More than 130 competitors descended on North Avoca recently for the Surf Life Saving NSW Board Riding Championships, with the Coast’s own Tebb family giving a strong showing and even Bondi Rescue’s Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll making a winning appearance.
There was a a wide range of events, from long board and short board to two new divisions – Clubbie Board and Tag Team – which added a new element to the event first run in the 1949-50 season.
The Clubbie Board division was an “expression session” of sorts, where surfers were given the opportunity to showcase their skills on a rescue board, while the Tag Team division tested competitors’ teamwork as well as their ability in the water.
“It was strange not seeing anyone in comp rashies, with everyone out there in wetsuits on their rescue board but it was fun,” said Kiah Tebb of Avoca Beach SLSC on the Clubbie Board event.
She was a clear winner in the Open Female division, while her brother Will was victorious in the Youth Male Clubbie Board and father Nigel scraped into the medal placings by 0.10 in the Open Male to ensure it was a family affair on the podium.
The Tebbs also picked up a gold medal in the U15 Female Short Board (Kiah), second in the 40-55 Male Longboard (Nigel), and thirds in the Youth Male Long Board (Will), Youth Female Long Board (Kiah), and U15 Male Short Board (Will).
Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll carried the flag for Bondi on the Long Board, taking out both the Open and 40-55 Male categories.
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Surf Life Saving NSW