One of the surfing world’s true legends will headline a Christmas fundraiser for the Noosa World Surfing Reserve next weekend, with hopes to raise much-needed funds for the 2021 surf safety programs.
Gary “Kong” Elkerton is the son of a Sunny Coast fisherman who finished runner-up in two dramatic World Professional Surfing Championship title races, then went on to win three back to back world masters titles. But above and beyond that, Kong was and still is known as one of surfing’s great characters, a relentless and fearless charger in big waves, a tough competitor and a great storyteller.
“I can’t wait to get back up to Noosa and talk story with a bunch of mates, and hopefully make some new friends,” he said this week. “But I’m also stoked to be helping the Noosa World Surfing Reserve make surfing that little bit safer for surfers of all ages.”
Money raised on the night will be used for the NWSR’s surf code and surf safety signage program and for defibrillator stations on Noosa’s outer bays.
Guest speaker Kong will be joined by Noosa’s favourite surf band, the SandFlys, for a night of fun, frivolity and sensational food at the Surfers’ Christmas Ball at Sunshine Beach Surf Club on Saturday, December 12, 6pm till late. A celebrity surfboard and memorabilia auction will be conducted by legendary surf star, drummer and auctioneer Country Bob Johnson, with a beautiful Fuyu retro pintail up for grabs.
“This is going to be the surf party of the year,” said a spokesperson for NWSR, “and we’ve still got tickets available. Don’t miss out.”
Tickets for this awesome fundraising dinner and party are still available at the noosaworldsurfingreserve.com.au online store or follow the hyperlink www.noosaworldsurfingreserve.com.au/product/the-surfers-christmas-ball-2020/
