Surfer scores perfect 10-point ride
Surfers now gear up for the Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh this weekend.
Rising surfing star Clay Turrell of Southport scored a stunning 10-pointer on a wave at the recent Ugu Surfriders’ trials at St Mike’s Beach.
Clay wowed judges in the semi-final heat, earning this rare perfect score, the highest score a surfer can receive for a single wave in a heat.
It represents flawless execution, exceptional timing and technique, combining difficulty, style, power and innovation.
Clay said the waves were about six to eight foot – and pumping.
“My goal going into that heat was to get a excellent scoring ride so when I saw the biggest wave of the day approaching I knew it was an opportunity.”
Clay explained that he threw everything into that wave and ended up all the way down the beach.
“When I came running past the judges and heard it was a 10, I was super stoked, definitely a very special wave for me.”
* Side note: There are four trials for SA Champs, and the best three trials count to make the team. The fourth trial will be held at the end of July/August.
Junior surfers will be in action at Scottburgh Beach for the Rip Curl GromSearch this weekend (June 13 to 15).
Results:
Saturday, May 31:
U10 boys: 1 Simlindie Shali, 2 Jono Pearson.
U12 girls: 1 Sienna Pratt, 2 Tara Fink.
U12 boys: 1 Tom Pearson, 2 Felix Pasquier.
U14 boys: 1 Callum Pearson, 2 Zach Shelver.
U16 boys: 1 Travis Turrell, 2 Zach Johnson.
U14 to 18 girls: 1 Haylie le Roux, 2 Enhle Nyembezi.
U18 boys: 1 Clay Turrell, 2 Clayton Robertse.
Novice men: 1 Noah Harding, 2 Clyde Shelver.
Masters: 1 Brad Mommsen, 2 Gary van Wieringen.
Sunday, June 1:
U10 boys: 1 Tyler Algie, 2 Jono Pearson.
U12 girls: 1 Sienna Pratt, 2 Tara Fink.
U12 boys: 1Tom Pearson, 2 Felix Pasquier.
U14 boys: 1 Callum Pearson, 2 Zach Shelver.
U16 boys: 1 Travis Turrell, 2 Cruz Reynolds.
U14 to 18 girls: 1 Haylie le Roux, 2 Enhle Nyembezi.
U18 boys: 1 Clay Turrell, 2 Clayton Robertse.
Novice men: 1 Noah Harding, 2 Bruce Johnson.
Masters: 1 Gary van Wieringen, 2 Brad Mommsen.
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