The Sunshine Coast’s next generation of surfers starred in the opening event of the Rip Curl GromSearch Series at Coolum Beach.
Three of the six winners and 13 of the 24 finalists were locals in the competition for under-12s, under-14s and under-16s.
Noosa’s Lilliana Bowrey, Sunshine Beach’s Eliza Richardson and Moffat Beach’s Hunter Andersson shined in punchy 1m waves.
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The top three surfers in each division earned trips to URBNSURF wave pool in Melbourne, for the Rip Curl GromSearch National Finals.
Rip Curl has been running the GromSearch series since 1999, aiming to support the next generation of surfers with a fun and engaging series of events, at key surfing locations around the world.
Results
- 16 & Under Girls: Lilliana Bowrey (Noosa), Jahly Stokes (Buddina), Charlotte Mulley (Mermaid Waters), Coco Cairns (Noosa).
- 16 & Under Boys: Ty Richardson (Palm Beach), Tim Bain (Sunshine Beach), Matt Boyle (Currumbin), Ashton Pignat (Mt Coolum).
- 14 & Under Girls: Isla Huppatz (Gold Coast), Stella Green (Buddina), Charli Hately (Currumbin), Jordy Halford (Currumbin Waters).
- 14 & Under Boys: Rico Haybittle (Palm Beach), Landen Smales (Peregian Beach), Mitchell Peterson (Noosaville), Zyah Hession (Coolangatta).
- 12 & Under Girls: Eliza Richardson (Sunshine Beach), Charli Hately (Currumbin), Bris Canina (Peregian Springs), Rosie Richardson (Sunshine Beach).
- 12 & Under Boys: Hunter Andersson (Moffat Beach), Caden Francis (Gold Coast), Jesse Fergusson (Sunshine Beach), Lucas Deffenti (Miami).
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