A number of local boardriding clubs, including Scarborough, were invited to participate in the inaugural Ryde Heavyweight Rumble at Urbnsurf Sydney. The wave pool has only been open a few months and seems to have attracted a lot of local surfers. The fun day was held on Sunday, June 16 with 32 clubs from around NSW attending.

We had the sunshine and we had the waves, and the team made the most of it, though the groms seemed to adjust to the conditions a lot faster. Hats off to Fin, Ashton and Macey for stepping up and unleashing in the small but powerful and often tricky waves. There were a lot more wipe-outs than expected, even from the old pros as the lack of salt in the water maybe makes a difference?

Our power surfer Nic Squiers also stepped up to the challenge as usual with a tight little backhand barrel in the quarters, probably booking our spot in the semis. Mannix took to the air but fell after landing as he upped the stakes. Kasey took a bit to find her feet but smashed a 6.17 in the semis. Will got slotted while Fin smashed a few off the top. We all shouted from the sidelines, coming away with equal 5th finish out of 32 wasn’t too shabby.

Thanks to Christian DeClouett for organising, all the supporters who turned up, Surfing NSW and Urbnsurf for putting on such a great event

Congrats to North Narrabeen Boardriders for taking the win, Sandon Point 9th and Woonona 17th.

Date for your diary:

40th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, 28th September at Headlands Hotel Austinmer.