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Surf Kayak
Competition
& Social
Day
SATURDAY MARCH 8TH 2008 - 7 MILE BEACH GERROA NSW
ALL PHOTOS : John
Gibson
The draw had been done and the interest from paddlers as far
afield as Tasmania, Victoria and Mid northern NSW promised a fun day
filled with varying abilities and surf craft.
On arrival at 7 Mile Beach Gerroa it was clear that the high tide swell
was smaller than forecasted but the outgoing tide bought with it some
nice peaks , clean and reasonably long rides for the competitors.
A warm up session of 40 minutes was granted by the judges to allow for
paddlers to get accustomed to the waves and their surf kayaks , some of
which haven't been in the water for some time.
The Air Horn Blast signaled that the warm up was over and it was time to
brief our participants. Rules of the competition, heats, and some
protocols with regard to safety and what it was that the judges would be
looking for were passed on to some rather keen surfers. As pictured this
was all taken very seriously and we prepared for a day that turned out
to bring out the best in all that participated.
Mick Greeves - 1st Place overall. Mick took home a brand new Gath Surf
Convertible Helmet donated by Jervis Bay Kayak Co.
Lee Albert Tasmania - 2md Place overall. Lee received a Solution
Paddlegear paddle cover donated by Mega Surf Kayaks Australia.
Andy Halliday NSW - 3RD Place
overall. Andy took home a Sea to Summit Dry Bag Dry Bag for his effort.
John Maddox NSW
Deb Moorcroft - Hobart Tas
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The magic weather and great bunch of paddlers made for an excellent day.
Jervis Bay Kayak Co (
www.jervisbaykayaks.com ) provided prizes and staff for judging for
the day.
Neil Levre NSW
Tracy Garner & Ross Boardman advise the scores after the first round of
heats.
Justin Keniger JUZ - Port Stephens NSW
Sharron Cridland - Hobart TAS
Bonnie Tregenza - VIC
Judges viewpoint
Mexican Wave - Although banned at all major sporting events in Australia
now, we found it necessary to give our competitors all the support we
could.
Deb Moorcroft in her radical tiger skin prowler.
Juz - Lining up for a zip in the Scarab.
Winners presentation
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