For the third year in a row Tauranga Bay funneled in a massive swell which made conditions very big, rough and inconsistent. Above and below Jimi Crooks working his heats, powering his way to his final place of second overall in the Juniors. Above Jono, out in the first heat in the open, he was in second place to\ill about 2 mins before the end of the heat where he was knocked to third, and bumped out of the comp.
Results for the Otago Crew:
Womens Open. Hayley Coakes (inde) 2nd 7.23 pts Seventhwave Cadets . Tom Bracegirdle (SCBR) 2nd 6.53 pts Adams Construction Juniors . Geordi Dearns (SCBR)1st 9.33pts Jimmy Crooks (BRB)2nd 8.00 pts Tom Bracegirdle (SCBR)3rd 7.33 pts Natural Construction Longboard Leroy Rust (SCBR) 2nd 10.87 pts Great start to the SISA year for all the Otago crew.
In Patchy West coast conditions the competitors surfed in 2-4ft inside Tauranga bay, With; Haley Coakes (Indi) thru in Womens, Jimmy crooks (BRB) and Tom Bracegirdle(SCBR) thru in Open, Jimmy, Tom ,Leroy rust (SCBR),jordie dearns (SCBR),jay kilgore (SCBR) through juniors, Tom thru in cadets. txt results courtesy of jono
Big Rock Boardriders are proud supporters and members of SBPS
1.MISSION STATEMENT
Surfbreak Protection (the Society) is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of New Zealand's surf-breaks for the benefit of New Zealand's surfing community and all New Zealanders.
2.OBJECTIVES
The Society will promote the conservation and protection of the unique natural characteristics of surfbreaks throughout New Zealand /Aotearoa.
The Society will promote the maintenance of water quality at surfbreaks sufficient for human health and the healthy functioning of local marine life and ecosystems.
JOIN OR DONATE TO THE SURFBREAK PROTECTION SOCIETY BETWEEN NOW AND SEPTEMBER AND JACK JOHNSON WILL MATCH YOU DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
We are now taking orders for the first batch of hoodies and tshirts
Price is $49 for a hoodie with back printed only, and $55 with a small front logo too. Colour available are Black and White in the Hoodies, and Black and Brown in the tshirts.
Please when placing your order, state the Style (ie: Hoodie 3) and the Size, all sizes are in mens sizes, womens are available too please stae this with order.
Please email orders and questions regarding sizing to bigrockboardriders@gmail.com
Apologies: Rob, Chris,Pete, Kim, Bev, Briahne, Caitlin
1.Tony Clyne from SCBRA attended the meeting to assure Big Rock members there was no animosity between the clubs and that SCBRA were keen for the clubs to work together to advance surfing in Otagoand maintain open comunication between the clubs , Tony said he also would inquire regarding inter club comp/ finalize Otago Champs should Big Rock members wish to compete.
2.Constitution: Approved, pending date amendments. Moved Jono, Seconded, Jimi
3.Committee:
President: Andy Sullivan
Secretary: Jono Pascoe
Treasurer: Jayin
Club Captain: Jimi Crooks
Fun Captain: Nathan Lungley
4.Comps: 2-3 club ladder events
Family events: 2 learn to surf days, 2 fun days
5.Logo’s for hoody/ t-shirt/ bumper sticker, now posted on the blog colors options (green/white) (red/ blue) (abalone) (gold)
6.Night surf – Dec/Jan full moon
7.SISA affiliation to be paid $125;
Join up to surfbreak protection society $15
8.Quiz night, DVD night
9.Fundays - your ideas make it work for you : – Household item, other ideas are welcomed and can be emailed to bigrockboardriders@gmail.com
10.Learner days – Taieri Herald to advertise/ Brighton Surf Lifesavers for boards
