Talking Cloudbreak with Luke O’Connell

“We were just chilling, sitting in the boat…then you just see the whole horizon go dark.”Luke O’Connell For Luke O’Connell, that dark horizon was exactly what he was searching for when he flew to Fiji for a self-termed ‘strike mission’ earlier this year. A real estate agent by trade, selling houses wasn’t on the agenda …

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Chad Elkins

Chad Elkins

About: Chad hails from the sleepy coastal town of Lake Tabourie where he can often be seen out at his favourite right rip bowl. Chad chased the Australian Junior Series as a junior before starting a carpentry apprenticeship in Ulladulla. You will now find him tearing apart his local breaks or keeping the local groms …

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Ben Buckpitt

Ben Buckpitt

About: Ben is the oldest of the Buckpitt siblings and the lone goofyfooter. He has dabbled in the WQS and Australian Junior Series and has now settled back into home life at Culburra Beach as an electrician with his Dad Mick.. Ben is always a standout in the water with excellent technique honed through tuition …

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Archie Riddick

Archie Riddick

About: If there are waves at Bawley Point, you can bet to see Archie flaring his way down the line with a mixture of fin throws and airs on his favourite Vern Jackson Surfboard. A keen competitor Archie makes his way up and down the coast chasing the grom events benefiting from new waves and …

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Beau Buckpitt

Beau Buckpitt

About: When you look up grommet in the dictionary, you see a photo of beau. He’s a cheeky grom full of flair ready to tear the bag out of any poor wave that finds its way to him. Recently turned 18, Beau has grown into an amazingly well rounded surfer. He recently scored 8’s and …

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Keira Buckpit

Keira Buckpitt

About: Keira has been a standout performer on south coast beaches and reefs so many years which is hard to believe considering she is just 15. Keira recently led Ulladulla Boardriders Women’s tag team to a victory in the Global Surf NSW south tag event at Coledale Beach by posting massive scores throughout the event. …

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Reece Harper

Reece Harper

About: Reece first started turning heads during the 2019 Ulladulla Boardriders Season when he began to improve so quickly. In the last contest of the season, he linked a few strong smooth carves together that had the judges in awe. This strong performance saw him win the coveted most improved prize at the end of …

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Koby Jackson

Koby Jackson

About: Koby might only come in at 4’8 in height, but when he’s in the water he is fearless. He already has sessions at outer reef bombies under his belt and is always a standout when the waves get big. Koby has spent the last 12 months focusing on developing as a surfer by chasing …

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Claire Bierke

Claire Bierke

About: Claire is one of the most likeable humans you could ever hope to meet. She has an infectious smile and laugh to all those lucky enough to be surrounded by her. You would never guess how hard Claire charges in the water after meeting her on land. She is humble, but fearless in the …

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