Only one final of the NSW South Coast Junior Regional Titles was able to take place last weekend due to unsafe conditions.

Held at Kiama’s Jones Beach on Sunday, Surfing NSW South Coast Regional Director Jo Collinge said the day began quite well.

“Although the weather was rainy and windy, the morning started off with plenty of waves and some excellent surfing on display,” Collinge said.

Collinge says the 14s, 16s and 18s boys’ heats were particularly impressive with most competitors getting consistently well-scored waves.

“A very high quality of surfing was showcased throughout the boys’ heats, with standout performances from Jackson Fraser, Jet Bradley, Bowie Gray, and Lennox Lindsay, all of whom consistently posted excellent scores,” Collinge said.

Around midday, the conditions began to deteriorate and the water was deemed unsafe, and as a result only one final was able to go ahead.

Photo: Leonie Murphy

“The only final that could be held was the Under 14 Girls, with Rubylee Neill taking first place and receiving an Urban Surf voucher, while Abigail Woods claimed runner-up, earning $100 worth of gift vouchers from Natural Necessity and their in-store café, The Perfect Break,” Collinge said.

Collinge says the call was made for safety reasons and that the finals will still go ahead at a later date.

“Competitors will be advised via Surfing NSW and also through the South Coast Surfing Instagram account.

“Thank you to all the judges and crew, particularly water safety, as well as the dedicated parents from up and down the coast who braved the wild weather conditions.

“Special shout-out to natural necessity who kindly and generously donated over $1000 worth of prizes for the event. It will be a big finals day and worth coming down to watch,” Collinge added.

Photo: Leonie Murphy