The 2018 Rip Curl GromSearch National Final has wrapped up with an action-packed three days of surfing in tricky conditions across the Northern Illawarra.
Scarborough Boardriders was well-represented with Austinmer’s Finley McLaren through to the semi finals of the 16 and Under boys, finishing equal third overall with Western Australia’s Finn Cox taking the GromSearch National Final trophy, with the competition held at Woonona, Sandon Point and Stanwell Park.
Cox remained busy in the heat with northern beaches surfer Jamie Thomson (Narrabeen, NSW) catching a giant 12 waves to Thomson’s two, however, the tactic paid off for the West Australian as he mustered up an impressive 13.27 two-wave heat total to gain the upper hand and take the win.
Mannix Greentree-Squiers also put in a great performance in the Under 12s at the championships, but was pipped at the post and eliminated in the quarters.
Molly Picklum (Shelly Beach, NSW) claimed her second title, taking out the 16-and-Under Girls. Molly took victory over Carly Shanahan (Wooli, NSW).