The event took place over Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May
Saturday saw a small swell of waves but with the promise of better conditions the event was held over until the Sunday. This proved the right decision as the surf improved with a swell consistently breaking all day
The full competition was run through-out the day with all 4 categories of competition completed
Highlights-
The current Men’s Pro Champion -Russell Winter (from Newquay Cornwall) won the Men’s competition with Gordon Fontaine (France) in second place. The Women’s Pro event was won by Holly Donnelly (from Newquay)
Russell Winter quote: "Great contest looking forward to coming back next year". NS Rider
Holly Donnelly quote: "Enjoyed the event thank the people of Saltburn for their support" NS Rider
In the Men’s Pro division- local Newcastle surfer Sam Lamiroy competed and finished in 5th position
Dave Reed- Surf Organiser quote: "I would like to thank Redcar and Cleveland Council for supporting this event. Great to see a fantastic display of surfing in these conditions”
Final standings
Men’s Open-
1-Russell Winter – Newquay NS Rider
2-Gordon Fontaine - France
3-Mark Harris - Newquay
4-Reubin Pearce - S Africa
Women’s Open
1-Holly Donnelly – Newquay NS Rider
2-Andrea Lawrence - Croyde
3-Hannah Harding - Totnes
4-Cerri Edwards - Porthtowan
Pro Junior
1-Lewis Clinton - Newquay
2-Benjamin Sowter - Truro
3-Leon Mansfield - Liskeard
4-Dale Foster - Newquay
Boys Under 16
1-Taz Knight – Croyde NS Rider
2-Dale Foster - Newquay
3-Ed Smith - Liskeard
4-Max Pechonis - Bude
