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Posted on Wednesday August 18th 2010 at 2:54 p.m.
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The first event of the Ocean and Earth Teenage Rampage series attracted competitors from all over New Zealand's North Island including current junior standouts Ben Poulter (Raglan), Paul Moretti (Northland), and Waretine Wano (Piha).
The event was held at Arawata Rd a right hand point break situated down the Taranaki coast near Opunake. The competitors were greeted with strong cold offshore winds straight off snow covered Mt Taranaki. Waitara Boardriders food stall was kept busy firing out hot food and drinks all day. The waves were a contestable 3 -4 foot.
The winners of the divisions were:
Under 13 Boys
1. Te Rapai Barbarich-Love
2. Isaac Kettle
3. Michael Watts
4. Kehu Butler
Under 16 Girls
1. Gaby Sansom
2. Millie Crewe
3. Bianca Sansom
4. Eloise Stevens
Under 16 Boys
1. Paul Moretti
2. Josh Kettle
3. Sean Kettle
4. Jordan Griffin
To check the current ratings go to www.oceanearth.com and check out their Teenage Rampage page or www.csasurfbaords.co.nz.
Ratings points are collected over the two competitions to find the overall champions.
The second competition of the Teenage Rampage series is on Saturday 11th September. Competitors must register on Friday 10th September at the New Plymouth Board Riders Club From 5pm onwards.
Thanks to Cains crew from CSA Surfboards (Co Sponsor) who were hands on at the event.
Kane Rowson
Competition Director
For Ocean and Earth NZ
Kane.rowson@npbhs.school.nz