The promise of winter swells unfortunately didn't eventuate for the 2008 Wollongong Open. Sandon Point lefts presented the only contestable option on the Wollongong coast line. Competitors from as far north as Queensland and south Bateman's Bay travelled for the occasion.

One of the WSA young ones, Ben Buckley took out the B grade final. Lance Milnes who has been practising hard on those Sandon lefts for the WWT in Reunion took out the Seniors/New Age division and Paul Norman won the Masters/Vets final. It was an all out local final for the open division with all four surfers from the Wollongong area. Blair Moore dislocated his shoulder during the heat and all four settled for equal first.

Thanks to all who attended and Blair Moore and his family with helping organising the event. All entry fees went towards a picnic lunch for the competitors and prize money for the winners and second place getters of each division.

This is the second event of the East Coast Ciruit and all placings will receive points towards an overall point score winner for 2008. More information on the point score allocation will be posted in the next few days.

Photos courtesy of Albert Golledge

Ben John	Dale Randahl	Dave Dinning	Dave Dinning
Lance Milnes	Lance Milnes	Dave Dinning	Lance Milnes

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