This years Barton Lynch Blast Off Presented by Hurley finished in massive 6 to 8 foot waves at Palm Beach. In stormy, solid waves surfers from 10 to 14 years of age battled the conditions to put on a show that left the former World Champion, Barton Lynch in awe.
' To see these kids down here at Palmy today handle the conditions the way they did leaves me absolutely speechless, last year on the final day of the event at Avalon i thought i had seen it all when the groms had to tackle 5 foot conditions but this year was just remarkable.
I honestly saw a few 10 footers out their today and some of the performances i saw took my breath away, there were 10 year old girls out there giving it everything, taking big drops and taking some big wipe outs but funnily enough they would always come in with a big smile on their face.
The event began on Monday in small conditions which were similar all week long up until today thanks to a strong southerly change over night. In a busy week that saw champions crowned in the Under 8's, Under 10's, Under 12's and Under 14's, all in boys and girl divisions, their were two perfect 10 point rides posted today, one by Russell Bierke and the other by Riley Cadman.
Blast Off
A School Holiday Program Like No Other. BL’s Blast Off is a pre junior surfing competition which is a fun-filled school holiday program designed and organised by 1988 World Surfing Champion Barton Lynch to celebrate the coming of summer and Australia’s rich surfing heritage. In it’s 4th year, Blast Off is for boys and girls 14 years and under and promises a holiday activity like no other.
The aim is to introduce young surfers to the world of competition in a friendly and encouraging environment that focuses on surf improvement and family fun. BL’s Blast Off is not about who wins but about having a blast with your family and friends and building community spirit.
Major sponsors include Hurley, Electric, Fantasea and The Crusty Demons, Chilli Surfboards, Beach Without Sand, Coastalwatch.com, Surfing World and Fuel TV. There is also a host of supporting sponsors
