The stage was set and the stakes were sky-high as 27 of the state’s best boardriding clubs descended on URBN Surf at Sydney Olympic Park for this year’s heavyweight rumble.
Defending champions North Narrabeen kicked off their campaign in dominant fashion, taking out the first heat on the lefts. Over on the rights, Southend Boardriders from Maroubra made a statement with a commanding win, setting the tone for a day of fierce competition.
Bungan Boardriders exploded into the event with standout surfer Lucy Brown, whose electric performances hinted at a big future in the sport. Teams like Northern Beaches Para Surfer Boardriders and Sydney Adaptive Boardriders also made a strong impression, showing that the competition’s depth and diversity continue to grow.
In Round 2, Sandon Point edged out Bungan in a heated tussle, thanks to top-tier talent including current Australian Open Champion Jed Aston and Australian Junior Champion Sammy Lowe, both delivering high-performance displays.
Avoca Boardriders advanced to the semi-finals with help from dynamic duo Talia Tebb and power surfer Lennox Chell, joining Norah Head, NASA, and others in the penultimate round.
But it was North Narrabeen who kept all eyes on them. With Christo Hall, Jagger Phillips, and Dylan Moffat all scoring excellent waves, they rolled into the semis as the form team of the event.
In the semi-finals, NASA and Avoca outclassed Norah Head and Southend on the rights, while North Narrabeen and Bungan edged past Sandon Point and Newport Plus in a tight contest to set up a blockbuster final.
The final was a clash of titans. North Narrabeen started strong, led by reigning Over-40s Australian Champion Christo Hall and Kai Warner. NASA’s Arch Whiteman and Isaiah Vaealiki showed grit and kept their team within striking distance.
But it was Lucy Brown of Bungan who stole the spotlight once again, earning the Outstanding Surfer of the Day award with a combined two-wave score of 13.94.
The final blow came from a North Narrabeen surfer Dylan Moffat who delivered a powerful 9-point ride, followed by the only perfect 10 of the day, sealing the victory and reclaiming the title for the club.
Final Results:
- North Narrabeen
- NASA
- Bungan
- Avoca
Special thanks to our partners URBN Surf, VWC, and Club Med for their ongoing support of boardriding and the wider NSW surf community.
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