Boardriders enjoy great surfing, travel and club spirit

It’s been a massive few weeks for Scarborough Boardriders, with strong performances at home, on the road, and from our next generation of surfers.

We kicked things off on 1 March with Pointscore No.2, held in pumping conditions at our local beach. It was a full day of competition, with standout performances in the afternoon finals. Zahlia Short dominated the Open Women’s, while Kalani Ball reminded everyone of his elite ability, throwing down powerful rail work and an incredible aerial to take out the A Grade Men’s. 

A big thank you to Dave Crossley for keeping everyone fed on the BBQ, and to Headlands Austinmer Beach for supporting the day’s winners.

The following weekend saw the club travel north to compete in the Australian Boardriders Battle National Final at Burleigh Heads. Competing against the best boardrider clubs in the country, our team put in a strong showing. Nic Squiers delivered one of the standout moments with an 8.25 wave score – equal highest of the heat – and we managed to edge out Snapper Boardriders. While we didn’t progress, the effort and commitment from the team made the club proud. We’ll come back stronger next year.

Our junior surfers also flew the flag at the Surfing Illawarra Titles, hosted by East Corrimal Boardriders. The results speak for themselves, with wins to Kalani Whitton (U12 Girls), Ella Campbell (U14 Girls), and Noah Kornek (U14 Boys), alongside a string of podiums and strong finishes across multiple divisions. It’s a clear sign the future of the club is in very good hands.

We then wrapped up the month with our annual Treachery trip at Treachery Camp – always a highlight. Despite a challenging forecast, the weekend delivered what it always does: great waves, plenty of laughs, and quality competition. Lenny Golding (A Grade) and Amira Rankin (Open Women’s) took top honours, while Matt Wall added huge value with drone footage and a surf strength and mobility session for members.

Our club was also set to take part in the Kirra Teams event on the Gold Coast scheduled to be staged in late March. 

If the past few weeks are anything to go by, Scarborough Boardriders are just getting started on what looks set to be a massive year.