The event attracted 65 competitors from the east coast of Australia with a total of 10 divisions of competition.

Club President, Robyn Wallace, said that the surf classic was a huge success and preparations for a 2009 competition were already underway.

“This year we incorporated a beginners division which proved very popular and gives these girls an opportunity to show their unique style,” she said.

“The classic also has a total of 26 local sponsors, which made the event possible.”

The Marketing Manager of the Ocean & Earth sponsor, Michael Pitt, said the contest reflected the true spirit of surfing and a wonderful celebration for women surfers. “The contest is unique in so many ways. The format of all competitors regardless of their age and ability are able to surf twice or three times, this format takes the cut throat, and sometimes intimidating edge out,” he said.

Those interested in finding out more about the annual event can visit www.mncgs.org.au.

Results were as follows:

Na Papa Under 21 Longboard

1 Emilie-Rae Guihot; 2 Kate Sanders; 3 April Charles; 4 Anna Damkjaer; 5 Nikki Seymour.

Evakool Iceboxes Over 40 Longboard

1 Josie Charles; 2 Jo Astorini; 3 Kristen Ross-Munro; 4 Julie Vandermortel; 5 Mandy Mowle; 6 Caryn Hampson.

Global Surf Industries Over 45 Longboard

1 Elizabeth Murray; 2 Maxine Wallace; 3 Robyn Wallace; 4 Annette Sanders; 5 Sandy Curran; 6 Di Hughes.

Honey – Ocean & Earth Open Longboard

1 Cath Perry: 2 Emma Claxton; 3 Elizabeth Murray: 4 Emilie-Rae Guihot.

Inner Vision Surf n’ Skate under 14 Shortboard

1 Veronica Charles; 2 Sarah Ramsden.

BMD & Syko Surf Under 16 Shortboard

1 Rachel Campbell; 2 Emily Clapoudis; 3 April Charles; 4 Rabecca Astorini; 5 Katie Tuft; 6 Kirra McKenzie.

Sandyfeet Under 21 Shortboard

1 Emily Clapoudis; 2 Sam Bourke; 3 Rachel Campbell; 4 Jenny Arnold; 5 Kate Sanders; 6 Kim Young.