Hyundai Nationals 2011 - Dunedin

 

January 17th

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Airini Mason ripping her way through to the finals of the Open Women’s Division. Image by PhotoCPL

Airini Mason ripping her way through to the finals of the Open Women’s Division. Image by PhotoCPL
  • Leon Santorik of Raglan competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships being held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL Leon Santorik of Raglan competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships being held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Paul Moretti was runner up in the Under 16 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL Paul Moretti was runner up in the Under 16 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Adam Grimson impressed enough to make two finals on the final day of the event. Image by PhotoCPL Adam Grimson impressed enough to make two finals on the final day of the event. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Jayda Martin Fitzharris had a hard fought second placing in her Open Women’s Division heat to stay alive. Image by PhotoCPL Jayda Martin Fitzharris had a hard fought second placing in her Open Women’s Division heat to stay alive. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Morehu Roberts was a stand out surfer all event but suffered an interference call in the final to put him out of the running for the title and he placed fourth for the second year in a row. Image by PhotoCPL Morehu Roberts was a stand out surfer all event but suffered an interference call in the final to put him out of the running for the title and he placed fourth for the second year in a row. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Men’s Longboard Division Champion Thomas Kibblewhite of Red Beach competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL Men’s Longboard Division Champion Thomas Kibblewhite of Red Beach competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Sam Courtney placed second in his Junior (Under 18) Men’s Division heat moving through to the quarterfinals. Image by PhotoCPL Sam Courtney placed second in his Junior (Under 18) Men’s Division heat moving through to the quarterfinals. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Ryan Hawker placed fifth in the Open Men’s Division for great result that will push him well up the ratings on the SOL Surf Series. Image by PhotoCPL Ryan Hawker placed fifth in the Open Men’s Division for great result that will push him well up the ratings on the SOL Surf Series. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Mount Maunganui’s Alex Dive from day two of the Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL Mount Maunganui’s Alex Dive from day two of the Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Ben Poulter left it until the last minute to snatch a victory in the Under 18 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL Ben Poulter left it until the last minute to snatch a victory in the Under 18 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • New Zealand representative Luke Hughes Showing full commitment to his turns and getting rewarded with a second place and progression into the quarterfinals. Image by PhotoCPL New Zealand representative Luke Hughes Showing full commitment to his turns and getting rewarded with a second place and progression into the quarterfinals. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Ella Williams was a triple finalist and came away with a first in the Under 16 Girls Division and two runner up placings. Image by PhotoCPL Ella Williams was a triple finalist and came away with a first in the Under 16 Girls Division and two runner up placings. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Manu Scott – Arrieta was the youngest New Zealand champion to be crowned at the event winning the Under 14 Boys Division. Image PhotoCPL Manu Scott – Arrieta was the youngest New Zealand champion to be crowned at the event winning the Under 14 Boys Division. Image PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Maz Quinn in his usual best form heading to the semifinals. Image by PhotoCPL Maz Quinn in his usual best form heading to the semifinals. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Men’s Longboard Division Champion Thomas Kibblewhite of Red Beach competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL Men’s Longboard Division Champion Thomas Kibblewhite of Red Beach competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Elliot Paerata – Reid has been impressive at the event to date making it through his Under 18 and 16 Boys Division heats. Image by PhotoCPL Elliot Paerata – Reid has been impressive at the event to date making it through his Under 18 and 16 Boys Division heats. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Jay Quinn at the prize giving. Image by PhotoCPL Jay Quinn at the prize giving. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Morehu Roberts was highly impressive in his heat today scoring 14.0 out of 20. Image by PhotoCPL Morehu Roberts was highly impressive in his heat today scoring 14.0 out of 20. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Patxi Scott Arrieta of sandy Bay / Whangarei competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships being held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL Patxi Scott Arrieta of sandy Bay / Whangarei competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships being held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Luke O’Neill won the Under 18 Boys Longboard Division. PhotoCPL Luke O’Neill won the Under 18 Boys Longboard Division. PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • ew National Champion Jay Quinn (Gis) after his victory at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL ew National Champion Jay Quinn (Gis) after his victory at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Current SOL Series ratings leader Jessica Santorik was the top scoring female surfer of the day scoring 13.0 points out of 20 to move through to the semifinals. Image by PhotoCPL Current SOL Series ratings leader Jessica Santorik was the top scoring female surfer of the day scoring 13.0 points out of 20 to move through to the semifinals. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Maz Quinn could not find the waves to secure his fifth national title finishing in third place. Image by PhotoCPL Maz Quinn could not find the waves to secure his fifth national title finishing in third place. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Todd Doyle was one of several Mount Maunganui surfers to progress through their heats on day one of the event. Image by PhotoCPL Todd Doyle was one of several Mount Maunganui surfers to progress through their heats on day one of the event. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Joseph Stewart placed third in the Under 18 Boys Longboard Division. Image by PhotoCPL Joseph Stewart placed third in the Under 18 Boys Longboard Division. