Tag: surfing
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COACH SAYS WILKO NOW THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
Coach Glenn Micro Hall says Matt Wilkinson’s win in Fiji is the proudest moment of the surfer’s career. The Copacabana goofy footer will now wear the yellow leaders jersey on the South African leg of the World Tour next month.
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TIGHT HEATS AT NSW LONGBOARD TITLES
A handful of mid north coast surfers have progressed in the New South Wales Longboard Titles at Bonny Hills. Day one saw plenty of close heats in the over 40s to over 65s men’s divisions.
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PORT HOSTING NSW LONGBOARD TITLES
Some of the best longboard surfers from along the east coast will hit Bonny Hills this weekend for the New South Wales titles. The event will determine the state team for the Australian Surf Festival in August.
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PARKO ELIMINATES KENNEDY IN ROUND 5
Stu Kennedy was knocked out during a nail-biting round five heat. The Lennox surfer eliminated by fellow Aussie Joel Parkinson.
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PHILIPPA ANDERSON INTO ROUND FIVE AT QS 6000 IN MEXICO
Merewether surfer Philippa Anderson has stormed into round five at the Los Cabos Open in Mexico. Seeded straight into round four, her first wave earned the highest score of the heat. “That was the best turn of the wave right at the end and that’s going to be a pretty decent score.” Anderson backed up…
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MALIBU CLASSIC STARTS IN PERFECT CONDITIONS
It’s been a perfect start to the 29th annual Malibu Classic at Crescent Head. Close to 300 surfers are taking part in the three-day event, including some of its first ever riders.
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PHILIPPA ANDERSON INTO QUARTER FINALS IN JAPAN
Merewether’s Philippa Anderson has scraped into the quarter finals of the 3,000-point Qualifying Series event in Japan. Anderson survived a tense finish to grab second in round three, after winning round two with her last wave. “Yeah I didn’t actually know I’d won until I got in here so that’s good to know at the…
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MIXED FORTUNES FOR CENTRAL COAST SURFERS
There were mixed fortunes for Central Coast surfers at the 3,000 point Qualifying Series event in Japan. Wade Carmichael and Riley Laing were eliminated in their opening heats, while Sandon Whittaker progressed. Macy Callahan was knocked out in round three after a standout performance earlier in the day.
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GREAT START FOR BAKER AT QS 6000 IN JAPAN
Merewether surfer Jackson Baker is off to a great start at the 6000-point Qualifying Series event in Japan. The 20-year-old managed a 6.93 on his opening wave, then waited more than 10 minutes to add to his total. “Jackson Baker in red, this is his second wave score, three belts, a back up score on…
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STRONG ENTRIES FOR MALIBU CLASSIC
Crescent Head’s iconic point break is expected to turn on perfect conditions this week for the annual Malibu Classic. Starting Thursday, the three day contest has attracted 270 surfers from along the east coast. It features 14 longboard divisions, from juniors to over 70s. Competition gets underway at seven each morning.