The Geraldton Boardriders Club has debuted in emphatic style at the sixth event of the Australian Boardriders Battle, claiming victory over Yallingup boardriders in windswept conditions at Trigg Point last weekend.
Eight of the Western Australia's best clubs converged along Perth's metropolitan beaches, participating in a unique and exciting competition format that provided non-stop action and high performance surfing.
A talent-stacked field of current, former and aspiring champions revelled in the opportunity to represent their local club and fly the flag for grass roots surfing.
Despite the small summer-like conditions, Duke Nagtzaam (Yallingup), Kerry Whitford (Trigg Point), Cyrus Cox (Cowaramup Bay), Jerome Forrest (Margaret River), Connor Brown (Scarborough), Zak Alexander (Mandurah) and Kash Cook (Contacio) were amongst the events standout performers.
However, top honours were reserved for Geraldton's Max Marsden, who proved to be the best surfer of the event. Marsden's lightning fast and powerful forehand attack proved fatal, as he posted excellent scores.
“This is Gero's first time competing here at this event,” said Marsden.
“We're used to the windy afternoon conditions in Geraldton and I thought the waves were kinda pumping for Perth.”
The weekend’s action peaked during a tightly contested teams final, which showed the clubs’ depth.
Combining the best two scores from each club's five best surfers, the 60-minute teams final proved to be hotter than the sand on the beach.
The WA Boardriders Battle final results were Geraldton 5700 points, second - Yallingup 5350, third - Trigg Point 4830, fourth - Cowaramup 4062 and fifth place - Margaret River on 3874.
Forecast: There is a epic run of conditions this week with moderate ESE winds on Thursday with a 1.6m swell and then clean E winds on Friday with a bump of 1.7m swell. Saturday will have more offshore conditions with NE winds and similar 1.5m swell before a SSE change on Sunday and a slightly bigger swell. Hot Spot: Sidewash
