Surf conditions normal for malibu
Ocean Beach Malibu Club's June contest saw surf conditions close to normal following large swells over the past couple of months.
"After the large swells we had for the previous two contests, it was back to the usual Umina Beach with only small, fickle waves on hand for the Ocean Beach Malibu Club's June competition, resulting in a few upsets on the day," club publicity officer Mr Craig Coulton said.
"Many surfers were calling for a drug test when big Steve Cox won his first round heat, after a double drop-in on the same wave virtually eliminated two of the heat's main contenders.
"Other round one winners included Kai Ellice-Flint, Garry Halliday, Mitch Bolton, Michael Baker and Brian Cook.
"With both Hayden Emery and Mark Williams representing the club at the state titles in Coffs Harbour, round two saw Brian Cook take full advantage, winning the battle of the first's to score maximum points for the day from Mitch Bolton and Kai Ellice-Flint.
"Hayden and Mark will be joined later in the week by Bryce Williams and Kai Ellice-Flint.
"Calyn Wilkinson led the way in the second's from a fast improving Tony Irwin, with Barrie Salmon third.
"In a frustrating third's heat where the waves all but disappeared, Chris Irwin was victorious over Craig Coulton, with Adam Hillard taking third spot.
"In the fourth's, just 20 minutes later, Luke Cousins was the winner from Bill Burke and Bert Norman, in what was probably the most consistent surf of the day.
"In the fifth's, the girls showed the boys how it was done, with Angie Smith outpointing last year's women's club champion, Madison Cook, with Richie McClelland being the best of the men, taking third position.
"In the final heat, Mick Day was too good for Neville Gough, with Paul Goder third."
The next Ocean Beach Malibu Club contest is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, at Umina Beach.
Press release, 17 Jun 2009
Craig Coulton, Ocean Beach Malibu Club