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The competition was organised by the newly formed South East Cornwall Surf Club, in partnership with Christian Surfers UK who assisted in running the event.

The South coast was pumping in the run up to the competition; the three days prior saw 3-5ft chilly offshore gems hitting the banks of Whitsand.

A different format was used by the organisers which allowed each surfer from every team 30 minutes in the water, this was possible by having '30 minute seven person' heats which counted towards the team score.

The contest took place at Whitsand Bay

Last years winners, 'Team Liskeard' and in particular the golden boy Will Doyle failed to live up to pre-contest expectations.

However, the new kids decided this was their opportunity, standouts were the Smith boys, older brother Jack showing that six weeks in Hawaii puts you in the mood; carving on choice right handers.

Bruce was intent on landing an air 360 on every wave that came his way, Tom Mac got some lengthy rides, styling to the sand; young Jake Marshall ripped beyond his years helping Tregonhawke Kooks to take the overall team honours.

In the individual event theUunder 12's final saw a reversal of last years first and second, with Ed Smith pipping Jo Bracegirdle to the post; they both genuinely rip and showed the seniors where it's at. Hats off to 10-year-old Trystan Hopgood who air dropped the biggest wave of the day.

Whitsand Bay

Special mention for 6-year-old Finn McSherry who dry haired managed his wave count in 4 minutes flat whilst wearing a 3mm suit in arctic conditions...

In the Under 16's event final Gabi Rowe beat all the rest of the finalists to take the victory, to add to her top female award, well done Gabi.

The whole event had a great community atmosphere, helped by the team format, the BBQ, Tea and Coffee and beach fire.

So after the initial disappointment the 'Ice Cube' produced another great contest at the end of the festive period, thanks to all the Committee, Sponsors and Christian Surfers UK.

Final results:

U12's
1stÌýÌý Ed Smith
2ndÌý Joseph BracegirdleÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
3rdÌý Tristram Hopgood
4thÌýÌýÌý Finn McSherry

U18's
1stÌý Gabi RoeÌýÌýÌý
2ndÌý Matt Milburn
3rdÌý Peter LoopstraÌý
4th Ben Roseveare.

Team Competition
1stÌý Tregonhawke Kooks