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Elliot Paerata-Reid Makes Final At Great Lakes Pro, Billy Stairmand Third

Derek MorrisonFeb 24, 2020July 2, 20200

Elliot Paerata-Reid and Billy Stairmand have kicked off their 2020 World Qualifying Series campaigns in stellar form, both landing in the same semi-final heat. Paerata-Reid managed to repeat his effort from the Nationals in Dunedin, holding off an in-form Stairmand to book his finals berth at Boomerang Beach, Great Lakes,...

Ella Williams Claims Victory At Mothernest Great Lakes Pro

Derek MorrisonFeb 24, 2019September 16, 20191

Whangamata surfer Ella Williams has claimed her maiden World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) victory of the year, taking out the Women’s division at the 2019 Mothernest Great Lakes Pro in heavy four-to-six foot surf at Tuncurry, NSW, yesterday. Williams ability to consistently post decent scores on longer running...