In the true spirit of oldfartsurfing, OFSC No. 37, otherwise known as the Surferqueen, pulled on a white competition singlet and took it to the young birds. "I figured it was the best way to get the best peak on the beach for half an hour with only three other surfers in the water" said the Surferqueen. "I got one good ride and a few more that I wouldn't have got otherwise if the peak had been packed with 20 other surfers".
(The young Yellowbird showed a lot of enthusiasm)
The Surferqueen started the final getting a good sized right and working it in classic style all the way to the beach. Unfortunately, the Bluebird, an experienced champion, soon snared a couple of good waves and pulled off some big moves that the judges scored highly.
(The Redbird was a strong competitor)
The Surferqueen fought valiantly as a representative of oldfartsurfers around the world. Not only did she have to out surf the youngbirds but she had to contend with a vicious rip to try and stay on the peak. "At times she was dragged 40m or so down the beach and had to summon Herculean strength to paddle back against the rip" said oldfartsurfer Macho (OFSC No. 23) who observed the contest from the beach. "Surferqueen was an inspiration and when the heat was finished I grabbed my board and paddled out at a peak down the beach".
(The Surferqueen takes off)
The Old Farts Surf Co. Head Honcho, Mexican (OFSC No. 4), said "it was appropriate Surferqueen was in the white singlet, she was like the White Knight defending the honour of oldfartsurfers around the world". "Its a good thing he didn't tell me that before the contest" said Surferqueen, "it would have been too much pressure knowing I had that responsibility, I just wanted to catch a few waves".
(The Bluebird showing competitive experience)
There were unsubstantiated rumours that Surferqueen could join the Old Farts Surf Co. Splinter Group world tour of oldfartsurfing. Best known for Expressions Sessions on hollow timber surfboards but also includes the likes of upstart Canuck Female oldfartsurfer, Moose (OFSC No. 3).
(Our heroine reaches the bottom of a takeoff)
The Surferqueen's competitive effort was all part of the Old Farts Surf Co. Easter Classic 2011" said Mex. "It was a true surfing festival typifying the ethos of the oldfartsurfing movement".
(The Surferqueen, crouches ready to pounce)
(The Surferqueen having fun on a fat one)
(Surferqueen aims to take out Redbird)
(Surferqueen style, forearm parallel to the board, pointing the way)
(Bluebird watches in awe as Surferqueen nails a bottom turn)
(Bluebird carves a heat winning cut back)
2 comments:
Good one Mex. But you failed to mention that on the VERY NEXT PEAK, OFSC #45 was quietly working the lineup, his smooth moves being reflected by the Birds and SurferQueen.
cheers
R
Aah Rouge, my recollection was you were getting burned by a kid on an esky lid.
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