Ocean Beach wins Malibu challenge

The Ocean Beach Malibu Club hosted the fifth annual Three Way Charity Challenge against Wallarah Longboard Club and Shelly Beach Malibu Club at Umina on Sunday, January 20, in messy one to two foot waves.

Ocean Beach proved too strong for the visiting clubs and won the first six consecutive heats, finishing with a total eight of the 12 heats.

Heat winners for the Ocean Beach Malibu Club were Craig Coulton in heat one, Richie McClelland in heat two, Bryce Williams in heat three, Garry Halliday in heat four, Ben Scully-Hawkins in heat five, Matt Sing in heat six, Tom Payne in heat eight and Hayden Emery in heat 12.

Cyndi Zoranovic and Hayden Wellington also surfed well to claim second place in their respective heats.

The Ocean Beach Malibu Club has now claimed the title for four of the five years since its inception, missing out last year to Shelly Beach by one point.

The presentation was held in the beer garden of the Ocean Beach Malibu Club's new sponsor, the Ocean Beach Hotel.

"Despite the lousy weather considerably reducing the barbeque and drink sales on the day, a total of $722 was raised for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia," said Ocean Beach Malibu Club president Mr Craig Coulton.

The Ocean Beach Malibu Club also held its 2012 season presentation night at the Umina Beach Surf Club on Saturday, February 2, which saw Garry "Hands" Halliday crowned the 2012 Club Champion and Cyndi Zoranovic the 2012 Ladies Club Champion.

The first Ocean Beach Malibu contest for the year is scheduled for Sunday, February 24, and registrations will be taken on the day.

New members are welcome.

Media Release, 28 Jan 2013

Craig Coulton, Ocean Beach Malibu Club