Australia’s major surf brands backed the 13th annual Albany Wavefest held in classic three to four foot waves at Parry’s beach a fortnight ago.
The event witnessed some world-class surfing with past Margaret River Classic finalist Karl Beadham, dynamic Esperance surfer Cooper Gillan and locals Paul Dupuy and Reiss Hunt fighting it out in a final that went to the wire.
Scoring highly on a deep tube ride Paul Dupuy captured first place, Beadham carved his way into second, Hunt slipped into third and Gillian displayed signs of brilliance but it was not enough to pull him out of fourth place.
Open division winner Dupey received the highly esteemed perpetual Wavefest trophy. Which is a four-foot wooden surfboard covered in south pacific carvings and a symbolic mask worn during the presentation ceremony.
Event director and Albany boardriders president Adrian Shephard said, “It was really good to see the surf industry pull together and sponsor a grass roots surfing event”.
Albany boardriders club has been hosting the Wavefest since their inception 4 years ago with the event a major focus for surfing on the south coast of WA.
Currently entries are only accepted from surfers living from the Walpole to Esperance territory but organizers are looking to expand this zone as the event grows in stature.
On closure of the Denmark club three years ago, Albany boardriders now boasts a wealth of over 100 members and has a family based focus.
“We had 18 kids enter the under 12 division, it is really good to see we are achieving our goal of promoting junior development”, Shephard said.
Holding multiple junior skills courses throughout 2010, elite surfing coach Mike McCauliffe will be visiting the region later in the year for a high performance clinic, teaching the south coasts surfers of tomorrow the skills they need to be professional athletes.
Results
85 competitors across 11 divisions Parry’s Beach 1st and 2nd May.
Open Mens 1 Paul Dupuy 2 Karl Beadham 3 Rheiss Hunt 4 Cooper Gilham
Open Womens 1Shannon Armstrong 2 Emi Campbell 3 Michaela Ross 4 Annie Fagan
Open Bodyboard 1 Merlyn Moon 2 Jeremy Wallace 3 Richard Clifford 4 David Grannery
Over 35 Mens 1 Paul Dupuy 2 Peter Berente 3 Peter Campbell 4 Michael Lloyd
Over 45 Mens 1 Adrian Shepherd 2 Gary Connell 3 Brad McLean 4 Mike Neunuenbal
Over 50 Mens 1 Mike Neunuenbel 2 Chris Beltrama 3 Peter Bolt 4 Vic Josway
Under 16 Boys 1. Lachlan Ross 2. Luke Goodliffe 3. Mat Sharland 4. Jed Mitchell
Under 16 Bodyboard 1 Adam Groszewski 2 Josh Berente 3 Taylor Norman 4 Dylan Lott
Under 16 Girls 1 Emilyana Campbell 2 Michaela Ross
Under 12 Boys 1 Lachlan Ross 2 ClayWestern 3 Mitchell Sainty 4 Sam Harris
Under 12 Girls 1 Annabel Robinson 2 Nia Campbell 3 Gidget Neunuebel 4. Eliza Driffell
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ABR 2010 Committee
Prez: Aido Vice Prez: Bolty Treasurer: Pud Sec: Kelly Safety: Reece Comp: Jason Members Officer: Gab Sponsors: Glenn Media: Terry Social : Darryn, Saz General: Adam, Chris, Gary, Ainsley
