Margaret's boys do well
14 March 2007
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large conditions at
Many local surfers entered the event and took out many divisions.
In the Open it was a two lions race between Brett Hardy and Dave
Macaulay.
In an entertaining final Brett just pipped Macca to win in blustery 1/2m
waves in Gas.
Both attacked the right-handers with big moves off the lip and some
swooping cutbacks, with Brett getting the nod with one slightly better
wave.
The other places were filled by Zac Ogram from Dunsborough and Jake
Molloy of Geraldton.
In the Pro junior division Zac Ogram was too good for other competitors.
Despite a huge air Dan Waddell could not make ground on the polished
surfer Ogram, who was riding a board he made for the contest himself.
Mark Clift took out the over 28s and 35s with no local surfers
represented.
In the over 40s, in his maiden State Round, Brad Cowan took first place
with some great waves.
He showed his local knowledge sitting in good position to take some good
rights that other competitors couldn't find.
In the midlife crisis division (over 45s) Mike McAuliffe was in great
form, he won from Mal Caithness (
Mike looked very polished and in good form, possibly gained from his
lifeguarding at the River Mouth.
In the over 50s the perennial Frank Hayter used great patience and wave
selection to beat all comers.
In the women's Jaala Baldock with Isabelle Woods represented the
Margaret's area.
The event went off well and it is good to see a State round in a solid
reef break rather than small beach breaks which has been characterised
for most competitions.
Thanks to members of the Boardriders who helped set up and pack up the
event as well as Annette Butcher who ran the makeshift kiosk for the two
days of the event.
Club comp is on Sunday, March 18, 7.30am at the River Mouth.
There is some great surf coming over the next two months due to several
competitions and hopefully great waves usually found this time of year.
So keep surfing.