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 Benson
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Azalea Gorman, Jade Thomas and Sophie Small. Credit: Laurie Benson
Zavier Small after his heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Jesse Thorn after his heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Annabelle Reddington after her heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Pearl Anderson and Ava Pursey head out for their heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Paul Mitchell on the tools. Credit: Laurie Benson
Judges and officials look on. Credit: Laurie Benson
Kirran Shepherd and Kahlo Shepherd, Ben Sowter and Vali Sowter and Matilda Redlow and Willow Abrahams. Credit: Laurie Benson
Leo Halloway, Luka Holland, Lucas Hatcher, Gabe Guilfoyle and Tom Pratt. Credit: Laurie Benson
Joe Ferry, Elijah Bresanello and Oscar Williams before their heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Emilia Lloyd after his heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Emelia Lloyd after her heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Joe Ferry paddles out for his heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Oscar Williams heads out for his heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Oscar Williams heads out for his heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Isla Shuttleworth after her heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Maisie Mitchell after her heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Maisie Mitchell after her heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Countdown to end the heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
River Anderson leaves the water after his heat. Credit: Laurie Benson
Judges watch on the junior break. Credit: Laurie Benson
