By TANIA PHILLIPS
THE Surf Toyota Malfunction had great waves for the three day event held at Rainbow Bay earlier this month – a lot of fun was had but the weekend also had a serious side.
Contest organiser Sally Paxton said the event also raised money to help Harrison Bartrim Bryant and his family. A fundraiser for the family is being held at Seagulls on Saturday night.
The Murwillumbah High School student has a rare genetic disorder Cri du Chat which means he is unable to sit walk or talk.
Sally said money raised at the Mal will go towards providing a wheelchair-friendly car for the family.
She said the money raised will be handed over at the main fundraiser to be held on Saturday night at Seagulls from 7pm. Tickets are available from the club, a monster auction will be held on the night as well as the drawing of the raffle which includes a surfboard signed by five world champions.
Sally said this year’s Malfunction – the 30th – was a successful event.
“The standard of surfing was exceptional,” she said.
“The format of everyone surfing three times has proved to be a winning formula with all competitors having a fun social three days and going home with a smile on their faces.
“The Malfunction committee would like to thank everyone for supporting the event and helping throughout the three days.
“A special thanks must go to our sponsors, without them we wouldn’t be here. Over the three days there were five lucky competitors who won new longboards. We hope to see you next year.”
Results
LOGS: 1st Matt Adlridge, 2nd Chey Morley, 3rd Joel Tilly, 4th Grant Davies, 5th Dougal Shaw, 6th Troy Hunt.
LADIES: 1st Kirsty Best, 2nd Lisa Nicholson, 3rd Leesa Laug, 4th Tina Henline, 5th Miwa Hayashi, 6th Katheryn Hughes.
9FT OPEN: 1st Clint Best, 2nd Matt Aldridge, 3rd Joel Tilly, 4th Shane Morton, 5th Woody Jack, 6th Troy Hunt.
OVER 35: 1st Tony Rae, 2nd Trevor Williams, 3rd Dan Warran, 4th Nigel Canterbury, 5th Mick Getts, 6th Steve Jackson.
OVER 45: 1st Ian Pearson, 2nd Tony Rae, 3rd Reg Prasad, 4th Mike Willman, 5th Shane Holborn, 6th Robin Yates.
OVER 55: 1st Tony Aboob, 2nd Mike Pimm, 3rd Dennis Carberry, 4th Greg Hobbin, 5th Tony White, 6th Croucher.
OVER 60; 1st Wayne Deane, 2nd Neville Smith, 3rd Chris Newline, 4th Phil Shaw, 5th Ronny Silcock, 6th Greg Tilly.
Higest placed junior: Taj Prasad.
