	{"id":161766,"date":"2025-05-22T04:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T18:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=161766"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:53:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T05:53:35","slug":"considine-and-conroy-earn-bells-beach-longboard-classic-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/sport\/considine-and-conroy-earn-bells-beach-longboard-classic-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Considine and Conroy earn Bells Beach Longboard Classic spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BELLARINE Peninsula surfers Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have clinched spots in 2025 Bells Beach Longboard Classic with big wins at state level over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The pair claimed top honours at Round 2 of the Victorian Longboard Titles at Point Impossible, earning themselves coveted wildcards into the world tour event this September.<\/p>\n<p>The weekend&#8217;s competition saw more than 50 of the state&#8217;s best longboarders battle it out for ultimate bragging rights in tricky onshore conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The Open Men&#8217;s final was an elite showcase of longboarding from Ben Considine.<\/p>\n<p>The powerful goofy footer wasted no time stamping his authority on the heat by posting a 7.83 for a critical hang ten and seamless carving turn.<\/p>\n<p>His momentum continued when he stood up and did an exceptional nose ride and another carving manoeuvre, earning himself an 8.17-point ride.<\/p>\n<p>Challenger Tom Fahey kept the final alive with a 7.07 of his own, before Considine delivered the wave of the final, a 9.00-point ride.<\/p>\n<p>The victory not only earned Considine the win in the event, but the overall state championship.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The final went well today, I started with some strong scores and some waves that linked up, it was tricky out there but I was lucky to snag a couple.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Going back to Bells is epic, I&#8217;ve done a lot of work from a strategy perspective and the all-round surfing game, so I can&#8217;t wait to compete with the best and see how I go!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the Open Women&#8217;s final, Torquay surfer Rori Reyntjes sett the tone early, locking in a<\/p>\n<p>6.50 ride.<\/p>\n<p>Conroy kicked off with a 5.17 of her own, before Reyntjes extended her lead with a 4.33 for a precise drop-knee carve.<\/p>\n<p>With less than five minutes remaining, Conroy found her moment and took off on a long-running right hander.<\/p>\n<p>The natural-footer glided down the line with composure and walked the board with finesse to score a 6.40-point ride, propelling her into the lead and ultimately securing her the win.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/untitled-1994-Enhanc_69800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bea Conroy won the Open Women&#8217;s division.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;The conditions were really difficult, but I was happy to get the win,&#8221; said Conroy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s really good and motivating to make it into the event at Bells as it will refocus my surfing, and I&#8217;m excited for the winter of waves ahead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lorne surfer Greg Brown proved age is just a number by putting on a masterclass in the Over 50 and Over 60 Men&#8217;s divisions.<\/p>\n<p>Brown impressed judges and spectators alike with a combination of noseriding and sharp forehand carves.<\/p>\n<p>His consistency saw him post heat totals of over 15 points in both divisions.<\/p>\n<p>Other local winners were Harry Nelson (Torquay, Under 18 Mixed) and Bob Smith (Jan Juc, Over 70 Men).<\/p>\n<p>For full results, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/liveheats.com\/surfingvictoria\">liveheats.com\/surfingvictoria<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BELLARINE Peninsula surfers Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have clinched spots in 2025 Bells Beach Longboard Classic with big wins at state level over the weekend. 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