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Defending National Champion Billy Stairmand stepped up a gear today winning his heat and loving the left-handers that were on offer. Image by PhotoCPL Defending National Champion Billy Stairmand stepped up a gear today winning his heat and loving the left-handers that were on offer. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Ben Poulter left it until the last minute to snatch a victory in the Under 18 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL Ben Poulter left it until the last minute to snatch a victory in the Under 18 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Matt Scorringe made his comeback to the competitive arena after fighting off cancer through 2010. His stay in the event was short lived after he placed third in his heat today and 17th overall. Image by PhotoCPL Matt Scorringe made his comeback to the competitive arena after fighting off cancer through 2010. His stay in the event was short lived after he placed third in his heat today and 17th overall. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Grace Spiers was unstoppable in the Under 18 Girls final dominating her opponents to claim a well deserved victory. Image by PhotoCPL Grace Spiers was unstoppable in the Under 18 Girls final dominating her opponents to claim a well deserved victory. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Tane Wallis has surfed to several massive scores during his heats over two days and is still alive in the Open Men’s and Under 18 Men’s Division heats. Image by PhotoCPL Tane Wallis has surfed to several massive scores during his heats over two days and is still alive in the Open Men’s and Under 18 Men’s Division heats. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Manu Scott – Arrieta was the youngest New Zealand champion to be crowned at the event winning the Under 14 Boys Division. Image PhotoCPL Manu Scott – Arrieta was the youngest New Zealand champion to be crowned at the event winning the Under 14 Boys Division. Image PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Thomas Kibblewhite will want to convert yet another finals berth into a national title. Image by PhotoCPL Thomas Kibblewhite will want to convert yet another finals berth into a national title. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Jay Quinn sent the crowd in to raptures with his blitzing attack on the waves and showed everyone what it takes to surf in the international stage. Image by PhotoCPL Jay Quinn sent the crowd in to raptures with his blitzing attack on the waves and showed everyone what it takes to surf in the international stage. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Richard Christie (Gis/Mah) pulled massive moves like this at will during the later stages of the event and finished runner up for the second time in two years. Image by PhotoCPL Richard Christie (Gis/Mah) pulled massive moves like this at will during the later stages of the event and finished runner up for the second time in two years. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Men’s Longboard Division Champion Thomas Kibblewhite of Red Beach competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL Men’s Longboard Division Champion Thomas Kibblewhite of Red Beach competing at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at St Clair Beach Dunedin. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Christie is New Zealand's highest ranked surfer at 65th on the ASP World Tour. This is the first event in New Zealand waters since a string of international events throughout late 2010. Image by PhotoCPL Christie is New Zealand's highest ranked surfer at 65th on the ASP World Tour. This is the first event in New Zealand waters since a string of international events throughout late 2010. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Elliot Paerata – Reid placed fifth in the Under 16 Boys Division at the national championships after winning the Under 14 Boys Division for the past two years. Image PhotoCPL Elliot Paerata – Reid placed fifth in the Under 16 Boys Division at the national championships after winning the Under 14 Boys Division for the past two years. Image PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Daniel Kereopa of Raglan won his first Stand Up Paddleboard title at the event with big turns like this. Image by PhotoCPL Daniel Kereopa of Raglan won his first Stand Up Paddleboard title at the event with big turns like this. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Taranaki surfer Keone Campbell was impressive in the first heat of the Open Men’s second round setting the standard for the day alongside his New Zealand team mate Luke Hughes. Image by PhotoCPL Taranaki surfer Keone Campbell was impressive in the first heat of the Open Men’s second round setting the standard for the day alongside his New Zealand team mate Luke Hughes. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Dune Kennings claimed his first national title in the Under 16 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL Dune Kennings claimed his first national title in the Under 16 Boys Division. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Airini Mason ripping her way through to the finals of the Open Women’s Division. Image by PhotoCPL Airini Mason ripping her way through to the finals of the Open Women’s Division. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Hone Douglas placed fourth in the same division after dominating the early rounds of the event. Image by PhotoCPL Hone Douglas placed fourth in the same division after dominating the early rounds of the event. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Ella Willimas was a stand out surfer in the Open Women’s Division on day two of the event. With vertical turns like this it is easy to see Williams moving through to the finals of the three divisions she is contesting. Image by PhotoCPL Ella Willimas was a stand out surfer in the Open Women’s Division on day two of the event. With vertical turns like this it is easy to see Williams moving through to the finals of the three divisions she is contesting. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Jayda Martin Fitzharris was a double finalist and placed runner up in the Under 16 Girls and third in the Under 18 Girls Divisions. Image by PhotoCPL Jayda Martin Fitzharris was a double finalist and placed runner up in the Under 16 Girls and third in the Under 18 Girls Divisions. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Maz Quinn won his heat however was not impressed with his surfing. Match out for better surfing to come from the four time national champion in the next two days. Image by PhotoCPL Maz Quinn won his heat however was not impressed with his surfing. Match out for better surfing to come from the four time national champion in the next two days. Image by PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th
  • Joe Moretti had a successful campaign placing fourth in the Under 18 Boys Division. Image PhotoCPL Joe Moretti had a successful campaign placing fourth in the Under 18 Boys Division. Image PhotoCPL 626 427 January 17th