Boardriders hold first meet

Umina Boardriders held its first meeting of the year at the start of the month with more than 30 members turning out for the evening competition.

Club secretary Ms Verity Roser said the waves were good on the day and everyone enjoyed a fun afternoon of surfing.

Ms Roser said results for the day saw Greg Power take out first in the Masters division with Luke Gehrels in second place and Brian Cook finishing third overall.

Huw Toner took out first place in the Open Grade A while in second place came Craig Glynn and in third Ant Whitehall.

Open B Grade saw Billy Davis finish in top place followed by Zach Makepeace in second and Jye Jewis in third.

"Zach Makepeace and Maddie Cook were selected to participate in the Central Coast Institute of Sports 2010 Surfing Academy Program," Ms Roser said.

"They will be attending weekly fitness and surf training sessions and get to go to Port Macquarie for a Squad Camp in September."

Press release, 15 Mar 2010 Verity Roser, Umina Boardriders