SOUL Longboard Club hosted its second club day for the year at 13th Beach in Barwon Heads on March 16, dishing up fun competition for avid surfers.<\/p>\n
Ordinary waves prompted contest director Brian Tucker to check out the conditions early before making the call to move to Boings.<\/p>\n
A small but consistent easterly swell meant competitors were able to achieve some good scores despite the unideal conditions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe amazing thing is we had ordinary waves, but it certainly didn\u2019t dampen the enthusiasm of the huge turnout,\u201d Brian Tucker posted on social media.<\/p>\n
As most surfers were competing in two divisions, the judging table was \u201ca hive of activity\u201d.<\/p>\n
Both junior heats boasted a full line-up, with at least six new family members taking part in the competition.<\/p>\n
Piper Needham took the top spot in the Junior Girls division, while \u201cRoo\u201d was crowned the winner in the Junior Boys category. Roo was also the runner-up in the Open B event.<\/p>\n
Jason Illingsworth delivered strong scores in the Open A and Over 40 divisions, paddling his way to victory in both events.<\/p>\n
Mel Renton-Wright placed first in the Women\u2019s division alongside runner-up Nyoka Evans and Sophie Thomas (third).<\/p>\n
President Andrew Brown said the club prides itself on its inclusive environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis club has always promoted itself as a family friendly club.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are well placed in the community to provide a safe and fun place to get together with family and friends and have a surf.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a great way to get to know other families and surfers who you see around the beach and surf with during the year.\u201d<\/p>\n
The next club day is on April 13 at Ocean Grove Main Beach.<\/p>\n