Stella Smith makes history in China
29th November 2018 | The Gisborne Herald
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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
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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. ...