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  • Jan 6, 2025 | theleader.com.au | John Veage

    Sutherland Shire Surfing Clubs Elouera and Cronulla are preparing for the 2025 Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe 12th edition of the Boardriders Battle will be held in March 2025 at the Gold Coast's Burleigh Heads. The event was held at North Cronulla beach for its inaugural three seasons with the Elouera Club famously finishing in second place in Connor O'Leary's break out year. Shane Campbell in action.

  • Nov 12, 2024 | theleader.com.au | John Veage

    Finalists in the second annual Retro Surf contest at the North Cronulla Alley. Picture by John VeageIt was back to the future as Surfing Sutherland Shire boardriders held their second annual Retro Surf contest at the North Cronulla Alley in support of mental health support on Saturday.

  • Nov 5, 2024 | theleader.com.au | John Veage

    The Southside Malibu Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Picture suppliedThe Southside Malibu Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe club, which was established in 1984 at the rebirth of the longboard surfing era, has become a Cronulla institution. It is the second longest running longboard club in the country, surpassed only by the legendary Byron Bay club.

  • Sep 29, 2024 | theleader.com.au | John Veage

    Past winners have come together on the Gold Coast to celebrate 40 years of the iconic Coolangatta Gold. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingWhat began as the central theme for a motion picture 40 years ago, has now commanded a place on Australia's annual sports calendar and is renowned for being the most challenging endurance races in surf sports.

  • Sep 29, 2024 | theleader.com.au | John Veage

    Shane Francis has celebrated 50 years of continuous playing with the Caringbah Redbacks Club. Footballer Shane Francis at the finale of the 2024 season celebrated 50 years of continuous playing with the Caringbah Redbacks Club.