Kiama provided enjoyable three ft . surf on Bombo Beach in New South Wales yesterday, when the finest surfers from the state showed up to compete during the VB Open NSW Surmasters Titles 2011. Following a 7-day period with little surf around the NSW shoreline the northern side of Bombo saw the swell increase for the starting heats below gray skies.
Previous ASP World Champion surfer, John Shimooker wearing his signature surf shirt, reigned over his own heat during the Over 40 Men’s category having a 8.33, opening a fabulous trend of high rankings on the initial day’s tournament. While in the Over 45 Men’s category it had been Rod Baldwin that provided fans and judges to a few impressive rides with a high scoring wave for the day (9.5) comprising his merged heat result of 17.83.
Baldwin didn’t just guide the path from the Over 45’s but nonetheless , won his own heat in the Over 50 Legends category, well over doubling his own heat opponents ratings within both divisions. 10 state Championships will be up for grabs in the five day contest, generating outstanding surfing from the contestants competing for any place on the NSW team, who’ll go to Port Macquarie in the Australian Surf Festival in August.
Securing a fantastic seven point ride was Glen Sharrock, whom placed First within his heat beating Jeremy Williams, Nick Pearson along with Mark Rudolph, people who placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th correspondingly. Sharrock additionally lead the bunch during the 1st heat of the Over 55 Men’s, yet had been passed by Mark Rudolph while in the last few minutes, using a combination of backhand moves scoring 8.07 to take 1st place honors.
The contest is going to be completely mobile in the Kiama region with Main Beach, Bombo Beach, Jones Beach and Werri Beach all venue alternatives. The daily Running Schedule and Contest location is going to be verified over the Event Hotline (0458 247 212) after 7:00am each day of the event.
