YARRAHAPINNI charger Sandon Vowels did the region proud at the Surf Reflections Junior Series last weekend at Rainbow Beach in Bonny Hills, earning second place in the U16s boys division.
In small and prevailing onshore conditions, Sandon made it through four rounds on the way to the final before securing second spot.
The Series is held by iconic surfing festival Surfest and Reflections Holidays, with three events in 2026: Bonny Hills, Urunga/Hungry Head (May 8-10) and Tuncurry/Forster (November 13-15), with Under 14s and 16s age categories for boys and girls.
Sandon competed against 32 others in the under 16 boys division from Northern NSW the South Coast.
The proud place-getter told News Of The Area, “It was the first comp of the year and I will be competing in Newcastle next for the Sanbah Cadet Cup on 21 February, which is also a part of Surfest.”
By Jen HETHERINGTON
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