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Waves oblige as boardriders do battle
WAY TO GO: Mark Everett shows his form. He went on to take third place in the open men's section.
Not usually known as a surfing hotspot, Wanganui still managed to produce some decent waves for the Wanganui Boardriders Surf Classic on Saturday.
It was the ninth time the competition had been held.
Organiser Antony Rountree said about 26 surfers turned up at the North Mole for the competition, all  from Wanganui.
"We have some very good surfers in Wanganui," Mr Rountree said.
 Conditions meant the longboarding finals were held in the river.
 He said New Zealand's west coast consistently produced waves - but not all of them were suitable for surfing.
"We have about 40 guys surfing in Wanganui but often we head up to Taranaki, where the waves are better."
 He said there was a shortage of female surfers in Wanganui.
"We do have a women's trophy, but not one woman took part in competition this year."
Results:
Open men: Steve Falton, Matt Edwards, Mark Everett
Masters: Steve Falton, Matt Edwards, Antony Rountree
Longboard: Steve Falton, Antony Rountree, Wayne Englebretson
Bodyboard: Shane Guby, Toby Waitokia
Under 19: Monty Peezie, Paris Christy
Boys under 14: Levi Rees, Tane Waitokia
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