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I would like to thank all members and their families of the S-M-S-C for their efforts throughout the year with the help organising events and competitions, as we are all aware nothing just happens, it is with your dedication and determination that we make the most of our very fickle swell. We are not blessed with the consistent waves that give our South West friends so much water time.

Unfortunately we require a good forecast to coincide with the correct tide times and this year this just has not happened, hence the lack of Club competitions. Let’s hope this situation improves as I am always being asked when the next Competition is. The small entry fee also helps with club funds.

We have to congratulate our juniors for their excellent results in the BLU competitions that have been running throughout the year. Their parents are to be commended for their support and resoluteness in ensuring that the surfers are where they should be regardless of the location.
Ryan Hammond is placed 2nd in the UK with James Kirk 5th and Tom Cross 7th, all placed in the top 10. Their performances and recognition have helped bring the Surf Club and the North East Coast to the attention of fellow competitors and Surf Companies who until recently were under the impression that good surfers only came from Cornwall.

Special thanks go to all the competitors and supporters who made the journey to Gwithian to the British Longboard Club Championships. The weather and surfing conditions were not the best for driving, camping or surfing. Team A did exceptionally well bringing home the trophy for 2nd place; this is on display in Fluid Concept Shop on the Spa. It must be something to do with youth as 4 of the team members were under 18. Team B competed valiantly as they were placed 6th, this is not confirmed as the score sheets went astray in the wind but we are sticking to the result of the time. This has helped tremendously in raising the profile of the Club again it has brought the North East to the attention of others.
We had the privilege of hosting the British Longboard Club Championships in 2002 which was a great success and was well documented by local and National media, mainly due to the help of all the Club members. We have been asked to host the Championships in 2008, September 20th & 21st with the back up dates of October 4th & 5th. I would like to ask for your help and support with the event as there is a lot to organise prior to the actual Competition day.

We are in the process of looking for sponsorship as it is quite a costly process, T shirts, posters and the like. I have already approached Yorkshire Water who helped us last time but cannot get commitment as yet. Rich has tried various companies and is awaiting response. We will persevere and keep every one informed at meetings and on the web site.
We are still suffering with the North South divide despite this year’s outstanding success. We are not too proud to accept sponsorship from almost anyone.

All who are no longer members of the Surf Club, surfing stays with you for life, rethink and be a part of our recent and hopefully future achievements.

We have some excellent young female surfers who will hopefully continue with the sport and be rewarded with good health, good outlook on life and good progress.

The younger members are the future of the club and surfing in our region we wish them advancement and enjoyment in their chosen fun time sport.

Next Annual General Meeting at Peasholme Pantry 10 a.m. Saturday 5th January 2008

Remember time passes quickly whilst you are in the sea but stands still when you are riding a wave.

Stay wet,


Phil Thacker
Chairman Scarborough Malibu Surf Club 

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