Phillip Island Boardriders Club Longboard 2 Competition

ON SATURDAY, November 16, the Phillip Island Boardriders Club (PIBC) hosted their Longboard 2 competition for the 2024/25 season at the renowned Crazy Birds surf break. The event was expertly coordinated by Longboard Coordinator Nala Taylor, with the support of the PIBC Longboard subcommittee, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable day for all competitors.

The 2024/25 Longboard format allowed all competitors, regardless of age or gender, to surf two heats each. Athletes’ best two waves from their respective heats were added to four waves total, with the winners announced at the end of the day.

Treasurer Joanna O’Reilly Stubbs stated, “It was a magic day spent with a great community, at a great location.”

PIBC would like to thank photographers Peter Fogarty, Craig Anderson, Andrew Lidsey (Bunny), and PIBC Treasurer Joanna O’Reilly Stubbs for their photography of the event. 

As well as sponsors of the event’s prizes Jacquie Chambers Art, Zev Landes and Pacific Longboard Magazine and major sponsor Rip Curl Phillip Island.

Results

Open Men: 1st Eli Curry, 2nd Andy McHenry and 3rd Ben Gerard Taylor.

Open Women: 1st Nala Taylor, 2nd Sonia Seuren and 3rd Ebony Maier.  

Mixed Style Masters (45+): 1st Jacquie Chambers, 2nd Andrew Lidsey and 3rd Robert Matthews.

Mixed Juniors (U18): 1st Scarlett Rennie and 2nd Savannah Bennett.

Awards

Best Noseride: Lucy Camenzuli

Best Cutback: Ben Gerard Taylor

Most Improved: Zev Landes