WA’s longest-running surfing event, the 48th Sunshine Surf Masters, presented by Mitchell & Brown Retravision, featured an impressive line-up of local talent last weekend.
Despite strong southerly winds, over 80 surfers flocked to Flat Rocks in Geraldton, where waves reached the 3 to 4-foot range. The competition was fierce, particularly in the Open Men’s division.
Geraldton Boardrider Club President Nic Chadbourne described the thrilling Open Men’s final: “Jake Hagan got off to a strong start, battling with Maverick Wilson for the lead. Luke Campbell was chasing a score over 8, and in the last minute, he got a cracking right-hander, and just belted it half a dozen times all the way to the beach and he got the score. It was a great comeback!”
In the Open Women’s division, local surfer Edel Rodden emerged victorious. “Edel had a great final,” said Nic. “She caught an early wave that set her apart, and no one could match it. Rosie Gillet was impressive throughout the weekend, but Edel’s early score secured her the title.”
As winners of the Open Men’s and Women’s divisions, both Luke and Edel have received wild cards into next year’s Margaret River Pro Trials event.
Another highlight of the event was the Over 60’s ‘Sam’s Division,’ honouring local surfer Sam Salmond. Steve Williams from Scarborough claimed victory for the second consecutive year.
The Expression Session also delivered, with Maverick Wilson stealing the show. He scored a perfect 10 with a series of big turns and an impressive Air Reverse, earning the title for the best wave of the competition.
FINAL RESULTS
Open Mens
Luke Campbell
Jake Hagan
Maverick Wilson
Ryan Wright
Open Womens
Edel Rodden
Lilli Cox
Rosie Gillett
Lily Shepherd
Cadets (16 & Under)
Maverick Wilson
Cruz Macdonald
Finlay Homer
Kerby Morris
Junior Mens
Jake Hagan
Cruz Macdonald
Jack Lacey
Callum Sojan
Junior Women
Rosie Gillett
Lilli Cox
Mia Scott
Lani Grant
Seniors (30 & Over)
Luke Campbell
Max Marsden
Matt Morris
Danny Williams
Masters (40 & Over)
Kit Rayner
Ben Mcdonald
Ben Simms
Wade Greenaway
Grand Masters (50 & Over)
Deon Hagan
David Dvorak
Ross Fleming
Dave Williams
Expression Session
Maverick Wilson
Jake Hagan
Cruz Macdonald
Sam’ Division
Steve Williams
Dave Williams
Leon Norris
Brett Schofield
