Surf kayakers and stand-up paddlers took to the wind-torn breakers at Steamer’s Lane Friday to compete in the first day of the 26th annual weekend long Paddlefest, the largest paddle surf contest in the world.
Stormy conditions are expected to last through the weekend.
“Last year, the contest was … More
Something had to give. A stellar week of weather, waves and surfing, but it couldn’t last. Fortunately for competition, it wasn’t the waves that packed in, but a severe low pressure system caused the heavens to open. Fortunately, the beach bar gave spectators a dry sanctuary from which to view the non-stop finals.
Nic Jones started a fantastic day of competition, dominant in the … More
Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) has won the ASP 6-Star Hunter Ports Women’s Classic over Malia Manuel (HAW) in 2 foot (1 meter) surf at Merewether beach, Newcastle today. The Final was a fairly one-sided affair with Fitzgibbons dominating the wave selection and execution, this is her 2nd ASP 6-Star win in a row after taking out the Australian Open in Manly in February.
Fitzgibbons, runner-up to the 2011 ASP Women’s World Title has been  … More