SEASON TO SAVOUR

SURF, SURF, AND MORE SURF

Locals were treated to a smorgasbord of surf sport action this season, with some of lifesaving’s biggest events returning to the Gold Coast. In addition to Aussies, the Queensland board riding, surf rescue, pool rescue, youth and open championships were all held on the Coast, providing something for everyone.

ALI’S DAY OUT AT COOLY GOLD

Ali Day officially moved past Caine Eckstein on the list of all-time Coolangatta Gold winners, taking out an unprecedented sixth title in October. It kicked off a stunning run of form for Day who won a maiden world ironman crown, a second Nutri-Grain series title and the inaugural Shannon Eckstein Classic.

TAKING ON THE WORLD

The world championships returned to Australia late last year and it was great to see so many Gold Coasters in the thick of the action; from Ali Day and Karlee Nurthen in the irons, through to Surfers Paradise winning the open male Taplin, and everything in between. The countdown is already on to 2024 when the championships head to the Gold Coast.

LINING UP AT SURF RESCUE CHAMPS

The state’s top lifesavers put their patrol skills to the test at the 2019 Queensland Surf Rescue Championships on the Gold Coast in February. It was a golden weekend for Northcliffe’s Moore family, with twins Georgia and Jack taking out the under-19 Champion Lifesaver events and dad Andrew winning the 40+ years division.

CURRUMBIN GO BACK-TO-BACK

Currumbin juniors flexed their muscles at the Queensland Youth Championships at Burleigh. The club took an early lead on day one and eventually won 121 points to secured back-to-back titles.