Longboarders travel north
Fifteen surfers represented the Ocean Beach Malibu Club at the 20th annual Mal Muster surf competition at Bonny Hills last month.
The local surfers travelled to the north coast of NSW to compete at the Mal De Mer Longrider Club's annual contest at Rainbow Beach on August 14 to 16.
There they joined more than 100 surfers from across Australia to compete for the title.
Ocean Beach Malibu Club publicity officer Mr Craig Coulton said six local surfers managed to progress into the final stage of the competition.
"Two of the state's best up and coming longboarders Kai Ellice-Flint and Bryce Williams took out first and second places respectively in the cadets division, while Angela Smith placed fourth in the women's final," Mr Coulton said.
"Bryce Williams then backed up in the Under-18s to take fifth place, even though he is only 13 years old.
"In the open nine foot division, Hayden Emery appeared to be harshly judged to claim fifth place, with Calyn Wilkinson finishing in sixth spot, while Craig Coulton managed sixth position in the final of the Over-50s division.
"Mark Williams and Hayden Emery then drove the 15 minutes north to Port Macquarie to compete at the Australian Longboard Titles.
"Unfortunately Hayden was eliminated in his second heat, while Mark Williams progressed to the semi-final of the Over-45s, placing fourth."
Press release, 23 Aug 2009
Craig Coulton, Ocean Beach Malibu Club