Tag: surfing
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CENTRAL COAST SURFER TAKES OUT PORT STEPHENS PRO MEN’S FINAL
Central Coast surfer Caleb Tancred, has won his first world qualifying series event, taking out the 1000 point Port Stephens Pro this afternoon. Taking on Lennox Head’s Mikey McDonagh in the final, Tancred started well, posting a 7.3 on his first ride. McDonagh found a five and a high four in the small conditions, but…
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STU KENNEDY EYEING OFF STRONG FINISH TO QUALIFYING SERIES
After a year to focus on family and recovery, Lennox Head’s Stu Kennedy is back and better than ever. The 29-year-old is heading to Hawaii this month, eyeing off the top 15 to qualify for the 20-19 World Tour.
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HERO SURFERS SAVE CENTRAL COAST TEEN FROM DROWNING
Two surfers have saved a teenage boy’s life, pulling him from the water after he tried to save a friend in distress at Soldiers Beach. Police say a 17-year-old girl was caught in a rip and the young man tried to help her just before 7:00PM last night. He then went under, himself. She made…
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SURPRISE KNOCKOUT ON DAY 5
There was no shortage of success or surprises on day 5 of the Oz Grom Junior Surfing Tournament. Hot favourite Mikey McDonagh crashed out, while others booked a place in tomorrow’s decider.
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JACKSON BAKER LOOKING FOR A BIG RESULT IN JAPAN
He knows how to win – now Jackson Baker says he needs to learn how to cope with defeat, to become a better surfer. The 21-year-old heads to Japan tomorrow for a 6,000-point Qualifying Series event, hoping to continue his climb up the world rankings.
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CARMICHAEL ADVANCES STRAIGHT TO ROUND 3 OF RIO PRO
The Central Coast surfing trio hit the waves in Brazil overnight. Wade Carmichael progressed straight to round 3 of the Rio Pro, while Adrian Buchan and Matt Wilkinson were forced into the sudden-death heats.
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SURF TAG CHAMPIONS DECIDED
Snapper Rocks has taken out the Sailor Jerry Surf Tag Championships over the weekend. The power team defeated 16 other clubs at Duranbah.
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NEXT GENERATION STAR IN OZ GROMS FINALS
Messy conditions did little today to deter the next generation of surf stars showing off their skills in Coffs Harbour. Kids from across the country hit the waves in the Billabong Oz Grom Cup, local water rats among those to shine.
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ALL THREE COASTIES ELIMINATED AT MARGARET RIVER
It’s been a tough weekend on the waves, with all three Central Coast surfers eliminated in Round Two of the Margaret River Pro. All hopes rested with Avoca’s Wade Carmichael, but in the last heat of the day, he was defeated.
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OZ GROM STRUGGLES FOR WAVES
The Oz Grom titles being surfed at Coffs Harbour were greeted with miniature waves today which was pretty much perfect for the youngsters taking part. 200 juniors from across Ausytralia are taking part in the five day event.