If you are looking to join a supportive and inclusive community of women and girls of all surfing abilities our upcoming Open Day is a great opportunity to find out more.

​Come along from 8am - 12 noon to meet our members, learn more about our membership,  event days, surf trips away and casual get-togethers.

You can also enjoy a sausage sizzle, enter to win raffle prizes, get some free surf coaching and fitness tips.

Our July meet was held Sunday 30th of July at South Curl Curl beach.  Smaller conditions gave us an opportunity to try a different location.

With cold off-shore winds just one heat was help in each category as competitors struggled to stay warm despite a promised 26 degree day.

Heat results are as follows:

Juniors:
First - Tahyna Randall
Second - Summer O'Gorman

Shortboard:
First - Di Smith
Second - Michelle Gamble
Third - Jacqui Randall

Longboard:
First - Sue McComb
Second: Celina O'Gorman
Third: Sharon O'Reilly

Beginners:
First - Lauren Raine
Second - Andrea Shockman

Whilst our first meet for Winter started with sunshine, and whales breaching off freshwater beach, by the end we were all reminded that it was indeed winter with rain, wind and wobbly waves.

With low tide dumpers making the first heats of the day challenging, it was great to see some new faces come along and enjoy their first competition regardless.

Wayne from Line Up Surf in Dee Why bought along some of his coaching clients to experience their first GBF meet and to create new relationships with other women and girls who love to surf.  Not only did he help with judging but even jumped in the water and pushed some of our competitors on waves in the beginners longboard heat.  

 Finals heat results are:

Final Shortboard
1st - Lany Donaldson
2nd - Jacqueline Randall
3rd - Tara Smith

Final Longboard
1st - Alison Dalziel
2nd - Penny
3rd  - Dawn

Our next meet is on Sunday the 16th of July at 8am.  Stay tuned to facebook or instagram for any changes. And last but not least, a big shout out to Wayne  who is so supportive of GBF. If you are looking for lessons, boards, other gear or planning a surf trip, go check out Line Up Surf.

After having to postpone our scheduled meet to May 28th due to conditions, even after all turning up on the previous week, it was a relief to have stunning weather, and surfable waves, albeit small ones.

The smaller conditions gave everyone of all abilities the chance to paddle out the back and make the most of what was on offer.

Heat results are as follows:

Final Shortboard A:
Lani Donaldson - First
Di Smith - Second
Jules Lachele - Third

Final Shortboard B:
Tikki (Anitgone) Miterrand - First
Zoe Grout - Second
Stephanie Knowles - Third

Final Longboard :
Dianna Patterson - First
Karen Laverack - Second
Karen Webster - Third

Congratulations to all our winners. Next meet is scheduled for Sunday 18th of June.  Keep an eye on social media for updates.

April meet results are as follows:

Results:
Shortboard Final:
Michelle Gamble - First
Karen Laverack - Second
Karen Webster - Tird

Longboard Final:
Sue McComb -First
Ali Daziel - Second
Amy Foodey - Third

Video Credit: Zac O'Gorman

Our rescheduled March Meet saw us finally enjoy some sunshine on a beautiful morning.  The sun was out, the waves had some size on them, however were challenging to ride with lot's of close-outs.

Zac O'Gorman generously brought along his drone and captured some great footage (featured above) of a stunning Sunday morning and some of our competitors getting some waves.  Huge thanks to Zac.

With a slightly smaller no of competitors this month, heats ran efficiently and smoothly thanks to Di and also Fi who managed the timing, hooter and flags for us.

Heat results were as follows:

Results:
​Junior (no final)
1st  - Zoe Grout
2nd - Summer O'Gorman
3rd  - Maggie

Shortboard Final
1st - Jacqui Randall
2nd - Di Smith
3rd - Moz Graham

Longboard Final
1st - Sue McComb
2nd - Kylie Taylor-Houston
3rd - Celina O'Gorman

Our next meet will be held on Sunday April 30th - we are holding it on the last Sunday of the month to account for those away over the School Holidays.

Make sure you also mark the evening of the 5th of May in your diaries for a social night out at the Dee Why RSL.

We hope all those heading to Seal Rocks this weekend get some great waves. 

Big thanks also to our meet sponsor Manly Longboard Company who generously donated our raffle prizes.

It was a grey morning, low tide and smallish waves for our first meet of 2017 at Freshwater Beach Sunday 19th of February.  On the bright side the smaller conditions kept the crowds away, which always puts a smile on a surfers face.

A new year, means a new hoodie, proudly modelled here by Sharon.  This year members had the option to join or renew with a new hoodie or without, but let's face it, there can never be enough surfing merch!

Finals Results:
​Junior Final
1st  - Sophie Hale
2nd - Tara Smith
3rd  - Zoe Grout

Beginners Final
1st - Karen Laverack
2nd - Kathryn Watts
3rd - Annie Lemon

Short Final
1st - Elany Donaldson
2nd - Di Smith
3rd - Michelle Gamble

Longboard Final
1st - Sue McComb
2nd - Darcie Collington
3rd - Celina O'Gorman

Congratulations to all the heat winners.  It was great to see some new members do well and even win their heat!  Remember if you're not ready to compete - just come along and free surf. 

Also a big thanks to our monthly sponsors Manly Longboard Company and Cafe Calm at Freshwater who supplied raffle prizes.

Join or renew your membership online or at our next heat Sunday the 19th of March 2017.

The 2016 GBF Christmas Party was held on the 4th of December, conditions were small but friendly and it was a great way to wrap up a year of waves.

Members young and old all got out together to enjoy a free surf, followed by drinks some nibbles and Trophy Presentation to celebrate the 2016 overall winners.  Almost everyone ended up a winner in the end with the raffle draw.

The 2016 Overall Winners were:

Beginners:
Karen Webster (52) - 1st 
Lexi Chung (42) - 2nd
Michelle Gamble (37) - 3rd

Juniors:
Zoe Grout (73) - 1st
Tare Smith (55) - 2nd
Isabel Higgs (50) - 3rd

Longboard:
Maddi Walker (100) - 1st
Kylie Taylor-Houston (81) - 2nd
Liz Dene (64) - 3rd

Shortboard:
Jacqui Randel (103) - 1st
Linda Goodwin (92) - 2nd
Michelle Jan (85) - 3rd

Overall Most Improved:
Sharon O'Reilly

Overall Club Champion:
Jacqui Randall for accumulating the most points for 2016

We hope everyone got plenty of waves over the holiday season and look forward to kicking off the 2017 season on the 19th of February.  Make sure you keep an eye on the web site and social pages for udpates.