Surfing Queensland

On The 'Wright' Track At The Wahu Surfer Groms Comp

12/12/2009

IT seems Lennox Head’s (NSW) Wright family can do no wrong, with the youngest of the surfing siblings Michael, 14, lighting up round one of the Gold Coast Wahu Surfer Grom Comp.

Following in the footsteps of his older brother Owen, who recently qualified for the 2010 ASP World Tour and older sister Tyler, who last week was crowned Australian U/18 Girls champion – Michael showed ability and competitive prowess beyond his years in punchy 0.5-1m conditions at Narrowneck.

Breezing through the first round of the U/15 Boys, Wright along with Sunshine Coasters Izak Clifford (Marcus Beach) and Eli Steele (Moffat Beach) set the tone for an intriguing final day of competition in the blue ribbon division, which will kick off tomorrow with round two, before progressing to the semi-finals and final in the afternoon.

However, the exciting junior affair wasn’t all just about the big kids, with the crowd favourite U/9 parent assist and U/11 Boys and Girls divisions serving up plenty of thrills, spills and smiles, as the tiny competitors tackled some solid waves.

Leading the charge was Coolangatta kids Dexter Muskins (U/11 Boys) and Jordan Wheatley (U/9 Boys) who each registered an impressive combined two wave total of 11.00 and 16.17 (out of a possible 20) respectively.

Offering a competitive, yet family orientated environment, the Gold Coast Wahu Surfer Groms Comp will conclude tomorrow with champions to be crowned in U/15 boys and girls, U/13 boys and girls, U/11 boys and girls and U/9 mixed parent assist.

Based on conditions, the event is mobile across the Gold Coast. Competitors and spectators are encouraged to call the Surfing Queensland Event Hotline on Ph# (07) 3030 6388 which will be updated each morning of competition.

The Wahu Surfer Groms Comps is proudly supported by Wahu, Surfing Queensland and Surfing Australia.

Stay tuned to www.surfingqueensland.com for news, photos and results relating to the event.

About Wahu

Founded in 1999 by Brisbane based company Britz Marketing Australasia, Wahu is celebrating it’s 10th Birthday. Synonymous with beaches across Aus, Wahu’s product range and brand awareness expands every year with products being sold all over the globe. Our commitment has been the same since we began; to create quality products that promote healthy outdoor activities for kids and adults alike.

For more information visit www.wahu.com.au

Michael Wright Looking Very Similar To Older Brother Owen