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Christian surfers hold 16th Jesus Surf Classic outreach

Posted: Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9:33 (BST)
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The final was between 3 Cornish surfers, and a travelling competitor from Bournemouth. In a tight final Miles Lee-Hargeaves from Bournemouth took the title ahead of Bude's Jobe Hariss, and Newquay surfers Harry Timson and Sam Harwood.

In the Junior Women's division (under 18) there was a new name on the trophy with Sophie Sainsbury from Port Isaac winning ahead of Tassy Swallow, Gabbi Rowe and Croyde's Karma Worthington.

Josh Daniel from Hayle , was 4th in the cadets(under 16) , just beaten by Newquays Tom Good, but the division was won by Croyde local Alex Baker , ahead of Toby Donachie, who was surfing in 3 events all weekend.

In the Men's Junior (under 18) final Stuart Campbell surfed really well to hold off Toby Donachie in 2nd, Jack Whitefield in 3rd and Marcus Lascelles in 4th.

The women's final saw Beth Mason improve on her 2nd place last year, by winning, with some great power surfing. She was pushed all the way by Sophie Hellyer in 2nd, Tassy Swallow in 3rd and Karma Worthington.

The Masters final (over 35s) saw some new names in the final with some great surfing throughout. This year saw Bude surfer Paul Barlow taking victory, ahead of Mike Plackett, Steve Harvey and South Wales' Rob Poutney.

The final event of the day was an amazing final between four top class surfers in the Open Final. Travelling New Zealand surfer Luke Hughes did well to reach the final, but ended up 4th behind Lyndon Wake, in his first Jesus Surf Classic final. The top two places went to the Ash brothers with Reubyn peaking in the semi final which saw a near perfect wave by him where he pulled an insane aerial 360, and followed it up with four big turns. He just failed to defeat Joss, who retained his 2007 title and his £250 cheque with a mixture of power surfing and aerials throughout the heats.

With over 150 Christian Surfers volunteers supporting the event there was lots going on throughout. Before the presentation of the prizes Phil Pechonis gave a gospel message to the 300 or so gathered. Phil spoke of the way God has created all of us as individuals and that God has a great plan for all of our lives if we choose to follow him. Over the course of the weekend five people made commitments to follow Jesus.

Joss thanked the organisers for putting on another great event and Williams thanked God for an amazing weekend of waves, sunshine and a great atmosphere between all the competitors and helpers.
Just after everything had been dismantled the heavens opened and it rained for the next eight hours.

"An amazing weekend, which has seen much Surf industry publicity, positive feedback from all, and headlines in the papers such as 'Prayers answered'," said Williams.



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