Last Sundays Comp.

Perfect day for it, sun shining and nice little peelers running through Brighton
With the tide still a bit high the mals went out first, with Jono being the eventual winner
Followed by the womans, with all entrants catching quality rides, it was close until Nic caught two long rides from out the back almost to the sand, to take first place
The grommets provided a couple of big upsets, with all competitors putting in a solid effort over summer, we've seen some big improvements leading up to this event, Ollie made his intentions clear early as he showed total commitment to his wave, charging straight onto a bed of rock, scoring a few hoots and a sneaky extra point for his efforts, with the surf improving as the tide went out, Matt picked off a couple of nice bowly ones and worked them well for first place.
The open mens also provided entertainment for those watching on Barney's with Nath and Jono colliding on a wee lefty,

and Sean, somehow, sneaking in and out of a barrel, but Andy's solid backhand put him well out in front to take the event.
Finally the ugly boards went out, heaps of fun just catching a few waves on boards we wouldn't normally ride, a 4" thick single fin, a kneelo, a mal which looked more like a boat the way the bottom was shaped and a finless shorty that pretty much just spun circles, Jay was the winner on the mal with a hull.
Awesome day, hope everyone enjoyed it and we'll see you next time!

New year Fun Day

Sure it is the holidays
So lets get together for a wave or two

if your a learner or wanting to try catching a wave
come along we will try to give you a tip or two

Saturday 10th jan
nice and early to beat the sea breeze
8:30 Brighton SLSC carpark.
see you there!

Family Fun Day Photos

The surf couldn't have been crappier, but we met for a BBQ lunch at the Brighton Domain. Was the best BBQ spread ever with lots of food and some exotic tastes. With an impromptu game of soccer, with some pretty weird looking rules.
Left, playing chicken.. and Jono soccer starring.

The crew went for a crusie to another beach hoping for better surf conditions, but it wasn't too promising either. Seems impromptu was the order of the day, and it was declared that the first person to change into their wetti, paddle out, and catch a wave was the 'winner' of the day.
Jay just stripped to his boardies and paddled straight out without a leggie.. and won.

Spring Funday

Family fun day on Sunday

Sunday 24th August 2008 at 1pm
End of winter celebration.

Meet at Brighton surfclub at 1pm

Op shop outfit and dust off a board you wouldn't normally ride and go have some fun.
Or just turn up and come for a surf!

If you would like to contribute any ideas, or if you would like to join the club please click here to Email Us

Mid winter Funday

With a Good frost and the Sun rushing it's way across the sky
The Big Rock Boardriders kicked it's first
Matariki midwinter comp off.
With a good turnout
and Three divisions featuring;
Shortboard , Longboard and Uglyboard's.
Some sweet 2-3 ft waves peeled through during the day
and fun was had by all both in the surf and judging.

Above, Mr Munro, and Timmy

Results;
Ugly Board
First: Chris Lamb riding the single fin magic board!
Second: Tom Bracegirdle on the dunga thruster
Third: Jono Pascoe on the funky green twin fin frog fish kneeboard

Above Chris Lamb on the magic board.

Long Board
First: Jay Tzu
Second: Jimi Crooks
Third: Caitlin de Bruyn
Fourth: Sean O'Neil

Above Jimmy in the longboard final.

Short Board
First: Jimi Crooks
Second: Tom Bracegirdle
Third: Andy Sutherland
Fourth: Chris Lamb

Matariki Tag Team Fun Comp

This Saturday 21st June 9am at the Brighton Beach Carpark.
We'll Go with the flow on the day....

Teams may consist of;
1 x Long boarder
1 x Short boarder
1 x Woman
1 x Learner 'Barney'
One surfer from each team will be the Nominated "power surfer" who's points will be doubled according to unspecified style, dress sense, maneuvers performed under peer pressure!

Each 'Heat' shall be 20 min long (or something like that)
Sound good? comments?

Here are the 'rules'

a) A typical match will consist of 4 teams of 5 surfers competing over 1 set. No surfer may surf twice.
Only 1 team member from each team will be allowed in the water at any one time.

b) Each surfer must commence from the allocated beach or water start line as nominated by the Contest Director.

c) The team order of surfing cannot be changed once submitted at ‘check in time’. The power surfer must also be nominated. The Contest Director will nominate the Team composition criteria.

d) Each surfer can catch a maximum of 3 waves.

e) The surfer must nominate/claim 2 of those waves by raising both their hands above their head before making an attempt/ motion to paddle out again or, if the surfer has completed their 3rd wave before the surfer enters the team zone / box.

f) Once the wave is nominated cannot be changed and therefore counts as a scoring wave. If a surfer fails to nominate any waves, the surfer will not be scored & zero points will be allocated for that wave/s.

g) When a surfer has nominated 2 waves they must return to the shore and make contact with the beach marker or ‘team zone/box’ located in a designated area on the beach, thus releasing the next team surfer.

h) Each team will have a power surfer. The power surfer will have all their 3 rides counting in the team score. The power surfer does not have to nominate their waves as every ride will count in the team total.

i) Team surfers must make contact with the beach marker to release the next team surfer. The next surfer must stay behind the start line or allocated buoy/paddle from point until this time.

j) Heat times will be at the discretion of the Contest Director.

k) The Contest Director designates the start line and beach/water marker.

l) Final results are achieved by adding total scores together.

m) drop in penalties.
When a riding interference has been scored the interfering surfer is penalized by that wave being scored as a zero.
The surfer who has been interfered with will receive a wave over the 3 wave maximum. If the surfer elects the extra wave they must nominate/claim as one of the waves.