Jan Juc grommets have taken out five of six age divisions at the Victorian Junior Titles on Sunday in conditions organisers described as “epic”.
The junior surfers enjoyed 2-3 foot waves, light onshore winds and fine weather at Thirteenth Beach, with nice running right-handers on offer all day.
Willis Droomer won the under 16 boys division posting an excellent 9.57 and 8.77 (out of 10) in a series of incredible turns on the long-running rights.
“The rights were good and I’m glad to get the win,” Droomer said.
Droomer had the rest of the field in a combination situation after his third ride – with all competitors needing two new scoring waves – and stayed in that position for the rest of the final.
Rye’s Lucas Hickson finished 3.94 points short of Droomer in second, while Willem Watson and Jack Bassett, both from Barwon Heads, placed third and fourth respectively.
Isla Huppatz took out the 16 girls division with smart surfing under pressure to post 5.83 and 7.43 for a heat total of 13.26.
“The conditions were good all day,” Huppatz said.
“The waves were really fun.”
Sandy Point’s Eva Bassed nailed a 6.67 ride but was unable to find another wave to overtake Huppatz as the heat drew to a close, finishing with a total of 12.57.
Ethan Huxtable, Mia Huppatz (Isla’s older sister) and Jarvis Barrow, all from Jan Juc, won the under 18 boys, under 18 girls and the under 14 boys respectively.
Finals Results:
U18 Girls
1st – Mia Huppatz, 14.50
2nd – Ellie Harrison, 11.57
3rd – Emily McGettigan, 7.33
4th – Minnie Vorrath, 4.77
U18 Boys
1st – Ethan Huxtable, 12.90
2nd – Asher Lens, 12.76
3rd – Joel Kerr, 6.57
4th – Charlie Farrer, 6.00
U16 Girls
1st – Isla Huppatz, 13.26
2nd – Eva Bassed, 12.57
3rd – Sarsha Panic, 10.40
4th – Sarah Seuren, 8.26
U16 Boys
1st – Willis Droomer, 18.34
2nd – Lucas Hickson, 14.40
3rd – Willem Watson, 10.57
4th – Jack Bassett, 8.13
U14 Girls
1st – Sara Hickson, 16.90
2nd – Sophie Wilkinson, 7.90
3rd – Ava Holland, 7.34
4th – Dune Pruvot, 3.90
U14 Boys
1st – Jarvis Barrow, 13.17
2nd – Remy Filer, 11.03
3rd – Jerry Kelly, 10.93
4th – Jack Lindsay, 5.94
