At the 2024 NSW Surfing South Coast Regional Titles event at Jones Beach on Sunday 19 May, the Kiama surfing community showed that they are a force to be reckoned with.

Jackson Fraser won the U14 Boys’ division, Rubylee Neill the U14 Girls’ division and Zane Thompson the U12 Boys’ division. Several Kiama surfers also placed in the top four.

Zane Thompson wins the U12 Boys' division. Photo credit: Fran Wood.

“I love how South Coast Surfing, Jones Beach Boardriders and the surf clubs are working together to provide opportunities for our local youth,” says Jo Collinge, Surfing NSW Regional Director for the South Coast, who ran the event for the fourth year in a row.

“After the terrible weather we’ve experienced lately, we were so pleased to see the sun was shining the whole day and the waves were pumping,” Collinge continues.

“Conditions were a little tricky for the U12 Boys, who kicked the morning off, but overall the conditions allowed those experienced surfers to shine and showcase their talents.”

Collinge gives a major shout-out to Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club (KDSLSC) and Kiama Surf Life Saving Club (KSLSC) for providing water safety and donating their time.

“Thank you everyone for an amazing day. Thank you to the judges, volunteers, KDSLSC, water safety commentators, competitors and parents. Well done to everyone who surfed.”

Results

U12 Girls

1) Everly Morgan

2) Maya Everitt

U12 Girls' division. From left to right: Everly Morgan and Maya Everitt. Photo credit: Fran Wood.

U12 Boys

1) Zane Thompson (Kiama)

2) Sani Hellman 

3) Elijah Boardman (Kiama)

4) Zayn Everitt

U12 Boys' division. From left to right: Zane Thompson (Kiama), Sani Hellman, Elijah Boardman (Kiama) and Zayn Everitt. Photo credit: Fran Wood.

U14 Girls

1) Rubylee Neill (Kiama)

2) Abigail Woods (Kiama)

U14 Girls' division. From left to right: Rubylee Neill (Kiama) and Abigail Woods (Kiama). Photo credit: Fran Wood.

U14 Boys

1) Jackson Fraser (Kiama)

2) Banjo Carbone (Kiama)

3) Joey Bradley 

4) Charlie Jamison

U14 Boys' division. From left to right: Jackson Fraser (Kiama), Banjo Carbone (Kiama), Joey Bradley and Charlie Jamison. Photo credit: Fran Wood.

U16 Girls

1) Lucy Darragh

2) Lani Cairncross (Kiama)

3) Coco Ramirez Derritt (Kiama)

4) Elina Wood (Kiama)

U16 Girls' division. From left to right: Lucy Darragh, Lani Cairncross (Kiama), Coco Ramirez Derritt (Kiama) and Elina Wood (Kiama). Photo credit: Fran Wood.

U16 Boys

1) Jett Bradley 

2) Sam Sparks

3) Oliver Carson

4) Jack Robertson

U16 Boys' division. From left to right: Jett Bradley, Sam Sparks, Oliver Carson and Jack Robertson. Photo credit: Fran Wood.

U18 Boys

1) Reece Harper

2) Koby Jackson

3) Dayan Conti (Kiama)

4) Jesse Brown

U18 Boys' division. From left to right: Reece Harper, Koby Jackson, Dayan Conti (Kiama) and Jesse Brown. Photo credit: Fran Wood.