July 31, 2025
LoggerHeads Malibu Classic returns to Scotts Head for 39th annual event Nearly 200 surfers will compete from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July in the 39th Logger Heads Malibu Classic.

LoggerHeads Malibu Classic returns to Scotts Head for 39th annual event

SURFERS from across Australia and beyond will converge on Scotts Head from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July for the 39th Logger Heads Malibu Classic, a longboard surf competition with a long local history.

This year’s event has attracted nearly 200 competitors, both male and female, ranging in age from nine to 76-years-old, with entries received from as far as Noosa, Merimbula, and even New Zealand.

Families are again well represented, with several contesting for a spot on the event’s Family Achievement Honour Board, a feature that celebrates multi-generational participation in the sport.

The Classic will feature 15 divisions, starting from Under 18 Junior Ladies and Men, through to Over 70s Men’s and Over 50s Ladies.

All competitors will be riding 9 foot-plus longboards, with specific divisions such as the Old Mal, for pre-1965 boards, and Open Log, judged on traditional old school smooth and stylish manoeuvres.

Scotts Head is known for its long, sand-bottom point breaks, ideal for longboarding and well-protected from southerly winds, making it a standout winter venue for competitors to showcase their skills.

In recent years, the Classic has seen growing participation among women, prompting organisers to expand the ladies divisions.

Club Scotts is sponsoring the Open Ladies, Short Street Café the Over 35s, and Alofa Sands Surf Club Cafe the Over 50s Ladies.

Returning competitors include Heather DeLabertauche from Noosa (last year’s 35s winner), and contenders such as Laura Piggott (Freshwater), Lyn Adlawan, Manda Godfrey (Woolgoolga), Hannah Etchells, and Judy Kensington (Noosa).

Other defending champions include Sarah Buls (Club Scotts Open Ladies), Josh Dunn (Old Mal), Alan Sheldon (Over 70s), and Paul Scholton (Open 9ft).

Local competitors to watch include Ross Davis, Garry Farrell, Joel Parkhouse, Lilly Lawson, Jamie Lawson, Troy Martin, Kristy Quirk, and Robyn Wren.

Spectators are encouraged to attend, with excellent vantage points along the beach and plenty of daily surfing action.

The weekend also includes social events at Club Scotts, particularly the Saturday night party, featuring live music from local band Raven.

Beyond the competition, the Logger Heads Malibu Classic also raises funds for important causes, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group, and Support Group For Everlasting Carers.

In 2024, the event raised $3,000 for charity.

This year, raffle prizes include a 9’ Catalyst Surfboard, a Dolphin Splashing painting by Dave Sullivan, and a Surf ‘N Raks set.

Tickets are available at Club Scotts.

For more information or to get involved, contact Barry Jagoe at loggerheadsmc@bigpond.com or on 0403 640 572.

By Mick BIRTLES

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