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A wide choice of different venues has proven to be one of the reasons Port Macquarie will host the Australian Surfing Championships in the region in August. The titles were last held in Hastings in 2013 before heading to Coffs Harbor (2014-2016) and more recently the Tweed Coast (2017-2019). Port Macquarie Surf School surfer and coach Wayne Hudson said it was a huge blow to the area. “The variety of different breaks they can use on any day is good,” he said. “In a 20-minute drive, you can take five different breaks that will work for every day, whatever the conditions. That will be one of the reasons he came back.” Mr. Hudson said you can go anywhere in Port Macquarie and find a semi-questionable wave. “The Tweed Coast has a lot of break points, but if the wind is northeasterly you have nothing,” he said. “It’s great for the community when you think of the sums of money that come in during the winter, so it’s a good time for the surf to be there for these accommodations and restaurants. Otherwise, they would be. fairly quiet before the warmer months. ” It’s unclear how many local contestants will qualify for the tournament or receive wildcards, although newcomers such as Lola Styles, Bobby Thompson and Ollie Hudson will be able to witness what is needed to reach the top of amateur play. still see that they can surf competitively until 65 or 70 and some of these guys are still surfing really well, ”said Mr. Hudson. “The open division will be really good. They are Australia’s best amateur surfers. “Surfing Australia CEO Chris Mater said they were delighted to be able to host the Championships together with Surfing New South Wales in a place as rich in waves as Port Macquarie. “We can’t wait to see Australia’s best surfers perform in the many great places the region will offer. The championships start on August 7th. What else is happening in the news, in sport? Our journalists work hard to provide the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:

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A wide choice of different venues has proven to be one of the reasons Port Macquarie will host the Australian Surfing Championships in the region in August.

The titles were last held in Hastings in 2013 before heading to Coffs Harbor (2014-2016) and more recently the Tweed Coast (2017-2019).

Port Macquarie Surf School surfer and coach Wayne Hudson said it was a huge blow to the area.

“The variety of different breaks they can use on any day is good,” he said.

“In a 20-minute drive, you can take five different breaks that will work for every day, whatever the conditions. That will be one of the reasons he came back.”

Mr. Hudson said you can go anywhere in Port Macquarie and find a semi-questionable wave.

“The Tweed Coast has a lot of break points, but if the wind is northeasterly you have nothing,” he said.

“It’s great for the community when you think about the sums of money that come in during the winter, so it’s a good time for the surf to be there for these accommodations and restaurants.

“Otherwise, they would be pretty quiet before the warmer months. “

It’s unclear how many local contestants will qualify for the tournament or receive wildcards, although newcomers such as Lola Styles, Bobby Thompson and Ollie Hudson will be able to witness what is needed to reach the top of amateur play.

“They can still see that they can surf competitively until 65 or 70 and some of these guys are still surfing really well,” said Mr. Hudson.

“The open division will be really good. They are the best amateur surfers in Australia.”

Surfing Australia CEO Chris Mater said they were delighted to be able to organize the Championships together with Surfing New South Wales in a place as rich in waves as Port Macquarie.

“We can’t wait to see Australia’s best surfers perform in the many great places the region will offer.”

The championships start on August 7.

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Wayne Hudson. Photo: provided / Phare Sports Photography