Tag: surfing
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TWO NORTH COAST SURFERS WIN THEIR FIRST HEAT OF THE WSL IN FRANCE
North coast surfers Callum Robson and Connor O’Leary have sent a strong message to their rivals in the World Surf League Challenger Series. The pair both won their first heats in France, advancing them to the next round.
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CENTRAL COAST SURFER TO TAKE ON WORLD CHAMPION
A battle between Central Coast surfers is on the cards at the world titles later this year. Two vision-impaired athletes – Umina’s Jack Jackson and reigning world champion Matt Formston – are set to go head-to-head.
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CENTRAL COAST SURFERS SELECTED FOR WORLD PARA CHAMPS
The Central Coast will be well represented at the World Para-Surfing Championships in December. Umina’s Jack Jackson will join reigning world champion Matt Formston in California. The vision impaired athletes are among nine Australian surfers who’ll compete at Pismo Beach, on the newly named ‘Irukandjis’ team. (VISION ONLY)
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CALLUM ROBSON THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND IN CHALLENGER SERIES
North Coast surfer Callum Robson has made it through to the round of 16 overnight in the Challenger Series. With six runs he scored a combined wave score of 15.17. He made it through despite Hawaiian Imaikalani deVault’s 19.60 score and a perfect 10 in the same heat. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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CALLUM ROBSON THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND OF CHALLENGER SERIES
Evans Head surfer Callum Robson has made it through to the round of 24 in the Challenger Series. He struggled to get points on his first two waves off the coast of Portugal, but it was a case of third time lucky. Posting a two-wave total of 12.33. Robson will be back in the water…
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CALLAGHAN STRIKES AGAIN
The Central Coast has impressed again the women’s Challenger Series in Portugal. Macy Callaghan winning her heat to progress in the comp – while in the men’s, Avoca’s Wade Carmichael was out of luck.
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CONNOR O’LEARY ELIMINATED FROM PORTUGAL CHALLENGER SERIES
Lennox Head product, Connor O’Leary has been eliminated from the Challenger Series in Portugal. After a low-scoring start – his second wave managed a 5-point-6-7. But it wasn’t enough to secure him a spot in the next round. After Callum Robson’s heat was postponed, he’ll now be surfing this evening. [AUDIO IN PARTS]
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CALLUM ROBSON WINS HIS HEAT IN THE CHALLENGER SERIES OPENING ROUND
Evans Head product Callum Robson has won his heat in the Challenger Series’ opening round at Portugal. His third wave secured him the top spot – to wrap up with a combined scored of 13.3. Robson will now join fellow Far North Coast surfer, Connor O’Leary in the round of 48. [AUDIO IN PARTS]
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STRONG START AT PORTUGAL FOR PICKLUM
Central Coast surfer Molly Picklum has had a strong start to her Challenger Series campaign in Portugal. The 18-year-old won her heat to advance to the Round of 32.
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CONNOR O’LEARY THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND OF THE CHALLENGER SERIES IN PORTUGAL
Connor O’Leary has finished second in his heat at the Challenger Series in Portugal. The Lennox Head product started slow before a 6-point-9-3 propelled him to second place. He’s advanced to the round of 48. While Evans Head local, Callum Robson is yet to get in the water for Heat 21 of the opening round.…