Top Surfers

Nowhere else in New Zealand, apparently, do surf life-saving club members hold what is known as a Pentathlon, in which selected club nominees demonstrate their all-round ability as surfmen by competing in five different events. On a recent Sunday at Wainui Beach, this unusual contest was held for the Kaiti Trophy, which was retained by the holder, Barry McLean, the former national belt champion.

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The competitors, representing three of the local clubs. In pairs, from left, they are: Bill Gordon (13 points) and Bill Read (19), of Midway Club; David Harries (8) and Tony Royds (12), of Wainui Club; Bruce Adams (24½) and Barry McLean (27½), of Waikanae Club.

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Barry McLean winning the beach sprint.

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Incidents in a surf-ski relay race.