Diggers Beach, NSW (Saturday, November 15th, 2025) – Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club has secured its third consecutive victory at the Northern NSW leg of the Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) Regional Series, continuing their dominant run on home soil.
The final Northern NSW regional qualifier brought together 13 of the region’s best boardrider clubs, wrapping up two months of ABB competition nationwide. Former World Championship Tour surfers, rising juniors, and local standouts delivered high-performance surfing in fun 1–2ft conditions at Diggers Beach, creating an ideal backdrop for a tightly contested day of heats.
The action-packed final came down to Coffs Harbour, LE-BA, Angourie and Kingscliff—the standout clubs from start to finish. LE-BA and Angourie traded the lead for much of the heat, but with Coffs Harbour sitting in third in the dying minutes, power-surfer Jayke Sharp dropped a clutch 7.67 to propel his team into first place. The result locked in a historic third straight ABB regional qualifier win for Coffs Harbour.
Team member Madison Williams praised the team’s resilience:
“It was a nerve-racking final, but it just shows it’s never over till it’s over. I’m so stoked for Jayke finding that wave right at the end. It’s always a team effort, but he’s been our anchor for years. And it’s always nice to get a win at home!”
Coffs Harbour also claimed the Team Spirit Award, thanks to an electric turnout from local supporters. Club President Carly White said the atmosphere reflected the heart of their community:
“Our community has really come together today. The micro-groms are out in force, all dressed up and bringing incredible energy. We’ve got grandparents, siblings, cousins—the whole works down here. We can really feel the love and support.”
LE-BA’s Mikey McDonagh delivered one of the standout performances of the event, earning a 9.17 in the semi-final to claim the Wave of the Day.
“It feels good to put up some solid scores,” McDonagh said. “We’ve come close to victory a few times, so we’re pumped to head to Burleigh next year and have another crack. It’s definitely a bucket-list moment.”
Angourie Boardriders were another powerhouse throughout the event, winning both their opening round and semi-final. Corey Ziems led the charge and was awarded the Overall Performer Award for consistent standout surfing.
The top six clubs have now booked their place at the ABB Grand Final set for 7–8 March 2026 at Burleigh Heads:
- Angourie BRC
- Coffs Harbour BRC
- Woolgoolga BRC
- LE-BA BRC
- Kingscliff BRC
- Boomerang BRC
For full heat results, visit LiveHeats.