Beautiful waves for the Okanui NSW Longboard Titles 2023 – wrap and cranking photos

From Surfing NSW: The 2023 Port Stephens Surf Festival presented by Okanui concluded yesterday (Wednesday 5th) with an incredible display of talent and sportsmanship. 

The festival included the Longboard State Titles, and saw surfers from all over NSW compete for the chance to secure their place at Aussies, which will take place later this year.

The Port Stephens region is an iconic stretch of the NSW coastline, and the event was held at two of its most beautiful beaches – One Mile Beach and Birubi Beach. Depending on the swell, Surfing NSW hopped between the two locations to set up the day’s event, ensuring athletes had the best possible conditions to showcase their skills.

The Longboard State Titles spanned across five days (29th April – 3rd May) where the promising east coast swell consistently delivered sets from 2-4ft daily. This allowed the longboarders to show off their stylish manoeuvres on the waves and provided a challenging but rewarding experience for all the participants.  

This event attracted longboard lovers of all ages, from groms competing in the Junior and U18 divisions, up to competitors in the Over 70 division whom the majority have competed in Surfing NSW events for decades, and all share the same sentiment that a few days surfing in Port Stephens, catching up with old mates, will always be on the cards.  

“We are stoked with the success of the 2023 Longboard State Titles and Port Stephens Surf Festival presented by Okanui,” said Surfing NSW Board Member Mark ‘Winny’ Windon who was on site throughout the event and sharing the commentary mic.

“The competition was intense, the standard of surfing was high. It’s great to see so many talented athletes showcasing their skills in such beautiful surroundings, and I’m looking forward to cheering them on as they compete at Aussies this year. Longboarding has such a rich history with the members of Surfing NSW and I hope to see this board discipline increase in participation.”

Congratulations to all the winners and athletes for their efforts. Winners of each division.

- NEWS RELEASE FROM BELLA HILL FOR THE NSW STATE TITLES

Winners of each division:

Junior Log: Charlie Ticknor

Under 18 Male Longboard: Charlie Ticknor

Under 18 Female Longboard: Jasmin Howarth

Open Log Male Log: Tom Bennett

Open Log Female Log: Blaze Angel

Open Male Longboard: Kyle Teale

Open Female Longboard: Blaze Angel

Over 40 Male Log: Shane Baker

Over 40 Male Longboard: Shane Baker

Over 40 Female Longboard: Laura Pigott

Over 45 Male Longboard: Jason Livingston

Over 50 Male Longboard: Jason Livingston

Over 50 Female Longboard: Suellen Goyne

Over 55 Male Longboard: John Fraser

Over 60 Male Longboard: Richard Smith

Over 60 Female Longboard: Andrea Bohm

Over 65 Male Longboard: Storm Carter