The 42nd Byron Bay Malibu Classic took place last weekend in sizeable but challenging swell at Wategos beach.
‘It was a great weekend of surfing and socialising. We had over 100 competitors, some coming from New Zealand, others from Noosa and up and down the NSW north coast,’ Byron Bay Malibu Club President, Jy Pendergast said. ‘There was also a strong family influence this year, and I’m glad to say 14 junior competitors’.
The nine-foot and over single fin contest has been operating since 1980, and is arguably Australia’s oldest.
The weekend included a raffle and music night on Saturday where a surfboard designed by Brett Munro was the official prize. Brett has been donating boards for well over 20 years, and was rewarded with a lifetime membership to the club.
Winners included: Dennis Sheriff (over 80s), Eric Walker (over 70s), Mike Pimm (over 60s), Steve Mills (over 50s), Jy Pendergast (0ver 40s), Lousie Tiernan (over 40s and open women’s), Rider Worthington (junior boys) and Danielle Burty (junior girls).
Over the life of the contest over $300,000 has been raised for various charities.
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