THE Ulladulla Boardriders Club capped off a strong 2019 season in the surf at their recent presentation, held at the Mollymook Golf Club on November 24.
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The club's Surfer of the Year prize, awarded to the winner of the open's division on the best day of waves, went to Ben Buckpitt.
While other club awards went to Tynan Linden (Junior Clubperson of the Year), Henrik Minassian (Senior Clubperson of the Year) and Pete Meyers (life member).
In terms of divisional point-score awards, the open men's was taken out by Aidan Parsons ahead of Chad Elkins and Luke O'Connell, while Charli Tout, Keira Buckpitt and Claire Bierke were the top three in the open women.
Graeme Parsons won the over 50s category, from Pete Meyers and Kirk Bierke, as Vern Jackson beat out Adam Richards and Richie Havelka for the over 40s gong.
Adrian Hellman claimed the trophy in the over 30s section, edging out Craig McGregor and Christian Pimm.
Luke O'Connell and Beau Buckpitt, who both just returned from the Australian Junior Surfing Titles, finished first and second in the under 18s - with Taj Pendlebury third.
Ariel Hutchenson proved too strong in the under 16s age group, with Jackson Grimshaw and Keira Buckpitt finishing second and third respectively.
The final two divisions were the under 14s and under 12s, which were won by Koby Jackson and Lincoln Dell respectively.
Jackson defeated Harry Barrington and Dell for the top in the under 14s, before Dell got revenge in the under 12s against Marley Eaton and Lizzy Barrington.