Eight Australian para surfing champions were crowned at Byron Bay’s Main Beach last Sunday, as part of the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships.
The winners will represent Australia at the 2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championships, say organisers.
In a statement, Surfing Australia said, ‘Despite small conditions, competitors displayed outstanding talent, showcasing the continued growth and development of adaptive surfing in Australia’.
‘The event serves as an inspiring showcase of courage, perseverance, and athletic excellence, motivating both spectators and future generations of para surfers’.
Winners included defending prone assist champion, Kai Colless (Aus) and five-time world champion, Jocelyn Neumueller, (Aus), who earned the event’s first perfect ten-point ride.
Contest director, Glen Elliot said, ‘Finals day has been incredibly successful, an amazing day full of friendly camaraderie and fierce competition. The spirit of para surfing is alive and well in Australia!’
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