North Narrabeen were crowned the inaugural champion of the Jim Beam Women’s Surftag at Curl Curl today, continuing their dominance as one of Australia’s premier boardriding clubs. photo credit: Michael Tyrpenou/ Global Surftag

Curl Curl, NSW — North Narrabeen continued its dominance of the Jim Beam Surftag Series today, claiming the inaugural Women’s Surftag with an awesome display at Curl Curl.
 
Tearing apart the rising, 1m peaks at Curl Curl, the team of Ellie Northey, Katie Allan, Belinda Hardwick, Tess de Josselin and Shelley Carrier were on fire, replicating the continued success of the club’s men and junior division’s – validating North Narrabeen’s place as one of Australia’s elite boardrider club’s.

As the newest event on the Jim Beam Surtag Series, the Jim Beam Women’s Surftag saw the premier women’s boardriding clubs in NSW competing for the inaugural title and local pride.
 
With ten teams jam packed with the female professional surfing stars of the future, past and present, the action was electric. 

However, with the best performance of the day, it was North Narrabeen who took home the prestigious title, tallying the highest combined heat total of the day, defeating Manly, Bondi 2 and Trimmin Women (Newcastle and Central Coast region’s) who finished second, third and fourth respectively.

On a day of excellent performances, Belinda Hardwick (North Narrabeen) shone the brightest, guiding her team to the title with a dominant display final.

Racking up the highest single wave score of the day, with a nine point ride (out of a possible 10), and the highest combined heat total, with 25 points (out of a possible 40), Hardwick anchored her team to a first place finish. 

“It’s such a great result for us,” she said after the final

“Today was such a good day and it was great to see so many girls ripping out there,” Hardwick added.

“Hopefully this event can continue to grow.”

Unlike conventional surfing contests, which play upon individual results, the Jim Beam Women’s Surftag is a teams based event drawing upon the performances of five surfers per team – emphasising teamwork in an individual sport.

Steve Harrison, Global Surftag Managing Director, was elated with the outcome of the inaugural Jim Beam Women’s Surftag.

“I’m so stoked with the vibe of the entire event,” Harrison said.

“The girl’s all surfed excellently in tough, testing conditions.”

Add bonus points and a prize purse of $3000 and you have a perfect recipe for some innovative and passionate surfing, whilst fostering confidence and comradery amongst the girls.

“There’s a buzz surrounding the event and I am looking forward to seeing this event grow and develop over the next couple of years as a prominent grass-roots event.”

For more information, news and a wrap-up of the Jim Beam Women’s Surftag be sure to log on to www.globalsurftag.com.