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Berry Bay hosts Surf Jam

South Australia's premier junior surfing event, The Berry Bay Surf Jam, was held on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20.


Competitors and spectators were treated to fantastic weather and great surf.


Light winds and pulsing swell provided non-stop action at the ninth annual Surf Jam.


This year's event had to be run across the two days because of a record number of entries e from all over the state.


The popular white water division was completed at the picturesque Berry Bay South along with the under 18 and under 16 green water divisions. 


On Sunday the even moved to Berry North for the conclusion of the under 12 and under 14 green water divisions.


It was Yorke Peninsula surfers who stole the show winning the elite under 18 divisions with Corey Taylor, Marion Bay, and Meg Day, Corny Point, taking the boys and girls division respectively. 


Yorkes surfers held their own placing well throughout all the divisions.


As well as two days of great surfing there was no shortage of fun and interactive opportunities for competitors and families, including on-beach coaching for the white water divisions, fun boards provided by Neptunes Surf, live music and food supplied from local vendors.


A massive thanks to all the sponsors, the Yorkes Junior club volunteers and everyone else who pitched in making this such a successful event.

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