Taj Burrow has just won the Brekka Pro in small but fun looking waves at Burleigh. A couple of linked rides puncuated with a big spinning air give him to mid sevens and the lead for most of the contest.
Parko came second mainly due to a typical Parko wave full of big smooth moves and a little spin. Bede Durbridge started strong but couldn't get the bigger scores and would be a little annoyed that Parko snuck past him at the end. Jayke Sharpe couldn't get any decent waves.
This the second year in a row that Taj has started the Aussie leg with a win in this event. Last year he backed it up with first in the Quikie Pro. He has to be considered a threat for the world title again this year if the judging finally goes for him.
The Flores/Garcia incident has made the mainstream news, thanks to some pretty ugly looking video. It now seems that a local got into a blue with Sunny's 16 year old son and wore a pretty bad beating for his stupidity. Surfing should never be a violent sport but crowds can cause blood to boil, especially if people aren't respectful, don't know the rules and are greedy.
Remember -
* one surfer per wave (DON'T DROP IN EVER)
* the surfer furtherest inside has right of way ALWAYS
* don't snake
* WAIT YOUR TURN
* just because you can catch every way doesn't mean you should. Give a few waves away
* beginners shouldn't surf with those who know what they are doing
This rules apply in Bunbury as much as Burleigh. They apply to BODY BOARDERS, mal riders, SUPs, groms, Mums, soft tops and body surfers as much as shortboarders. Play nice and go home happy.
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