29/03/2026
Hi Crew (Mitch here). Just a quick round up of the epic weekend we had celebrating OLBC Club Classic Memorial competition at Waipu.
Very grateful that we made the wise decision to postpone, and hence scored shoulder to head high offshore waves most of the day Saturday, which enabled us to fit in a full day of competition.
This was no easy task and beautifully orchestrated by the talented Steve Morris and Mike Millar. The committee worked hard on this one and it paid off in spades.
The memorial comp is a celebration and recognition of those legends that have gone before us .
Thank you Brownie for your words, remembering those who have passed.
For me personally the weekend was about making new relationships. It was fantastic to meet characters like Mike Meade and Stephen Coates . Both are older than me and have traveled extensively, but have the energy of a 16-year-old Gromit- very impressive!
It was great to see Taj and some of the other youngsters ripping it up. The competition was fierce, and the resulting podium positions were rightfully claimed.
Other personal highlights was the debrief at the picnic table with a few cold beverages after a very busy day. Also heading to Waipu RSA to watch Mark Hoyleβs good friend JP and Wife Sandy put on an eclectic and interesting show for an early Saint Paddyβs day celebration.
Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors at Underground Surf, Morris Surfboards, Threadbox, GlowLab, Marrow Butcher, Mcleods Brewery, Sticky Johnson, Auckland Civil, and Seasap Zinc.
Without you, it wouldnβt be possible.
And of course, thank you to everyone that turned up lent a hand, picked up rubbish, shared a smile and had a great day at the beach!
Reminder for club night this week too everybody!
Cheers, Mitch (Club President) π€
PLACINGS
Over21s
1 Brayden
2 Alex C
3 Quin
4 Mike M
Over 21 plate
1 Daryl L
2 Jamie Shed
3 Rob C
4 Phil G
5 David N
Under 21s
1 Taj
2 Noah
3 Bryn
4 Aki
Under 21s plate
1 Jacob
2 Korbyn
3 Isaac
4 Franki
Over 55s
1 Mark
2 BY
3 Rhys
4 Gary
5 Q
Over 65s
1 Chris W
2 Mike Mee
3 Crouchie
4 Chris F
Over 65s plate
1 Stephen C
2 Scotty
3 Lionel
4 Phil
Womenβs open
1 Phoebe
2 Emily
3 Talia
4 Rachel
5 Fleur