Jan Juc duo excel in the surf

Jarvis Barrow won the Under 18s title. (Noah Clifford (moshxmedia)/Surfing Victoria)

Jan Juc’s Jarvis Barrow won the premiere division in the first round of the No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles at Jan Juc Beach on Sunday January 12.

On the first day of the competition, Barrow delivered an outstanding performance, solidifying himself as a top contender in the competition. In his first-round heat, Barrow posted the highest single-wave score of the round with an impressive 8.77, showcasing a swift forehand attack and executing multiple blow-tail maneuvers with precision.

Carrying that momentum into day two, Barrow excelled in the quarter-finals, earning an eight-point ride with similar blow-tail snaps that demonstrated his sharp technique and consistency. Barrow’s relentless attack continued into the semi-final, where his precision and power earned him a well-deserved spot in the final, which he won.

“The conditions were small but fun and there was good wind and peaks,” Barrow said.

“I’m looking forward to the next comp to surf with my mates and have a good time.”

Jan Juc’s Estella Carbonelli lit up the Under 14 girls’ final with an electrifying display of skill and confidence, securing a commanding victory.

Carbonelli made an immediate statement in the opening stages, starting with a 7.50-point ride for a powerful forehand re-entry that set the tone for the final. Wasting no time, she followed up with a jaw-dropping forehand snap off the lip, launching into the air, dropping out of the sky, and sticking a flawless landing. This remarkable manoeuvre earned her an extraordinary 9.27-point ride, putting the rest of the field in a combination situation and cementing her as the undisputed champion.

Carbonelli’s stunning performance in the final not only secured her the win but also left spectators and judges in awe of her talent and composure.