Sunshine Beach State School surfers put on a show at the primary school’s first ever shortboard competition, The Sunshine Shred.
Years’ four, five and six shortboarders battled it out in perfect, glassy, offshore conditions to win prizes kindly donated by local surf shops; Underground, Sideways, Ripcurl and Local Knowledge.
Event organiser and Sunshine Beach State School teacher Bree Hawthorne said, “The level of surfing from our girls and boys is astounding, but what’s equally impressive is the sense of comradery, fun and shared love of the ocean amongst the kids that this event has shone a light on.”
Big winners on the day were Ozzie, Carter and Hayden winning first, second and third places respectively in the ‘Senior Boys’ division.
Jesse, Lucas and Lukas nailed first, second and third places in the ‘Junior Boys’, while Benni and Mia took out first and second in the ‘Girls’ division.
‘Best Wave’ went to Ozzie for an incredible 8.8 ride in his second heat, closely followed by Carter’s 8.6 in heat one. Manu was another standout being awarded the ‘Sunshine Spirit’ award for his commendable sportspersonship, commitment and progression in his surfing.
Next month, the primary school’s talented longboarders will take centre stage at the first ever Sunshine Longboard Classic supported by Noosa Malibu Club. With Noosa being home to the perfect longboard slider, this one-of-a-kind event is set to showcase the future of local longboarding talent.
