Coffs Harbour Boardriders have taken out the Australian Boardriders Battle Northern NSW regional qualifier for a second year straight. Following a giant day after not running previously due to hazardous surf conditions, but commencing today with a full day of action-packed heats in two-foot playful peaks at Macauleys Beach.
The local crew from Coffs Harbour Boardriders was comprised of Will Martin, Jayke Sharp, Rosie Smart, Creed Smart and Lee Winkler.
Coffs Harbour Boardriders female surfer Rosie Smart was the in-form surfer of the day, with her impressive ability to drop consistent excellent scoring waves. Rosie took home the Boost Wave of the Day Award whilst assisting her team to victory.
Team captain and master surfer Lee Winkler said “This is the first time we have won back-to-back and we are so stoked! We didn’t have too many stuff up’s today, despite how stressful it is to surf these kind of heats. We thought the surf might’ve been flat so we are stoked it turned on for us at home. See you guys at Burleigh!”
Coffs Harbour, Kingscliff, LeBa, Byron Bay, Woolgoolga and Port Macquarie Boardriders all have now qualified for the national final, which will be held on March 8-9, 2025 at Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Final Results
1st – Coffs Harbour Boardriders
2nd – Kingscliff Boardriders
3rd – LeBa Boardriders (Lennox/Ballina)
4th – Byron Bay Boardriders
Oakley Prize Performer Award – Jack Murray
Boost Wave of the Day Award – Rosie Smart
Dometic Top Performing Junior Award – Madora Barton
Jim Beam Club Spirit Award – Coffs Harbour Boardriders
View the full day of results here.
See event photos here – to be added progressively.
Clubs that competed in the event included Woolgoolga, Le-Ba (Lennox / Ballina), Byron Bay, Black Rocks, Port Macquarie, Kingscliff, Boomerang, Cabarita, Angourie, Saltwater, Sawtell and Coffs Harbour Boardriders.
2024/25 Australian Boardriders Battle Series 12:
Event 1 – ABB WA – 14th Sep – Trigg Beach, WA
Event 2 – ABB VIC – 6th Oct – Phillip Island, VIC
Event 3 – ABB QLD -12th Oct – Sunshine Coast, QLD
Event 4 – ABB South Aus – 19th Oct – Fleurieu Peninsula, SA
Event 5 – ABB Tas – 26th Oct – Clifton Beach, TAS
Event 6 – ABB NSW South – 2nd Nov – Wollongong, NSW
Event 7 – ABB NSW Central – 9th Nov – North Narrabeen, NSW
Event 8 – ABB NSW North – 16th Nov – Coffs Harbour, NSW
Grand Final – 8th – 9th Mar – Burleigh Heads, QLD (entry by qualification)
About Australian Boardrider Clubs:
There are more than 230 boardrider clubs across the country, where members gather regularly, often monthly, to organise grassroots competitions at world-class waves such as Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. The boardrider club phenomenon in Australia has made a significant contribution to the nations competitive success on the global stage, fostering close-knit communities that support young surfers on their journeys to becoming the next World Champions.
Surfing Australia last year expanded the Grand Final format to include 42 boardrider clubs (previously 24) from across Australia, with more than $115,000 in total prize money up for grabs throughout the series.
The Australian Boardriders Battle Series is proudly supported by Jim Beam, ACCIONA, Ruffie Rustic Foods, BC™ Protein Snacks, Kennards Hire, Oakley, Dometic, Boost Mobile, Blackroll and Surfers for Climate.
The ABB Gold Coast Grand Final is supported by Experience Gold Coast and the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
For more information, please visit australianboardridersbattle.com.
