to do so well in this event so I'm pleased," Macaulay said.

"It really was a blast from the past for me out there.

"I used to surf the Classic events here 20 years ago so it definitely brought back memories for me out there today."

Umina surfer Drew Courtney has also won the Boardriders Cup National Title in 2006 and at last year's competition.

Press release, 13 Mar 2009 Jim Beam Surftag National Series