North West Boardriders

NWBR AGM | 2026

NWBR recently held its Annual General Meeting, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the club.

After two terrific years as President, Lucy Taylor has stepped down from the role. We sincerely thank Lucy for her tireless work, dedication and commitment to NWBR.

Lucy will also hold a special place in the club’s history as NWBR’s first-ever female President. Congratulations Lucy, and thank you for everything you have contributed to the club. 👏

Taking on the role of President is Jy Johannesen. A multiple State Champion, Jy’s focus for the coming year will be on coaching, junior development and rebuilding club participation as NWBR enters an important period of growth.

Bo Ellis will support Jy in this area, while Toby Ray continues as Vice President, Richard Ramsden as Secretary and Trent Knowles as Treasurer. Zak Noble will also continue to support the club on the committee.

Looking back

The past year has seen some great achievements across the club:

🏄 Surf Groms and Learn to Surf programs were delivered at Low Head and Marrawah, with strong participation and excellent community interest.

🎓 Bo Ellis completed the Surfing Australia RISE coaching pathway, adding another accredited coach to the club.

🏆 NWBR successfully supported the 2026 West Coast Classic in partnership with Surfing Tasmania, providing judges, photographers, competitors and catering across two competition days.

🌊 The 2025 Phantom Coast Classic was successfully delivered, attracting clubs from across Tasmania and strong support from Surfing Tasmania and our sponsors.

🏄‍♂️ NWBR also fielded a strong team at the ABB State Round at Scamander.

🔥 Fundraising continued through merchandise sales, while our BBQ trailer and event equipment remain ready for future club activities.

A huge thank you to our valued sponsors for their ongoing support:

Buttons Brewing | Little Sisters General Store | Twenty Five Nine | SeaFM/7BU | Red Herring | Maximum Solar | High Noon Zinc

Looking ahead

The focus for NWBR is now on rebuilding membership, growing our volunteer base and strengthening junior development.

Working alongside Surfing Tasmania, Boat Harbour Beach Surf Life Saving Club and our local business and community partners, we are focused on building a strong and sustainable foundation for the future.

For this reason, larger events such as the Phantom Coast Classic and Surf into Summer will be paused while we rebuild the club’s capacity.

A massive thank you to the dedicated skeleton crew who have continued to champion NWBR, secure sponsorship, run activities, promote the club and keep the momentum going.

There is a great group of people behind NWBR, and we’re excited about what the next chapter holds.

We can’t thank Maximum Solar enough for their kind, very generous support.
In the market for Solar?? Then please reach out to Maximum Solar

Maximum Solar is proud of our community partnerships.

We have helped out the following clubs over the last few years.

Kingborough Lions United Football Club
Lauderdale Football Club
Whitemore Cricket Club
Richmond Football Club Inc (Tasmania)
North West Boardriders
Kingborough Tigers Football Club
Bracknell Football Club

We are looking to help out some Womens sporting communities also so if you are a club looking for help please tag or share this.

AGM this evening Saturday July 25 at the Penguin Beer Co. kicking off around 6pm.
All are welcome, new and old to come and fill some rolls for the year ahead! 🏄‍♂️ 🌊 ☀️

🚨 NWBR AGM – Help Shape the Future of Surfing on the North West Coast 🌊

📅 Saturday 25 July
📍 Penguin Beer Co
🕕 6:00pm (Come earlier for a drink and a chat!)

As an officially affiliated Surfing Tasmania Boardriders Club, North West Board Riders is committed to growing surfing opportunities on the North West Coast—but we need your help to make it happen.

This season we’re aiming for:
🏄 More junior surf development sessions
🤝 A stronger volunteer and committee team
🔥 Competition training leading into the Australian Boardriders Battle State Qualifier at Scamander on 24 October
🌊 More opportunities for surfers of all ages and abilities to get involved.

Whether you’re:
✔️ Looking to learn to surf
✔️ Wanting to improve your surfing
✔️ Keen to help at events
✔️ Interested in joining the committee
✔️ Or simply passionate about seeing surfing thrive on the North West Coast...

We’d love to have you on board.

The Phantom Coast Classic will remain on hold and won’t be held this year until we can rebuild our volunteer base, so if you’ve ever wanted to give back to the local surf community, this is your chance.

Every great Board Riders Club is powered by its members & volunteers! Come along, share your ideas, bond with like-minded people, and help us create an incredible season ahead.

See you at Penguin Beer Co! 🍻🌊

Rick Eaves captured finals day magnificently as he always does!

Rick Eaves West Coast Classic Finals Day 2026

Groms at Greens!

Cam Taylor has put together a fantastic little edit of the Under 14 boys and Under 12 Combined at Greens on Saturday Arvo!

unknown I made this amazing video with CapCut. Open the link to try it out: capcut.com/tools/desktop-video-editor

Today is Finals day!
Contest kicking off at 9am, at Lighthouse.
Here are some day two highlights.

Live schedule and results - https://liveheats.com/events/471452

Lost Surf Board

Hey guys,

A DHD white 5’7 surfboard was left at Greens Beach yesterday

It belongs to a young girl competing in the surf contest

If anybody happens to come across can you please let April, Glenn or Luke know at the contents tent

Thanks! ☺️