Speaking of Ireland’s only Longboard Competition on behalf of the West Coast Surf Club, Cliodha Fawl said “Conditions prevailed in Lahinch, Co. Clare Ireland this weekend as the West Coast Surf Club hosted its 3rd year of Longboarding and BIC Sports Beginners Classic. Waves were 2 foot with a light offshore breeze and the sun was shining. With over 60 surfers participating, standards of longboarding has really improved over the year and there was a great performance given by all surfers.  The Beginners competition showed that the beginners have a lot to offer other competitions and should keep the good work up. 

Again on behalf of myself, the West Coast Surf Club, Cliodhna, Alan Black, Seamus Garry and Dave Collins, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors: Brian Nevin and Erdinger (for all the help and support and for a fantastic judging wagon); BIC Sports; Lynch Hotels; O'Looney’s (for all the help and great food); Flanagan’s Bar (the host venue of the weekend); Shamrock Hotel; Atlantic Hotel; Cornerstone Bar; Kenny’s Pub; Lahinch Hostel; Enzo’s Fast Foods; Joe’s Pizza; S-Core; Billabong; Ballygowan; Lahinch Surf School; and Lahinch Surf Shop.  Chris Crofts Morrocco Surfnstay

And congratulations again to all those involved.”

Longboard Competition

1st Wesley Hannigan  - TBay Surf CLub

2nd Gary Hall - Kerry Surf CLub

3rd: John McCurry - Portrush

4th: Billy Moran - T Bay

BIC Sports Competition

1st Gareth Lavery - Portrush

2nd Richard Forbes - Portrush

3rd Katherine Earley - WCSC

4th Gordon Deegan – WCSC

Misc Categories

Best Wave: Andrew Byrne: TBay

Best Nose rider: Garry Hall - Kerry

Best Wipeout/recovery: Jamie Byrne- TBAy

Best Lady - Ione Byrne - Strandhill

Best Local - Ollie Flaherty - WCSC

Best Club: TBay

Best Head Judge: Pascal Devine