St Clair Archives - New Zealand Surf Journal

40 Frames: South Island Champs

Derek MorrisonApr 23, 2022November 29, 20220

You know the drill: 40 Frames that capture the essence of the 2022 Emerson’s South Island Surfing Championships held at St Clair, Dunedin, over Easter. If you were looking for the results then they’re right here. But otherwise you’re in the right place. Here’s 40 Frames of Southern goodness:

Ava Henderson, Nixon Reardon Dominant At South Island Grom Series Opener

Derek MorrisonDec 14, 2020February 1, 20210

Nixon Reardon and Ava Henderson claim first blood in the opening round of the 2021 South Island Grom Series held at Dunedin’s St Clair Beach on Saturday. With an atrocious forecast that included gale winds and an open ocean 5-6m short-period swell the decision was made early to try and...

Lockdown: What Alert Level 3 Means For Surfing

Derek MorrisonApr 27, 2020June 11, 20200

There’s a collective sigh of relief being held around the country right now as surfers throughout New Zealand suffer one more day of torment under Lockdown Level 4. That’s Indicators at Raglan above and it’s pumping on an Anzac Day holiday Monday. It would normally be packed to the gunnels....

Zen Wallis and Estella Hungerford Win Emerson’s South Island Champs

Derek MorrisonApr 21, 2019September 16, 20190

Zen Wallis defends title at the Emerson’s South Island Surfing Championships and claims his second career win on the New Zealand Surf Series. He is joined by 17-year-old Estella Hungerford who wins first ever title in the Open Women’s Division. Despite a small 1-3 foot swell throughout the three-day event...

Review: FCS Mick Fanning Fins

Craig HigginsNov 27, 2018July 25, 20240

There are a lot of options to consider when looking for a set of fins these days and it’s never been more important to get it right. Fins can make or break a board’s performance. Get it right for the conditions and it will seem like there isn’t a drop...