Melody Pirga and Billie Wheeler. Credit: Laurie Benson
Surfing, crashing waves and plenty of cheers took over Middleton Beach on Saturday as a record number of young surfers hit the water for Albany Boardriders’ annual Junior Wavefest.
A total of 67 kids paddled out across the day, showing off their best skills and confidence in front of a crowd of family and friends.
Parents and grandparents lined the beach with coffees, cameras and plenty of encouragement as competitors of all ages tackled the swell.
From first time surfers to confident young riders carving through the waves, the beach was packed with energy and excitement all day.
Billie Wheeler heads out for her heat. Credit: Laurie BensonAzalea Gorman, Jade Thomas and Sophie Small. Credit: Laurie BensonZavier Small after his heat. Credit: Laurie BensonJesse Thorn after his heat. Credit: Laurie BensonAnnabelle Reddington after her heat. Credit: Laurie BensonPearl Anderson and Ava Pursey head out for their heat. Credit: Laurie BensonPaul Mitchell on the tools. Credit: Laurie Benson
Judges and officials look on. Credit: Laurie BensonKirran Shepherd and Kahlo Shepherd, Ben Sowter and Vali Sowter and Matilda Redlow and Willow Abrahams. Credit: Laurie BensonLeo Halloway, Luka Holland, Lucas Hatcher, Gabe Guilfoyle and Tom Pratt. Credit: Laurie BensonJoe Ferry, Elijah Bresanello and Oscar Williams before their heat. Credit: Laurie BensonEmilia Lloyd after his heat. Credit: Laurie BensonEmelia Lloyd after her heat. Credit: Laurie BensonJoe Ferry paddles out for his heat. Credit: Laurie BensonOscar Williams heads out for his heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Oscar Williams heads out for his heat. Credit: Laurie BensonIsla Shuttleworth after her heat. Credit: Laurie BensonMaisie Mitchell after her heat. Credit: Laurie BensonMaisie Mitchell after her heat. Credit: Laurie BensonCountdown to end the heat. Credit: Laurie BensonRiver Anderson leaves the water after his heat. Credit: Laurie BensonJudges watch on the junior break. Credit: Laurie Benson
