THE COFFS Coast has hosted an historic surfing event which brought together five state titles for the first time.
The inaugural VW State Classic was held across the breaks of the Coffs Coast, combining five NSW State Titles: Juniors, Masters Shortboard, Longboard, SUP, and High School.
The VW State Classic provides a crucial platform for NSW’s best surfers, offering a pathway to the Australian National Titles.
Steve* from Wollongong was one of over 600 surfers from across the state who showcased their skills on the Coffs Coast waves.
The Sandon Point Boardriders Club member competed in the Over 65s Men’s division at the NSW Surf Masters State Titles on Sawtell Beach.
After surfing for more than 50 years, he thought he’d try his hand at state level for the first time.
“This is my first state titles. I just thought I’d give it a go after all these years,” he said.
“I thought I’d come up here and do it and hang out with a few of the boys, and it’s a bit of a social thing as well.
“My expectations are to win it, as I train every day and surf a lot and I still get coached, I’m obsessed with surfing.”
He was no stranger to surfing on the Coffs Coast.
“My son used to live here, I used to come and see him when he went to primary school here, so I’ve surfed around here a lot,” he said.
By Aiden BURGESS
