TAJ BURROW WINS MALDIVES SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS TROPHY

Western Australian surfing legend Taj Burrow has clinched victory at the Surfing Championships Trophy, held at the famed Sultans break in the Maldives.

The event kicked off in ideal conditions, with three days of pristine, sapphire waves and 85-degree water that created a surfer’s paradise. The competition attracted a stellar field, including 5-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Carissa Moore, Mikey February, Jeremy Flores, Jadson Andre, and local Ahmed ‘Ammaday’ Agil.

Taj dominated throughout the event, navigating tube after tube with precision and even scored a perfect 10 during the competition.

He finished second in all three categories—Single Fin, Thruster, and Twin Fin— and secured his third Surfing Championships Trophy title by edging out Mikey February in the final.

“I’ve already retired, but if I ever un-retire, it’ll be for an event like this. Best comp ever,” said Taj. He further described the experience, saying, “That was probably the most fun I’ve ever had in a contest. It’d have to be. Perfect waves, with one other guy in the water. It was incredible.”

Love the ocean and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment? Surfing Western Australia is recruiting for two exciting full-time positions based at our coastal headquarters in Trigg.

As the state’s peak body for surfing, the organisation delivers world-class events, community programs, and development pathways that support surfers of all levels, from juniors to professionals. We are now inviting passionate and professional individuals to apply for the following roles:

Events Manager (Full Time)
This role is responsible for leading the delivery of major surfing events across WA, including the Margaret River Pro, King of the Point, Whalebone Longboard Classic, and more. We are seeking an experienced and organised professional with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for event delivery in a high-performance, community-driven environment.

Office Administrator (Full Time)
As the first point of contact for Surfing WA, this position plays a key role in the daily operations of the organisation. The successful applicant will have strong communication and administrative skills, customer service experience, and the ability to coordinate bookings, support internal teams, and ensure efficient office functionality.

Both positions are full-time roles based in Trigg, with a preferred commencement date in August 2025.

For more information and full position descriptions, visit: https://surfingwa.com.au/careers/

Applications close at 4:00 PM on Friday 27 June, 2025.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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