Boardriders' competitions start

The Umina Boardriders annual surfing competitions will begin this Sunday, February 14, at 6:30am on Umina Beach.

The club's spokesperson, Mr Craig Glynn, said they are always looking for new members.

Anybody wishing to join can purchase a membership for $80 which gains entry into all competitions for 2016, along with other perks.

The club's surfing divisions are opens, masters and cadets for under 16s.

Mr Glynn said the club also has a social surfers division "for all ages to come down, have fun and not be too serious about it".

Pro surfer Glenn Hall of Umina and former pro Drew Courtney of Empire Bay have both surfed with the Umina Boardriders before making the World Tour.

The club was founded in 1960 for short board riders.

The Umina Boardriders meet every second Sunday of the month for competition.

Interview, 4 Feb 2016

Craig Glynn, Umina Boardriders

Reporter: Jasmine Gearie