The Peninsula Surfriders Club held their annual ‘Single Fin Classic’ to raise money for kids with cancer. The guys raised over $10,000 for a great cause and it looks like the day was amazing fun. Check out some shots above and the release below.

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PRESS RELEASE:

PENINSULA SURFRIDERS CLUB TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE!

And what a challenge it was… on Saturday April 24th, the Peninsula Surfriders Club held its annual single fin classic in support of charity organization Challenge. In harsh, wintery conditions, over 80 PSC members and guests crawled from their warm beds to don their wetsuits in support of Challenge to make waves for kids with Cancer at Gunnamatta.

And, whilst conditions on the day weren’t ideal, the action around the beach was not to be missed with great 1970s surfboards on display, some fancy dress competitors, and of course hilarious surfing highlights (and lowlights) on the unconventional equipment. Caiden Fowler, Amy Hackett, Ronnie Gorringe and Liam McCafferty won the open, womens, over 50s, and over 35 divisions respectively.

The real winner on the day was Challenge however as the club had organized a web-based fundraising campaign prior to the event. And with major prize incentives and fantastic support provided by event sponsors TriggerBros Surfboards, Billabong, Rusty, and Insight, Spikas Retro Surfboards, Oke Surfboards, JB Hifi and Four N Twenty Pies, combining with such a worthy cause, the total raised topped $10,000. Liam McCafferty and Kerri Pope took home a surf gear pack for their highest fundraising effort and summed up the clubs’ work perfectly – “everyone should be proud of supporting such a fantastic charity and taking part in a great event. It reminds us of just how lucky we are.” Jane Featherstone, Morgan Winch, Gavin Duffy, Tim Antonie, and Sam McCorrist were also rewarded for their large fundraising and contributions.

As Challenge’s Australian Marketing Manager, McCorrist’s work was doubly important. “I’d like to give a big thanks to the Peninsula Surfriders Club and everyone involved in running the event and making it such a success.  We look forward to more fun at the beach with PSC next year!”

The club’s president Lachy McDonald closed speeches at the after party/celebration by saying “We are extremely proud as a club to raise a significant amount for such a worthy cause and aim to go bigger and better for Challenge in years to come.”

The Peninsula Surfriders Club’s aggregate season will finish this Saturday the 8th of May at Gunnamatta with its 5th contest (conditions permitting)

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