Malibu results

Ocean Beach Malibu Club took to the water for its monthly contest on July 12.

Club publicity officer Mr Craig Coulton said surfers were not discouraged on the day by predictions of large waves for the afternoon.

"The predicted four-foot easterly swell was nowhere to be seen at 6.30am, but with both major surfing internet sites expecting seven-foot waves on the open beaches by the afternoon, and with an incoming tide, the decision was made to carry on with the contest," Mr Coulton said.

"By the time the first heat hit the water, we had consistent two-foot waves, increasing in size and quality as the day progressed.

"There were some wonderful displays of nose riding, with Calyn Wilkinson taking the honours for the day, further extending his lead in the club championship.

"With Kai Ellice-Flint, Garry Halliday, Mark Williams, Hayden Emery and Calyn first round winners, the battle for supremacy in the firsts was always going to be tough and some high scoring waves kept everyone entertained."

Mr Coulton said club competitor Garry Halliday surfed "extremely well" to take second place ahead of Hayden Emery.

"In the seconds, Mitch Bolton outpointed Chris Irwin and Craig Coulton, while Ron Stockings was successful in the thirds from Barrie Salmon and Mark Johnstone," Mr Coulton said.

"Mick Magurren had his first heat win since joining the club this year, taking out the fourths from another newcomer, Bert Norman, with Madison Cook beating the remaining men for third position.

"Tony Irwin just keeps getting better, winning the fifths from guest surfer Terry Makepeace and Glen Bible, while Dave Moulton scored his second heat win for the year, taking out the sixth's from Mick Day, with yet another one of our female surfers beating the men, Simone Hallaran in third place."

The club's next contest is scheduled for August 9.

"The Ocean Beach Malibu Club will also have quite a few members representing at this year's annual Mal de Mer Muster at Bonny Hills over the weekend of August 14 to 16," Mr Coulton said.

Press release, 16 Jul 2009 Craig Coulton, Ocean Beach Malibu Club