Tag: Surfest
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NBN SPECIAL: 30 YEARS OF SURFEST
It’s been 30 years since Newcastle launched its now famous surfing contest, Surfest. Back in 1985, top prizemoney made it the richest event of its kind in the world, and tonight we take a look at how it all began.
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NBN NEWS SPECIAL: A LOOK BACK AT 30 YEARS OF SURFEST
Tonight in a special NBN News feature, we take a look back at Surfest and how, the now famous competition, got started 30 years ago. We chat with the event’s founding fathers, as well as highlight NBN Television’s role in securing sponsorship. You also won’t want to miss some classic surfing clips from over the…
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ANDERSON ON COURSE AT THE WOMEN’S EVENT AT SURFEST
The big names in the men’s draw will be back in the water tomorrow, as the battle for the Mark Richards trophy continues at Surfest. Today it was the women who took centre stage.
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BANTING AND PARKO SURVIVE THEIR FIRST HEATS AT SURFEST
Defending champion Matt Banting has survived his first heat at Surfest, finishing in second spot late this afternoon. With huge swells predicted for the weekend, organisers are reportedly preparing for a potential move to Newcastle Harbour… and that’s certain to please Joel Parkinson.
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MIXED RESULTS FOR LOCALS AT SURFEST
It was a mixed day for the locals in the round of 144 at Surfest. Jake Sylvester was impressive in his return to competitive surfing, but two interference calls ended the hopes of Jesse Adam.
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PARKO ARRIVES IN NEWCASTLE FOR SURFEST
Former world champion Joel Parkinson will begin his 2015 campaign in Newcastle tomorrow, when he competes at Surfest. Parko is determined to make amends, following a disappointing end to last year’s tour.
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RYAN CALLINAN NARROWLY MISSES THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN SURFING FINAL
Merewether’s Ryan Callinan has just missed out on the men’s final at the Australian Open, narrowly beaten in the semis. Meanwhile Surfest has crowned new pro junior champions.
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NEWCASTLE CLAIMS A WORLD RECORD
Newcastle has a new claim to surfing fame. It now holds the world record for the longest line of boards, after smashing the previous mark by more than 200.
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FELLOW CENTRAL COAST SURFER UPSETS MOLONY AT SURFEST
There were two upsets today in the finals at Surfest’s Indigenous Classic.
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MOLONY ON TRACK FOR 10TH INDIGENOUS TITLE
Nine-time champion Russell Molony is on track for a 10th title at the Indigenous Classic at Surfest. The Central Coast boardrider won both of his heats today.