Malibu starts

The Ocean Beach Malibu Club conducted its first long board contest for the year at Umina Beach on Sunday, February 13, with a record 48 surfers competing.

The Club gained 20 new members on the day of the competition which included four previous members who returned to the club after a few years absence.

Included in the 20 were three new women competitors, all of whom can surf, according to club president Mr Craig Coulton.

"Kai Ellice-Flint started the year in great form, defeating last year's club champion Hayden Emery to gain maximum points for the day in the round two battle of the firsts," he said.

"In round one, the first heat was always going to be a cracker with former club champion Marty Skewes returning to the club and coming up against Hayden Emery in his very first heat, Hayden getting a narrow points decision over Marty, with Mark Williams taking third place," said Mr Coulton.

The next Ocean Beach Malibu Club contest is scheduled for March 6.

Email, 23 Feb 2011 Craig Coulton, Ocean Beach Malibu Club