Peninsula Surfriders Club

Merry Christmas from your Committee!

What a great year of waves we had in 2019. Although Gunnamatta never really had a bank until the start of winter, Rye carpark had some classic days to provide us with some amazing conditions for two out of our first three contests. From winter onwards First carpark saw classic conditions especially through September and October. It was always great to be out in classic Gunna surf surrounded by plenty of PSC members and loved friends.

Looking towards an exciting 2020 for the club I’d first like to say another big thank you to our outgoing president Lachy McDonald for leading the way the past two years. His dedication to our community is something all members benefit from and I wish him plenty of more success in the water in 2020.

As most members are aware, Melbourne’s new Urbnsurf wave pool is offering the states boardriders clubs the chance to hold their own surf comp at the venue. This promises to be one of the more exciting events in recent years and we hope its the stimulus for many past members to re join and compete in the 2020 season. We have already opened the link to pay online for your 2020 membership via Liveheats.com/psc

Of course 2020’s remaining contests will be held in the best conditions we can provide for members, something we have achieved with great success of the past five years. With a few small exceptions. After breaking the glass ceiling at comp five this year, It would be great to push for more competitions in Westernport bay and build on the positive feedback we received after the last contest.

We will be looking to commence the 2020 season early in the new year, until then I would like to wish all our members past and present a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Stay safe and happy surfing! Cant wait to see you all at the beach very soon.

Sean McDeviit ( PSC President )

2019 PSC Presentation Event

Another great night for the Club, utilising one of our major sponsors events spaces at St Andrews Beach Brewery, great food and atmosphere! Then kicking on at the clubhouse to wee hours of the morning!

A huge congratulations to Jett Dickinson, our 2019 OPEN MENS Champion and Ella Fischer, our 2019 WOMENS Champion.

Other division winners included:
Junior Boys: Jake Pancic / Junior Girls: Brooke Fischer / Cadets: Willem Watson / Open B: Lachie Mason / O'28: Lachy McDonald / O'35: Ben Fox / O'45 Rod Barber / O'55 Jamie Reichelt

Special Awards:
Best Judge: Joel Wookey / Best Club Person: Ross Moresi / Best Committee Member: Sean McDevitt / Most Improved: Joel Corboy / Encouragement Award: Troy Jessop / Encouragement Award: Brook and Ella Fischer.

After the easiest start to a season in years, we are now struggling to run the 5th comp prior to our presentation event (November 16th). Let me explain ...

Post-AFL Grand Final and once school holidays were complete we have had a couple of dates proposed for comps. The weekend of October 5/6 was a very tough call with Ben and Sean doing a great job to postpone as the long period swell was too strong for the ocean beaches and easterly wind no good for Flinders.

Last weekend (October 12/13) we had a state round (open) @ Jan Juc on Saturday and the scheduled teams event on Sunday was postponed due to very small surf. The committee scrambled hard to get a permit through Parks Vic for the Sunday but were unfortunately denied as Parks now has an 8 weeks application process, and no flexibility.

This weekend (October 19/20) we have a large swell accompanied by onshore winds forecast (WSW cross/onshore at Pt Leo). Tony and the crew at Pt Leo foreshore have been awesome and granted us a last minute permit for either day and Sunday is still a real possibility to run... but the committee is concerned that the 11am low-tide will see the Point / Hump almost unsurfable for a couple of hours at least. Further to this, poor weather could be an issue. We will update all members via text, social media and the website on Thursday.

If we don't run we have the below dates: Saturday 26th October (Sunday 27th is the Postponed VIC teams titles event at Jan Juc). At this stage the forecast for both days is 4-6ft and WSW winds... no good for Gunna, too small for Westernport (all day). Cup Weekend - no contest / no permits. Sunday 10th November (Sat 9th is the ABB teams event at Phillip Island)

What else do we have for the 2019 season ?
Saturday 16th - PSC Preso @ St Andrews Brewery.
Saturday 23rd - PSC Single Fin / AGM
Saturday 7th December - PIBC hosting us at their clubhouse - charity / fundraiser surf event for Matt Ando

Should we commit to November 10th we will be forced to run in whatever Huey serves up.

Cheers and see you soon, Lachy and the 2019 PSC Committee

What a Winter, absolutely freezing and the banks aren't great but if you don't mind a trip to the West Coast (or a high tide bash in the bay) you've had a great time.

Looks like we've lost a bunch of members to the snow with Tim Antonie and Sean McD enjoying classic Australian conditions over the last weekend.

Where are we at for club stuff? Click the below link to read our latest club newsletter.

Another epic day of sunshine and waves at First CP Gunnamatta on Sunday 19th of May.

The main left hander provided plenty of sections and even the odd tube (go Sean!) for our members. Well done to Nick Wallace whose backhand attack stormed to victory in both the open and over 35 divisions.

Other winners included the coach (AKA Ron Gorringe), Cal Nico, Will Watson and Joel Corboy.

