Tag: Surfest
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ETHAN EWING POSTS THIRD WIN OF 2016 AT SURFEST
In the boy’s final, North Stradbroke Island product Ethan Ewing proved he’s also a star in the making, beating America’s Griffin Colapinto. Ewing scored an incredible perfect 10 late in the decider to win by almost six points. It’s Ewing’s third victory this year, having taken out the QS 1000 Burleigh Pro and the Avoca…
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MATT BANTING READY FOR WCT RETURN
After a knee injury derailed his rookie year on the world surfing tour, Port Macquarie’s Matt Banting is ready for a fresh start. With a wildcard under his belt, Banting is about to make his return to competitive surfing.
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SURFEST PRO JUNIOR GETS UNDERWAY, MEMBERS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO GARRY CALLINAN
Merewether surfer Ryan Callinan intends to compete in Surfest despite the passing of his father Garry. Those close to Callinan have confirmed his intentions to NBN News, as he prepares for his first year on surfing’s elite tour.
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MEREWETHER KNOCKED OUT IN SEMIS OF SURFEST TEAMS CHALLENGE
Merewether finished as the best placed Hunter club at this wekeend’s Surfest Teams Challenge, knocked out in the semi finals. The decider eventually featured two Sydney clubs, as North Avalon squared off against North Narrabeen. World Qualifying Series surfer Cooper Chapman put Narrabeen in front early. But Avalon came roaring back thanks to Shane Carrol,…
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AERIAL MANEUVERS AWE SURFEST CROWDS
Day two of the Surfest Teams Challenge today, and there was plenty of exciting aerial maneuvers on show, and that wasn’t even in the water. An acrobatic flyover by Paul Bennett Airshows had the crowd in awe, clearing surfers by just metres. It didn’t prove too much of a distraction for competitors, Merewether the best of…
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JOEL PARKINSON SET TO MISS SURFEST 2016
Disappointing news for Surfest organisers with former world champion Joel Parkinson announcing he won’t attend the event later this month. Parkinson has been the top seed at Merewether in recent years, famously tackling epic swells inside Newcastle Harbour, and winning the Mark Richards trophy in 2013. A host of championship tour surfers HAVE signed on,…
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SURFEST WILDCARDS UP FOR GRABS AT BIRUBI BEACH
Surfers came from all over the country to compete for a Surfest wildcard today at Birubi Beach. In the women’s final, Morriset’s Sophia Fulton joined fellow Hunter surfer Danielle Hancock, vying for a spot in the Women’s 6000 point event. In the men’s, Port Stephens’ own Chris Michalak was one of the four finalists, hoping…
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THREE BIG NAMES ADDED TO THE DRAW FOR SURFEST 2016
A few days after world number 19 Adrian Buchan announced he’d be competing at Surfest, more big names have indicated they could head to Merewether next month. WSL officials today told NBN News six-time world champion Steph Gilmore is keen to use the event for her return from injury, ahead of the first WCT event…
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ACE BUCHAN AND JESSE ADAM HEADING TO SURFEST
Merewether Surfboard Club has been granted a wildcard into the Australian Boardriders Battle national final at Cronulla on January 23. Meanwhile, in a major boost for Surfest, world number 19 Adrian Buchan has confirmed he’ll be competing. The Central Coast local told NBN News he’ll use the event as a hit-out before the world tour…
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BIRTHDAY TREAT FOR MUNIZ AT SURFEST WHILE BROOKS BEATS LOCAL HOPE
She could barely afford to compete at Surfest, but the Gold Coast’s Ellie Brooks has overcome all obstacles to beat local hope Philippa Anderson in the women’s final. In the men’s, Brazil’s Alejo Muniz scored an emotional victory to claim the Mark Richards trophy.