Tag: surfing
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NET TRIAL LEGISLATION PASSES PARLIAMENT
Shark nets will be trialled off five far north coast beaches, between Ballina and Evans Head, this summer. Legislation fast-tracking the controversial trial was passed in State Parliament overnight. The DPI now hope to deploy the mesh nets – similar to those used between Newcastle and Wollongong – before the Christmas holidays. Further details regarding…
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SURF STAR IN LINE FOR VIDEO REWARDS
One of the Coffs Coast’s best surfers is in the running for a massive payday. Jayke Sharp has made the top 8 of the Oakley Battle where video clips are judged equally by the public and a panel of experts for surfing’s best ride. Later this month the 4 surfers with the highest scores will…
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BANTING SENT PACKING FROM HAWAIIAN PRO
Port Macquarie surfer Matt Banting is in a tough position to re-qualify for the world tour, after crashing out of the Hawaiian Pro. The 21-year-old only managed a two-wave total of 11 in round three. He’ll need solid results in the remaining two Triple Crown events, if he wants to stick around in 2017.
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CENTRAL COAST SURFERS MAKING WAVES
Avoca surfer Macy Callaghan’s dreams of qualifying for next year’s world tour officially came to an end today, when she was sent packing at the Sydney International Women’s Pro. There wasn’t any better news for her Coast counterparts, with five in action across the globe.
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AVOCA’S RISING STARS TO SURF SYDNEY PRO
Two of the Central Coast’s rising stars will hit the water tomorrow at the final QS event, the Sydney International Pro. Currently ranked 14th in the Qualifying series, Macy Callaghan is still a chance to qualify for the next year’s World Surf league. The Australian junior champion will wait until round 3 to kick off…
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NUDIE SURFERS HANG TEN FOR NORTH COAST HEAT SUCCESS
It’s proving to be a big year for the Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club. Its just booked a berth in the final of the NUDIE Australian Boardriders Battle after winning the North Coast competition at Yamba.
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MICRO WRIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB
Coach Glenn Hall will head for the South Coast this weekend to celebrate with Tyler Wright, and her family, friends and sponsors. Her inspiring maiden World Championship win, was also a triumph for Micro Surf Academy.
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STU KENNEDY MISSES OUT ON QUARTERFINALS IN PORTUGAL
Le-Ba surfer Stu Kennedy has narrowly missed out on qualifying for the quarter finals of the Rip Curl Pro in Portugal, losing to Hawaii’s Sebastian Zietz in Round five. Kennedy started off strong, taking the lead, but a solid tube ride by Zietz at the 17 minute mark pushed the Hawiian into the lead. It…
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BROKEN HEAD SHARK ATTACK SPARKS RENEWED PUSH FOR NETS
It’s traditionally a haven for surfers and holidaymakers – but the far north coast has now seen its 3rd shark attack in the space of a month. A surfer is recovering after being bitten on the thigh near Byron Bay this morning – the incident, leaving dismayed locals desperate for a solution.
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MELLING WIPES OUT OF PRO TOUR IN PORTUGAL
Le-Ba surfer Adam Melling has been wiped out of the pro tour in Portugal. Losing in round two to Brazil’s Filipe Toledo, who took the heat by more than 10 points.