Juc achieve best ABB national final result

Jan Juc Boardriders relished the opportunity of representing their community with pride at the 2026 Australian Boardriders Battle national final.

The local surfing club made the quarterfinals of Australia’s marquee teams surfing event, which took place at Burleigh Heads at the weekend.

Jan Juc secured a second place in its opening round heat, sending shockwaves through the competition with their tidy and composed approach.

Power surfer Kai Nudd led the way for the “black and white”, scoring a 6.93-point ride on his best wave.

He was well supported by Tim Stevenson, Cooper Downes, Carly Shanahan and Dom Kellett, who all had mid-range scores of their own.

Pitted against former winners and eventual finalists Byron Bay in the quarterfinals, Jan Juc was up against elite competition.

Each team in the quarterfinal boosted talent from the Championship Tour, with these competitors showcasing their elite skills.

Jan Juc walked away with a fifth place, unable to get their momentum going in tricky conditions.

Club president Dane Carollo said the club were over the moon with getting to Finals Day.

“We were surfing against pros, so to get through that first round and achieve our best result ever was huge.

“We loved the experience we got out of it. Surfing Australia run the event so well and you really feel the love.

“The morale was unreal, everyone just did such a great job of supporting each other.”

North Shelley Boardriders won Sunday’s final; their second title in the competition.

For full results, head to Live Heats.