The 2025 Corsaire Aviation King of the Point, presented by the City of Stirling, has drawn to a majestic close, with some of Western Australia’s most noble surfers rising to the occasion and etching their names into surfing royalty at Trigg Point.
After three days of better than expected surf, the metropolitan beaches’ grandest surfing contest crowned its new monarchs, as champions put on outstanding performances, displayed daring manoeuvres and elegant mastery, thrilling onlookers in a climactic final showdown yesterday.
In a triumph for the South Western realms, Cowaramup’s Macklin Flynn ascended the throne, seizing his maiden King of the Point victory in a titanic duel against local hero Luke Campbell (Scarborough). Flynn’s commanding performance saw him post a two-wave combined total of 14.96 (out of 20), leaving his rival in pursuit of a formidable 8.07 when the final horn sounded.
Flynn’s conquest came off the back of an amazing season on the World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS), where he finished 11th in the Australia/Oceania region. The victory also secures his place into the Think Mental Health WA Trials, where he’ll challenge for a position into the seventh event of the WSL Championship Tour, the Western Australia Margaret River Pro in May.
At just 18 years of age, Flynn’s win sees him etch his name alongside champions of the sport including Mike McAuliffe (Margaret River), Dave Macaulay (Gracetown), Jake Paterson (Yallingup), and Jacob Willcox (Margaret River).
“Luke is an inspiration and to take down one of the most winningest winners on his home break is pretty special,” said an elated Flynn. “It’s an honour to win the King of the Point, it’s a prestigious event and to add my name alongside some true legends of WA is great.”
Ruby Berry (Margaret River), reclaimed her rightful place on the throne, capturing her Queen of the Point title in a hard-fought duel with Yallingup’s Emma Cattlin. The 2025 Open Women’s State Champion demonstrated experience and regal poise beyond her years, posting a two wave total of 13.95 (from a possible 20), that included a 7.25 and 6.70.
“I absolutely love this contest, and I’m so grateful to win the Queen of the Point for the second time,” said Berry. “Emma is an incredible competitor, and she’s won here in the past so I knew it was going to be tough. I’m looking to the Trials, they are always intense, but I feel I’m up for the challenge.”
In the Under-21 Prince of the Point division, Margaret River’s Finn Lange delivered a memorable performance, scoring a 13.50 two-wave total, taking down his brother Reef Lange (Margaret River), Otis North (Yallingup), and Jake Hagan (Geraldton), in a seesawing 25 minute final.
“The surf was so much better than expected and yesterday was probably the best waves I’ve ever had in Perth,” said Lange. “Thanks so my mum and sister for their support, it’s been a great event and I’m stoked.”
Kaleisha Launders (Margaret River), was ice cold under pressure, edging out close friends Ruby Berry(Margaret River), Grace Cook (Cowaramup), and Rosie Gillett (Dunsborough), in Under-21 Princess of the Point final. Launders’ last wave earned her enough to move ahead of Berry by just 0.06 when the siren sounded, further cementing her status as one of the future Queens of WA surfing.
“I decided to surf over the reef at Barney’s and I had to wait for a long time for my waves,” said Launders. “It’s amazing to surf with these girls it’s competitive, but also really fun to push each other out in the water.”
Ace Flynn (Cowaramup), captured the crown in the holy contested Under-16 Jester of the Point, with a gutsy victory over a field of rising young challengers. Flynn followed in the footsteps of his older brother Macklin with a buzzer beating score of 6.50 (from a possible 10), to finish on a total of 12.38 (from a possible 20), to take down Cruz MacDonald (Geraldton), Ethan Anderson (Cowaramup) and Zenn Hammond (Gracetown).
“That was just a real nail-bitting and exciting final,” said Flynn. “At one point everyone held the lead and I’m just so thankful for the support of everyone down here it’s been great!.”
Ash Farrow (Dunsborough), showcased unyielding resolve and superior wave selection, capturing the Over-40 Lord of the Point title. The Over-40 Men’s State Champion continued his winning ways in 2025 with a solid performance along the metro beaches, taking down local legend Mitch Loan (Trigg) on the back of a combined total of 11.56 (from a possible 20).
“It’s been a sick event and it’s nice to come up here and hang out with some friends and surf some heats,” said Farrow. “Well done to all the guys in the final, Surfing WA and the City of Stirling for memorable weekend!.”
Mark Clift (Trigg), ruled the Over-50 Duke of the Point division, with a strong game plan and powerful turns highlighting his performance.
“It’s an honour to stand atop the podium at this incredible event,” Clift said. “This event oozes history and pride and it’s been a pleasure to see so many amazing surfers together in one place.”
Jake Scott (Swanbourne), won Hello World Travel Dunsborough Expression Session, earninga $500 travel voucher, while Otis North (Yallingup), won the West Coast Suspensions Wave of the Weekend, scoring a near perfect 9.13 (out of 10).
Surfing WA Events Manager Justin Majeks praised another remarkable chapter in the glittering history of the Corsaire Aviation King of the Point.
“This year’s event will be remembered for all the right reasons,” said Majeks. “We’ve seen some of WA’s best wave warriors turn up to Trigg Point and put on a show over three days of competition. Congratulations to our champions and all who have supported the 2025 Corsaire Aviation King of the Point, presented by the City of Stirling.”
For further tidings on this grand spectacle or any other noble event within Western Australia’s domain, journey forth unto www.surfingwa.com.au. You can find all the event results via www.liveheats.com
2025 CORSAIRE AVIATION KING OF THE POINT FINAL RESULTS:
KING OF THE POINT – OPEN MEN
1. Macklin Flynn (Cowaramup) – 14.96
2. Luke Campbell (Scarborough) – 13.65
QUEEN OF THE POINT – OPEN WOMEN
1. Ruby Berry (Margaret River) – 13.95
2. Emma Cattlin (Yallingup) – 11.35
PRINCE OF THE POINT – UNDER 21 MEN
1. Finn Lange (Margaret River) – 13.50
2. Reef Lange (Margaret River) – 11.10
3. Otis North (Yallingup) – 10.23
4. Jake Hagan (Geraldton) – 5.51
PRINCESS OF THE POINT – UNDER 21 WOMEN
1. Kaleisha Launders (Margaret River) – 11.01
2. Ruby Berry (Margaret River) – 10.95
3. Grace Cook (Cowaramup) – 10.06
4. Rosie Gillett (Dunsborough) – 5.48
JESTER OF THE POINT – UNDER 16 BOYS
1. Ace Flynn (Cowaramup) – 12.38
2. Cruz MacDonald (Geraldton) – 12.25
3. Ethan Anderson (Cowaramup) – 12.23
4. Zenn Hammond (Gracetown) – 10.28
LORD OF THE POINT – OVER 40 MEN
1. Ash Farrow (Dunsborough) – 11.56
2. Mitch Loan (Trigg) – 10.08
3. Richard Van Wky (Duncraig) – 7.33
4. Alex Nicoll (Perth) – 6.68
DUKE OF THE POINT – OVER 50 MEN
1. Mark Clift (Trigg) – 11.73
2. Alan Pavlinovich (Mt Claremont) – 511.03
3. Damian Lipscombe (Yallingup) – 9.68
4. Russ Bird (Sorrento) – 7.20
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