SOUL returns to the waves

Howard Mitchell (pictures Adam Bateup @Schmidt_Faced_Photography)

The SOUL Longboard Club scored great waves and weather for their secnd club day of the year held at Ocean Grove main beach.

A strong northerly wind and a 1ft to 2ft foot swell greeted competitors.

Once again, a great turn-up of surfers meant there were lots of heats to get through before the predicted southerly change in the afternoon, which it did just as the last final finished.

Standout surfing in all divisions meant it was tough to get through to the finals. The club is enjoying a boost in numbers and particularly with the women’s division.

Once again, the presentations were held at Brewicolo, and a great atmosphere and fun was enjoyed by all.

Next club day is April 15. Meet 7am Ocean Grove main beach car park.

Open A: 1st Jason Illingworth, 2nd Luke Edwards, 3rd Lachie Fletcher, 4th Jamie Wall

Women: 1st Kelly Godard, 2nd Sarah Quinney, 3rd Rachel Clayton, 4th Gen Hargrave, 5th Jax Goddard, 6th Charmaine Cowan

Open B: 1st Alex Evans, 2nd Steve Franzose, 3rd Dan Borg, 4th Danny Malone, 5th Michael M, 6th Tom Parry

Logger: 1st Dan Cassidy, 2nd Brent Womersley, 3rd Luke Edwards, 4th Tama Piahana, 5th Simon Johnson, 6th Lachie Fletcher

Over 65s: 1st Gus Angleton, 2nd, Nick Wright, 3rd Nev Forster, 4th Howard Mitchell

Over 60s: 1st Mick Armstrong, 2nd Jon Mercer, 3rd Andy Brown, 4th Jeff Brooks

Over 50s: 1st Brent Womersley, 2nd Steve Franzose, 3rd Simon Johnson, 4th Jason Illingworth, 5th Mick Dwyer, 6th Jason AhSam

Over 40s 1st Dan Borg, 2nd Alex Evans, 3rd Ben Edwards, 4th Liam McCafferty, 5th Michael M

Groms: 1st Mia Illingworth, 2nd Iluka Cassidy, 3rd Willow Womersley, 4th Eli