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Written by Surfing Taranaki
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Thursday, 24 June 2010 |
On June 19th (to coincide with World Surfing Day) the Taranaki Championships took place at Back Beach in a 1m - 2m peaky northerly swell with offshore winds. Last year’s winner of the Men's Open, Batchelor Tipene, was toppled for the title this year by New Plymouth school teacher Kane Rowson. Tipene finished second.
The Women's Open winner was Thandi Durham-Tipene who retained her title. Forty competitors took part in this very successful one day event.
Results:
Men's Open
K. Rowson (NP) 1, B. Tipene (Oakura) 2, J. Andrews (Waitara) 3, J. Hancox (NP) 4
Women's Open
T. Durham-Tipene (Oakura) 1, A. Sasia (NP) 2, K. Hartley (NP) 3, C. Stevens
(Oakura) 4
Under16 Juniors
W. Wano (Piha) 1, S. Kettle (NP) 2, M. McLeod (Waitara) 3, J. Hart (Oakura) 4
For photos click here.
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