LCDR Allan Brown shows his form in the longboard. Our photo in the sports header is of Waterhen’s ABSN Ben Dawson.

Photos: Wes Lonergan, St George Leader

Jordan Dank showed why he holds the NSW Interservice Shortboard Surfriding crown when took to the water this month with an impressive display in the first
Navy Surf Association competition for the season.

Twenty-one competitors faced a rising 1-1.5 metre swell at Eloura Beach, with Danks and the NSW Interservice Longboard runner-up, Allan Brown, putting out the challenge.

The first competitors hit the water at 10am for 20-minute heats.

The conditions were not all they seemed and the waves a little tricky to get into.

Jordan Dickinson set the pace early and held off Azz Ibbits to take out the first heat.

With the tricky conditions noted, Adam Cross and Andrew Thomas from HMAS Gascoyne exploited the situation in the second heat to show their skill.

Thomas then edged out Cross with a 1 count from the judges.

The longboarders were next off the sand and Allan Brown showed no respect for his compatriots with a fine display of turns and carves.

The others had their work cut out for them and while Benn Dawson pushed, Terry Oxley was feeling the effects of his recent shoulder reconstruction and just enjoyed the workout to ensure he surfed another day.

Heat two of the longboards saw Kyle Unicomb showing his prowess in the water to lead all the way from Smiley McPherson, Russ Dawson and Andrew Forde.

The final heat of the first round saw the boys from HMAS Albatross hit the water.

Daniel Williamson and Jordan Dank were the ones to beat in this heat with both surfers laying down repertoire of manoeuvres, thoroughly entertaining the judges and the other club members.

Round two commenced with wave conditions crumbling.

Allan Brown, Kyle Unicomb and Benn Dawson took the heats respectively.

The Thirds and Fourths was a closely fought affair with Marcus Westnedge, Liam Mather and Luke Heckenberg picking up the points.

Daisy May was up against it, and while youth took the advantage, he staved off the challenges of Jason King and Ash Strong to take the round.

The Seconds was also interesting with all surfers showing good form and skill levels, but it was Daniel Williamson who edged out Adam Cross and Azz Ibbetts for the win.

The final heat of the day, the Firsts, was a fiery battle between Jordan Dank and Jordan Dickinson.

They put on an entertaining display the spectators, with Dank maintaining winning form. Dickinson finished second with Andrew Thomas taking third.

The next contest for the Navy Surf Association is scheduled for October 6 at Shellharbour main beach.

Kick off time is 10am with transport planned to leave from outside the FBE Gym at 6.30am, returning approximately 3pm.

For further information contact WO Smiley McPherson on (02) 9926 2228 or email kenneth. mcpherson@defence.gov.au.

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