38x WA SURFERS TO CONTEST THE 2023 AUSTRALIAN SURF CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PORT MACQUARIE, NSW

 38 of Western Australia’s very best surfers are preparing to head across the Nullarbor this month to represent the state at the Australian Surf Championships, which will kick off in Port Macquarie, NSW this Friday.

The 18 day event will run from August 4th to 21st and will feature five separate codes including; shortboard, longboard, logger, adaptive and bodyboard divisions. 

WA competitors will fill a total of 61 positions in an event that is set to attract hundreds of the country’s most exciting and experienced competitors set to converge on the surf-rich region of New South South Wales.

The West Australian team comprises many state and national champions as well as international representatives who will all be out to etch their names into the record books, competing in a variety of age divisions ranging from Under-16’s through to Over-70’s.

Ebony Schell (Mindarie) will look to defend her Open Women’s national bodyboard title, as will Paul Dupuy (Albany) in the Over-50 Men’s short board division.

“We’re thrilled to see so many West Australian’s heading to Port Macquarie this year, with a total of 61 positions filled by our local talent,” said Surfing Western Australia Team Manager Tim Thirsk. “WA is a strong chance of winning multiple Australian Titles and I can’t wait for the event to begin.”

Australian Surf Championships – Port Macquarie, NSW

Opening Ceremony: 4 August
Australian Longboard & Logger Titles: 5 – 12 August
Australian Para Surfing Titles: 13 August
Australian Bodyboard Titles: 14 – 16 August
Australian Shortboard Titles: 17 – 21 August

Full details on the event and live scores can be found at www.australiansurfchampionships.com

2023 WA SHORTBOARD TEAM:

Open Men 
Fletcher Llanwarne (Sorrento)

Open Women 
Ruby Berry (Margaret River)
Kaleisha Launders (Margaret River)

Masters Men (O35)
Ash Farrow (Dunsborough)

Masters Women (O35)
Belinda Adams (Busselton)

Grand Masters Men (O40)
Andrew Sheridan (Margaret River)
Ash Farrow (Dunsborough)

Kahunas Men (O45)
Paul Dupuy (Albany)
Andrew Sheridan (Margaret River)
Ian Macpherson (City Beach)

Grand Kahunas Men (O50)
Warren Boyes (Dunsborough)
Paul Dupuy (Albany)

Dukes Men (O55)
Brad Cowan (Margaret River)
Greg Dutch (Dawesville)

Grand Dukes Men (O60)
Patrick Connell (City Beach)
Greg Dutch (Dawesville)

2023 WA LONGBOARD TEAM:

Junior Boys (U18)
Jake Smith (Osborne Park)
Finlay Foley (Marybrook)

Open Men 
Jack Medland (Dunsborough)
Mark Matisons (Cottesloe)
Evan Ledger (Yallingup)
Jock Bahen (Cowaramup)

Open Women 
Bridget Churack (Yallingup)
Amy Blackmore (Cowaramup)
Georgia Hanson (Cottesloe)
Olivia Lodge (Dunsborough)

Grand Masters Men (040)
Jock Bahen (Cowaramup)
Paul Burke (Dunsborough)

Grand Masters Women (040)
Amanda Curley (Margaret River)

Kahunas Men (O45)
Paul Burke (Dunsborough)

Grand Kahunas Men (O50)
Dave Smith (Osborne Park)
Rob Thurston (Mt Claremont)

Grand Kahunas Women (050)
Amanda Curley (Margaret River)

Dukes Men (055)
Doug Carruthers (Margaret River)
Brett Merifield (Dunsborough)

Grand Dukes Men (060)
Brett Merifield (Dunsborough)
Rob Thurston (Mt Claremont)

Legends Men (065)
Brent Moss (Esperance)

Grand Legends (070)
Tony Harrison (Albany)

2023 WA LOGGER TEAM:

Junior Boys (U18)
Finlay Foley (Marybrook)

Open Men 
Jack Medland (Dunsborough)
Evan Ledger (Yallingup)
Jock Bahen (Cowaramup)
Mark Matisons (Cottesloe)

Open Women 
Olivia Lodge (Dunsborough)
Georgia Hanson (Cottesloe)
Bridget Churack (Yallingup)
Amy Blakemore (Cowaramup)

Grand Masters Men (040)
Jock Bahen (Cowaramup)
Doug Carruthers (Margaret River)

Grand Masters Women (040)
Amanda Curley (Margaret River)

2023 WA BODYBOARD TEAM:

Open Men
Kai De Legh (Perth)
Jake Metcalfe (Balcatta)
Blake Gerrard (North Beach)

Open Women
Ebony Schell (Mindarie)

Junior Boys (U18)
Riley Schell (Mindarie)
Stirling Stillwell (Cottesloe)

Cadet Boys (U16)
Stirling Stillwell (Cottesloe)

Masters Men (035)
Glenn Schell (Mindarie)

Kahunas Men (045)
Glenn Schell (Mindarie)

2023 PARA SURFING TEAM:

Para Surfing Prone 2 (PS-P2)
Max Devery (Secret Harbour)

About the Australian Surf Championships: Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW are pleased to bring the 2023 Australian Surf Championships. The championships incorporates the Australian Shortboard Titles, Australian Longboard and Logger Titles, Australian Para Surfing Titles and the Australian Bodyboard Titles. All events will run consecutively in Port Macquarie from Town Beach in the north to North Haven in the south from August 4 – 21, 2023

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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