Thanks to Rod, Cal and Ross Moresi for a great effort on the BBQ all day and to Adam for providing the beverages and rounding up the faithful for a return to the clubhouse.

The club will now move into its annual Winter break. Photo by T Grace.

In excellent conditions the club held its 3rd aggregate event at Rye Ocean Beach.

Morning rain threatened but with infrastructure in place members enjoyed a great day and the sun broke through at midday. An early low tide saw some tricky rip-bowls, but with an increasing swell and high tide the surf fired in the afternoon with 4-5 foot left handers running along a groomed sandbank.

The day’s highlights included:   Luke Chalmers entry for wipeout of the year, running out of water on a critical section and copping a cut to his leg in the process.   New member Pedro Lani’s vicious backhand attack en route to his 4th place finish on debut.   Sascha Taylor’s late drop and swooping bottom turns, and the enthusiasm of the female divisions to tackle the exciting conditions.   Willem Watson again tearing through the cadet field to find a victory.   Young guns Macoy Noseda, Charlie Lucas and Jett Dickinson again making it through multiple heats in the open division.   Jett’s excellent scores in the open final, a huge 16.9 total to take the win for the second consecutive event.   The contribution from committee and club members to set-up in the dark, run split heats for 3 hours and finish before the south westerly change at 3pm.   Enjoying a cold drink in the shade at the clubhouse as the sun beamed down after the event.

Some exciting aggregate races are taking shape with all divisions close. The final two events will be crucial to decide the club’s champions for 2019.

Photo above by @peninsula.surf.shots

Light winds and sunny skies graced our second event for 2019 season. With two breaks the full field was split for a few hours to ensure single day completion.

The day’s highlights included: Ex-club champion Mikey Barber’s strong return to form, punctuated by some strong aerial manoeuvres.   A great tube ride from Ross McDonald in the dying seconds of his round 1 heat. Ross would go on to make the open final; Junior surfer Jake Pancic’s smooth lines in his early round heats.   The high energy battle in the cadet division with Saul Taylor and Cass Short taking it up to eventual winner, Taj Farrell.   Max Burton’s gutsy junior win after a shoulder injury.   The big guys – Rod Barber Lachie Mason battling it out with some great hacks in the B-Grade final.   Ben Fox and Kim Shannon shredding in their respective age divisions.   Young gun, 17 year old Jett Dickinson taking out a high-scoring open men’s final with his strong backhand attack. Jett is the youngest open winner in 15 years.

The club will look to run its 3rd event on March 23/24, with multiple back-up dates listed online.

Photos above by Ronnie, full set on Facebook. Photos below by @peninsula.surf.shots

Beautiful conditions and 30+ degrees for the first comp of the season at Rye carpark.

The surf showed multiple faces throughout the day with everything from waist high shore breaks to groomed, head-high walls out the back on the right hander as the tide filled in.

Highlights included Craig Watson’s tube, Tilly and Soup ripping, Archy Wallace’s tube and enthusiasm, Will Watson making multiple open heats, Cal Nicolson’s dominance in the open men’s division, Jett Dickinson making his first final, Sascha Taylor’s return to competition and her brother Saul’s great back-hand reo’s, amazing sunshine, a ripping BBQ and an unlucky head injury to Nick Wallace who won the over 35’s anyway (not to mention Rob Crawley’s boating accident)!

Get well soon you two, and well done to all division winners. An epic first comp at Rye. Full Results ›

Next PSC contest is scheduled for the weekend of 16/17 March with 23/24 as back up.

Supergroms is also scheduled for Sunday March 24th in Western Port.

[ Photos above by Tony Grace ]

Its been a great summer of waves so far (sure, the banks are rubbish at Gunna, but if you know where to look you’ve been scoring). Lots of time at our most westerly break for the adventurers, and plenty of swell pushing into the bay.

Thanks to those who attended the 2018 presentation event. It was a great night and feedback has been awesome about the relaxed atmosphere and review by our MC team. As voted in at the AGM we will be pushing the 2019 season forward, finishing in time for a late November presentation to maximise attendance.

The other motion submitted was also approved by the majority of members – that the Australia Day single fin event include retro/twin fin divisions also. Unfortunately due to timing, we were unable to secure a permit for this event but will look to run it over the labour day weekend or later in the year.

Plenty of events coming up, lots of opportunities to surf, socialise and be a part of our great surf community so please spread the word and help us grow the membership. It’s a great club to be a part of. See events schedule ›

I’ll send plenty of text message updates in the lead-up to events and as always you should keep an eye on our Instagram, Facebook and website. See you down at the beach, Lachy

Online Memberships

We will be encouraging members to submit payments via our Live Heats portal. Standard membership fee plus a 5% credit card processing charge.

*In 2019, a strict NO MEMBERSHIP, NO SURF policy will be enforced by Ron, Rod and Lachy. If you are signing up via liveheats to surf you must have paid your membership online or present correct cash and form to the treasurer at the beach PRIOR to surfing any heats.

Pay your membership online now at LiveHeats.com/PSC ›