Longboards Take Over The Point

Longboards Take Over The Point

Phil Trigger carves up the wave on the way to the Over 60's final win.

Point Impossible, Geelong / Aust (17^th May 2014) Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles supported by Be The Influence was conducted at the point break of Point Impossible on Victoria’s West Coast today with round 2 to follow tomorrow. After re-scheduling round 1 due to poor surf conditions, Longboarders will have to back up round one with the 2^nd and final round tomorrow to determine Victoria’s premier Longboarders for 2014.

With conditions on the smallish side, Surfing Victoria made the call late in the day to hold over the round 1 final for the open men and women’s divisions with conditions more favourable tomorrow. With the assistance of an early start and an extra hour of high tide, Surfing Victoria expects to crown champions in 12 longboard divisions by days end.

In today’s action Ben Considine picked up the first win of the day beating home Adam Lalor in the U/18 final.

The girls were up next with Morgan Griggs-Kennelly comfortably accounting for Isabelle Bond with the Firns sisters Abbie and Shannen filling the minor places.

Morgan Griggs-KennellyIsabelle BondAbbie Firns

Mel Renton-Wright posted a mid-8’s score early in her final to get a good head start on the field in the Women’s Over 35’s. Wright was able to increase her presence to street the final winning round 1 of the O/35’s. Kate Sullivan who was solid throughout the final picked up a well-deserved 2^nd while Carolyn Lalor and Kate Lawler finished in 3^rd and 4^th respectively.Mel Renton-Wright had one of the highest wave scores of the day in her Over 35's winKate SullivanCarolyn LalorKate Lawler

In the O/35 Men’s, Michael Pinney picked up the win from Kane Tankard, Greg Jackson, Chris McSween & Matty Wright.Michael PinneyKane TankardGreg JacksonChris McSweenMatt Wright

O/40 Men’s was taken out by Craig Burton with Yestin Griffiths 2^nd followed by Tomaso Bellisai and Russell Synott.Craig BurtonYestin GriffithsTomaso BellisaiRussell Synott

Grant Price picked up the win in the O/45’s with the minor placings filled by Andrew Smith, Anthony Brown and Chris Hanrahan.Grant Price Andrew SmithAnthony BrownChris Hanrahan

The over 50’s was taken out by Greg Brown who completely dominated the division placing all competitors in a combination situation early in the final. Noel Shanhun worked hard to finish 2^nd followed by Steve King, Glenn Priddle and Wayne Poulton.Greg BrownNoel ShanhunSteve KingGlenn PriddleWayne poulton

John Lane dominated the O/55 final comfortably winning the division from John Ayton, Brian Thompson and Malcolm McCulloch.John LaneJohn AytonBrian ThompsonMalcolm McCulloch

The last final of the day was the O/60’s with Phil Trigger winning from Al Spence and Colin MacGowan.Phillip TriggerAllan SpenceColin MacGowan

Tomorrow’s round 2 will start with the completion of the round 1 open finals followed by a full program of round 2 surfing to determine the 2014 Victorian champions. Action is expected to start at 7.15am at Point Impossible.

For more information go to http://www.surfingaustralia.com/vic/index.php

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