The annual gathering of Gisborne Boardriders Club (GBC) members is an opportunity to award the year's notable surfers, announce entries of the Hall of Fame, and life memberships.
17th December 2019
The longboard surfing competition held on Saturday to support the Tauawhi Mens Centre raised $400 and the surfers enjoyed a day of clean 2-3 foot waves at the “Red Bus” surf break at Makorori.
13th December 2019
The inaugural Samuel Fox Memorial Ngati Porou Surfing Competition was held at the beautiful Waipiro Bay on Saturday the 7th of December.
31st October 2019
TWO Gisborne surfers took top honours at a new event that brought together board riders from Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and Mahia at the Makorori Red Bus break.
24th October 2019
“An epic day” nicely summed up event 3 of Gisborne Boardriders Club’s Gizzy Longboard Circuit at the weekend.
25th September 2019
Story, composition, colour, lighting and vibe were among criteria for the Share the Stoke category in the Gisborne Boardriders Club surf photography contest.
14th September 2019
Fun day of competition in beautiful conditions at Red Bus thanks to the support of all you volunteers, judging, baking, setting up and supporting our young groms.
1st May 2019
‘Stoke of the Winter’ – Photo competition Proudly sponsored by logos SHARE YOUR BEST PHOTOS FROM MAHIA TO HICKS BAY THIS WINTER $1400 prize money for the two winners PLUS awesome prizes for monthly winners.
1st May 2019
An “epic” day of fun and good memories summed up The Bob Comp surfing event at Makorori Beach on Saturday.
1st May 2019
Flo Bub explains carefully because he is talking to someone who has never stood on a surfboard, and never will.
23rd March 2019
Bright colours make people happy and help start conversations about an invisible issue.
24th January 2019
A surfing initiative for mums, organised by Gisborne Boardriders Tairawhiti, was a hit yesterday, with more than 70 women taking part.
Stella Smith makes history in China
29th November 2018 | The Gisborne Herald
THE standard teenager Stella Smith sets for herself was reinforced by her reaction to making history at the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship in China yesterday. Smith, 16, placed third in the final of the open women’s stand-up paddleboard surfing at Riyue Bay at Hainan Island, southern China. ...
Elite Tour In Christie's sights.
19th November 2018 | The Gisborne Herald
Gisborne's surfing community was on the edge of its seat yesterday morning and it had nothing to do with the All Blacks. As the ABs were getting “Irished”, Gisborne-Mahia surfer Ricardo Christie was putting himself on the brink of returning to world surfing’s elite tour. ...
Gizzy Boardriders toast Vette
13th November 2018 | | Gisborne Herald
SAFFI Vette is the pride of Gisborne Boardriders Club after a fine performance at the Women’s Qualifying Series Port Stephens Toyota Pro at Birubi Beach, New South Wales. Vette, hot off representing New Zealand at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in California, made it through to Round 3 of the 6000-rated event. ...
