THE ORIGINAL SOURCE
AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE SERIES III
Gets Underway in Tasmania and South Australia
On the 19th of September, South Arm Boardriders
Dara Penfold, Tasmania’s first ever World champion,
booked a spot in the National Final of the Original
started off the Women’s discipline with a bang, notching
Source Australian Boardriders Battle, following their
up solid scores to easily take out the heat.
win in the Tasmanian State round of the national club
After a commanding performance with some solid well
series at North Shelley Point.
defined power turns, the judges also awarded her with
Three clubs – South Arm Boardriders, North East
the Milwaukee ‘Heavy Duty Hack’ Award.
Boardriders and North West Boardriders – contested
On October 10th, defending champions South Coast
for the one spot on offer in the National Final at Cronulla
in Sydney on the 23-24 January, 2016.
Boardriders Club went back to back, winning The
Original Source Australian Boardriders Battle Series III
In cross shore winds and overcast conditions, South Arm
South Australian state round in fun waves at Waitpinga
yet again proved too strong, collecting 6800 points to
Beach.
secure back-to-back wins and finish ahead of North
Clean 2-3ft waves provided competitors with all
East (5625) and North West (5050).
the canvas they needed to entertain the many club
Defending champions South Arm Boardriders posted
supporters and spectators who turned out to enjoy a
the first win of the day, taking out the Teams division
classic 30 degree sunny beach day.
with local club North East Boardriders coming in a close
With
second with the North West in third.
high
quality
surfing
on
display,
standout
performances from Max Longhurst (South Coast
The skins discipline saw dominating performances from
Boardriders), Gary Haworth (Seaview Road Boardriders)
Hamish Renwick of South Arm Boardriders who scored
and Amy Gore (Seaford Boardriders) were just a few
multiple high scores in the first two skins matches. His
highlights on a day of great competition.
team mate and Club Captain James Eaves blew up in
Longhurst took to the clean faces with power and
the final skins heat to solidify the lead for South Arm on
the leader board.
style, throwing down a monster turn to win himself the
Milwaukee‘ Heavy Duty Hack’ Award as an added bonus
to his club’s win.
TASMANIAN RESULTS
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RESULTS
1st: South Arm Boardriders Club - Qualified
1st: South Coast Boardriders Club - Qualified
2nd: North East Boardriders Club
2nd: Seaview Road Boardriders Club
3rd: North West Boardriders Club
3rd: Seaford Boardriders Club
Rudy Davis
Max Longhurst
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