Tag: surfing
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SURF COMP TO CELEBRATE CRESCENT HEAD
A new event is on the horizon, aimed at celebrating one of the region’s iconic surfing locations. Local malibu riders will compete in the inaugural Crescent Head Community Surf Rally later this month.
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SOLI BAILEY WIPES OUT OF SURFEST
Suffolk Park surfer Soli Bailey has been eliminated from Surfest after placing third in round three. It’s a disappointing blow for Bailey who scored his first QS event win at the Hawaiian Pipe Pro earlier this month.
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SWELL TIMES HEAD AS BOARDRIDERS BATTLE FOR CHAMPION CLUB TITLE
Some of the region’s best surfers are quietly confident of a strong showing at this weekend’s Australian Boardriders Battle. The contingent, from the Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club, hit the road this morning.
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CENTRAL COAST SURFERS NOMINATED FOR SURFING AUSTRALIA AWARDS
Two Central Coast surfers have made the cut for this year’s Australian surfing awards. It’s been an incredible 12 months for Copa’s Matt Wilkinson – nominated for Male Surfer of the Year. While Macy Callaghan is a finalist for the Rising Star and Female Surfer of the Year awards. The 16 year old won the…
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MIXED FORTUNES FOR CENTRAL COAST SURFERS
Mixed results for Central Coast surfers at the Great Lakes Pro today. North Shelly’s Riley Laing progressed but Saxon Lumsden wasn’t so lucky. Avoca’s Macy Callaghan is the Coast’s only woman still in the draw. The 16 year-old cruised into round three with one of the highest heat scores of the day.
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SOLID START FOR PHILIPPA ANDERSON AT GREAT LAKES PRO
Mixed fortunes for Hunter surfers at the Great Lakes Pro, with James McMorland knocked out in round two, while Chris Michalak dominated his third round heat. Merewether’s Philippa Anderson was equally effective in the women’s 1000-point qualifying series event at Boomerang. The 24-year-old scored an eight and a seven in round one, to outclass her…
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CENTRAL COAST SURFERS RIP AT GREAT LAKES PRO
Central Coast surfers have dominated day two at the Great Lakes Pro, with Avoca’s Dane Atcheson and Macy Callaghan leading the charge. 16-year-old Kirra-Belle Olsson secured the highest scoring wave of the opening round, with a 9.35. The Avoca product cruising through to round two. Joining her is North Shelly’s Zoe Ifield , following a…
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CENTRAL COAST SURFERS TO FACE OFF AT TWEED
They are best friends, but tomorrow Macy Callaghan and Kirra-belle Ollson will face off in Round three of the Tweed Coast Pro. In small, choppy conditions, the World Junior Champion worked hard to claim a top two finish. A 6.65 her highest scoring wave of the heat. The 16 year old is chasing her fourth…
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HIGH PROFILE ENTRIES ROLLING IN FOR SURFEST 2017
It’s still six weeks away, but the high profile entries for Surfest are rolling in, with sources telling NBN News that defending champion Matt Wilkinson and 2013 winner Joel Parkinson will both take part. Local hope Ryan Callinan will use the event to launch his quest to return to the Championship Tour.
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HOLMES AND RILEY OUT OF SURFARAMA
There’s been a big upset on day two of Surfarama at Avoca Beach. Local pro surfer Shane Holmes has been knocked out of competition.