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Moretti in a class of his own at second event of 2012 Northland Scholastics |
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Written by Tony Baker
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Thursday, 07 June 2012 |
Paul Moretti (Mimiwhangata) has stormed to a second victory in the 2012
Northland Scholastics Surfing Series held at Ahipara on Friday 18th May.
Moretti, who recently returned to school at the Raglan Surfing Academy, blitzed
his opponents in the Under 18 Boys Division held in semi-clean 1.0-1.5m waves
at "Pines". Moretti posted the highest heat score of the 2012 NSSS
with a 18.5 out of a possible 20 points in his opening heat.
After a postponement delayed the event 2 weeks ago, contest organisers liaised
with Ahipara local surfers Wayne Harrison, Paul Hansen and Wayne Cribb to get
the second event of the series at the famous Northland break. Conditions were
far from ideal with rain squalls and near gale force South West winds making
for a challenging contest.
In the Under 14 Girls young Kerikeri High School surfer Breeze Durham
(Kerikeri) continued the good form that saw her win NSSS1 at Sandy Bay, winning
comfortably at Ahipara. The natural footer picked off a couple of nice waves in
the final, and showed commitment in the tough conditions. 2012 has seen a
growth in the Girl Division and it was great to see Breeze and friends Laura
Lee and Tasha Bourton get amongst it at Ahipara.
Robyn Turnbull (Raglan Area School / Mangawhai) was the sole entrant in
the Under 18 Girls Division and showed that her time at Raglan has helped her
competitive skills. Turnbull, who was a 2011 Northland Team member, charged a
couple of good sized waves scoring a 6.0 on one wave and backing it up with a
couple of nice waves. Turnbull will be looking to build on her confidence this
year and will no doubt be hoping for a spot in the 2012 Northland team.
In the Under 14 Boys Manu Scott-Arietta (WBHS) got to work early in the final,
showcasing his consistent backhand and scoring highly with the judges.
Scott-Arietta, who is the current Under 14 National Champion, showed why he is
the best in his age group easily winning. Second place was taken out by
local surfer Spencer Harrison (Kaitaia College) who showed local knowledge
to pick off some great waves. Whangarei Boys High School surfers Zac Springford
(WBHS) and Tait Mehrtens (WBHS) took out 3rd and 4th place respectively.
The Under 16 Boys Division was hotly contested, with the 22 strong field of
competitors enjoying surfing at the Far North point break. In the early rounds
Rhys Whitaker (Bream Bay College) picked off some great waves, along with local
surfer Sergio Hansen (Kaitaia College). Both surfers progressed to the
semi-finals, but Whitaker exited the event after a close fought battle with
NSSS1 winner Joe Palmer (Kerikeri High School). In the final it was a one sided
affair with Matt Mcgregor (Kamo High School) dominating the 20 minute heat from
the opening minutes. McGregor was a favourite being on his forehand,
and linked a number of critical turns with powerful round-house cutbacks.
Mangawhai Heads surfer Ryan Renall (Rodney College) also enjoyed the long lefts
on offer, but couldn't get close to McGregor, finishing in 2nd place. Joe
Palmer (Kerikeri High School) had an uncharacteristic slow final, only managing
a few scoring rides, placing 3rd ahead of local Sergio Hansen (Kaitaia College)
in 4th.
Paul Moretti (Raglan Area School / Mimiwhangata) was the stand-out surfer of
the event, and was miles ahead of his fellow competitors in the Under 18 Boys
Division easily winning. Flynn Hart (WBHS) backed up a great result at Sandy
Bay taking another 2nd place. William Bowden (WBHS), who surfed well in the
opening rounds of the division lucked out in the finals placing 4th place
behind fellow WBHS team mate Noah Gullick (WBHS).
NSSS2 @ Ahipara -
18th May 2012 - Results:
Under 14 Girls:
1st
Breeze Durham (Kerikeri High School) 2nd
Laura Lee (Kerikeri High School) 3rd
Tasha Burton (Kerikeri High School)
Under 18 Girls:
1st
Robyn Turnbull (Raglan Area School / Mangawhai )
Under 14 Boys:
1st Manu
Scott-Arrieta (WBHS) 2nd
Spencer Harrison (Kaitaia College) 3rd
Under 16 Boys:
1st Matt
McGregor (Kamo High School) 2nd
Ryan Renall (Rodney College) 3rd
Joe Palmer (Kerikeri High School) 4th
Sergio Hansen (Kaitaia College)
Under 18 Boys:
1st Paul
Moretti (Raglan Area School / Mimiwhangata) 2nd Flynn Hart (WBHS) 3rd Noah Gullick
(WBHS) 4th
William Bowden (WBHS)
Please see attached photos from the day - Please credit all photos and words - Tony Baker.
Thanks to the Ahipara Community for allowing us to run our event
on their beautiful coastline, and a special thanks to Kevin Piper - Surfing New
Zealand Judge, for his ongoing support with the 2012 NSSS.
The Northland Scholastics Surfing Series organisers are looking to name a squad
in the next few weeks, with the aim of selecting the 2012 Northland Team that
will compete at the 2012 National Championships to be held in Taranaki in
October this year. The 2012 Northland Team is seeking sponsors for the Taranaki
campaign and would be very appreciative of any support that people and
businesses can offer the team.
Into its 3rd year, the Northland Scholastic Surfing Series has seen a dramatic
increase in entry numbers from as far north as Kaitaia and south to
Mangawhai. The aim of the NSSS is to not only develop surfing
opportunities in Northland schools, but to provide a pathway for young aspiring
Northland surfers to compete at a National Level.
Event Three of the 2012 NSSS is scheduled for 20th July 2012 at Mangawhai
Heads. For more information about the 2012 NSSS please don't hesitate to
contact us.
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| Alll images courtesy of Tony Baker |
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