News | Gisborne Boardriders Club

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. Gisborne Boardriders and Moananui Longriders combined their efforts to run the contest, which attracted 25 riders in each of the two main divisions - the traditional log and modern long board. Flo Bub from the boardriders club said the day was a big success and everyone had a good time. “We were certainly happy with the amount of money raised to support the Tauawhi Trust.” The “log” board section was won by Daryn McBride with 250 points, followed by Kelly Ryan on 215pnts and Blair Lambert third on 183. The open modern event was won by Daniel Proctor on 250 points, then Sam Johnson on 215, and Dan Croskery third on 183. The day also saw a fun bikini and speedo contest going down between round one and two to raise awareness for No Violence.

Inaugural contest memorial for local surfers

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.

Te Pairi wins at first attempt

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.

AN EPIC DAY

24th October 2019

“An epic day” nicely summed up event 3 of Gisborne Boardriders Club’s Gizzy Longboard Circuit at the weekend.

Winners - Stoke of the Winter

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.

GBC Comp 3 - sponsored by Sequence

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. Coffee flowing by Far East Coffee and spot prizes by Sequences Surf Shop - thanks team!!

Stoke of the Winter - Photo Competition

1st May 2019

‘Stoke of the Winter’ – Photo competition

The Bob Comp

1st May 2019

An “epic” day of fun and good memories summed up The Bob Comp surfing event at Makorori Beach on Saturday.

Longboard Bliss

1st May 2019

Flo Bub explains carefully because he is talking to someone who has never stood on a surfboard, and never will.

Bright start to the day

23rd March 2019

Bright colours make people happy and help start conversations about an invisible issue.

Mums on waves

24th January 2019

A surfing initiative for mums, organised by Gisborne Boardriders Tairawhiti, was a hit yesterday, with more than 70 women taking part.

Riding waves with at-risk youth

19th July 2018

A surf programme aimed at uplifting at-risk youth will be launched by Gisborne Boardriders Club next month.

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. ...