February 2022 - New Zealand Surf Journal

40 Frames: Cyclone Dovi Grom Comp, Whangamata

Derek MorrisonFeb 16, 2022November 29, 20220

A cyclone bearing down on a surf contest on the east coast of the North Island is something of a gift. But Dovi had a nasty streak. Here’s the full story in 40 Frames from Day 2 of the second round of the 2022 Billabong Grom Series held at Whangamata....

Cyclone Dovi Challenges Top Juniors At Whangamata Grom Comp

Derek MorrisonFeb 14, 2022November 29, 20220

Cyclone Dovi may not have produced the big swell that everyone was looking for, but the wind from the storm lashed Whangamata during Day 2 of event two of the Billabong Grom Series. Piha surfer Bill Byers won the Under 18 Boys Division with Natasha Gouldsbury (Tara) winning the Under...

40 Frames: Whangamata Grom Series, Part 1

Derek MorrisonFeb 12, 2022December 5, 20220

Taranaki surfer Skylar McFetridge surfed to her first national win at the second event of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge held at Whangamata today. McFetridge was joined by Sol Fritchley (Mnt) and Lola Groube (Pau) as winners in their respective divisions today. Fritchley backed up his stunning win...

Pipe Turns On For 2022 Championship Tour Surfers

Derek MorrisonFeb 3, 2022November 29, 20220

The Billabong Pro Pipeline, the first stop on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour, has started with epic eight-to-twelve foot surf at the world-famous Banzai Pipeline. Having Pipeline as the first event on the CT schedule is tough to grasp. It feels a bit like eating dessert before your...

Billabong Grom Series, Mount Maunganui, Part 2

Derek MorrisonFeb 2, 2022November 29, 20220

Entering your first national event can be daunting, but it appeared to be no drama for 11-year-old Mount Maunganui surfer Sol Fritchley who stormed to victory in the Under 14 Boys Division of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge this Sunday. Fritchley was joined by Leia Millar (Piha) who...

Billabong Grom Series: Mount Maunganui, Part One

Derek MorrisonFeb 2, 2022November 29, 20220

Three winners emerged on a unique day at the Billabong Grom Series held at Tay Street, Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Event one in the three-event series, saw the contest fields split into two to accommodate the New Zealand Government’s red light settings. Finn Vette (Gis), Natasha Gouldsbury (Tara) and Tao...