Dalmeny Boardriders March comp round-up

By Alice Wilson Surf frothers both young and old gathered bright and early at Yabbarra beach on Sunday for the Dalmeny Boardrider’s March compe on day.

A er days of howling north east wind the incoming 2-3 foot North swell was surprisingly clean, although not the idyllic pumping offshore condi ons, it did exceed expecta ons.

Most of the waves were caught out the back and for those surfers who were able to make the connec on, we were gi ed a shore break like no other. This draining, dumping display of mother nature’s oceanic power was certainly the older man’s trash and the fearless grommets’ treasure. These youngsters got busy in, on and under the lip of the powerful walls of water. There were some broken bodyboards but thankfully no broken bones. These ny thrill seekers somehow avoided collision with each other as the unstoppable walls of water swallowed them up and spat them out through the day.

As the kids crumbed up nicely in the sandy foreshore, Ric Guseli opened the day with some commentary and some deligh ul tunes through the speakers. With burger flippers Jim and Helen away, Megan had some help on the BBQ with a couple of smiling faces new to the game, Sonya Heinemann and Nikki Simpson. As usual, the grommets were quick to gobble down their free sausage sandwich and pester mums and dads for a dollar or two to follow it up with a baked goodie.

Final results:

Under 8s - Spike Gunn

Under 13s - Flinder Black

Under 14 boys - Oscar Jackson

Under 18 boys - Ma Driscoll

Over 45 men - Jus n Black

Open mens - Ma Driscoll

Under 18 girls - Marley Eaton

Open women - Pearl Eaton

Longboards - Ray Lawrence

A special men on must be given to Therese Craner. You might see her dressed (tangled up) in her electrical cords, pressing bu ons, pushing buzzers, organising heats and even surfing heats. Not much would happen if this lady wasn’t on site - if you see her hard at it, make sure to bring her a sausage, a cold beer, give her a massage or just a high five, she deserves it.

FULL report on The Beagle website