Malibu results

The Ocean Beach Malibu Club competition was held on Sunday, October 10, at Umina Beach.

The competition went ahead despite the inclement weather in the days preceding the competition and "possibly the smallest surf for a contest this year", according to contest director Mr Craig Coulton.

"Although small, the first two heats had clean, glassy one to two foot waves.

"Halfway through the third heat, we were hit by a massive change, bringing with it rain squalls and howling wind, to the point where it required members to hold on to the tent legs to prevent them both flying away.

"With the wind preventing the barbecue from staying alight, a vote was taken and it was decided to complete round one then cancel round two and award surfers double the round one points," said Mr Coulton.

Garry Halliday's tenure at the top of the championship table was to be short lived with the return of Hayden Emery, who claimed a first round win giving him enough points to regain the championship lead, while Garry managed a second placing in his heat.

Tom Payne was placed second behind Kai Ellice-Flint in the second heat and Ben Orman.

Competitions are conducted at Umina Beach on the second Sunday of every month from February to November.

The next contest is scheduled for Sunday, November 14 at Umina.

Report, 17 Oct 2010 Craig Coulton, Ocean Beach Malibu Club