The best waveski riders in Australia converged on Peregian Beach last weekend for the fifth round of Wave Surfing Australia’s Championship circuit. The coast turned on a perfect winter weather for the two day event, but unfortunately the surf was only small.
Reigning world open champion Rees Duncan of the Gold Coast, won the Open section of the Sunshine Coast Open from former New Zealand champion Tony Cherry, with Darren Kearns and Brett Cronin taking third and fourth places respectively. Reigning Australian champion, Dale Randahl, struggled in the small conditions and was eliminated in the quarter finals.
The over 21 age division was won by Basque surfer Julen Arrizabalaga. Julen who is currently living on the Gold Coast, was a former World Junior Surf Kayak champion. In second place was Savannah Campbell, ahead of Kye Duncan and Liam Thierens. The cadet final saw Connor McElhinney of NSW finish ahead of his twin sisters Oceane and Xanthe.
The dropping swell on Sunday forced the event organisers to postpone the other finals until the Australian Open which is held in October from the 21st to the 27th at Yamba NSW.
