The Crescent Head Malibu Classic returns for its 31st year on Thursday May 23 to Saturday May 25.
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The contest starts at 7am on Thursday and Friday, while it begins at 6.50am on Saturday.
There will be 270 competitors in total and 73 different divisions over the weekend.
The contest received huge interest as the 270 positions were filled within six days of the opening of entry.
Due to popular request, the over 75 division has been introduced this year. The seven positions in this division were full in two days.
Nearly all of last year's winners will make a return to defend their titles this year.
Harley Engleby, two times World Longboard Champion, is back to compete in the Open Men division.
Paul Scholten is also back to attempt to keep his title in the Open Men division.
Open Logger stand outs include; Dan Johnson, Jack Norton, Jaya Guy and Matt Chojnackji.
Local surfers competing are:
- 70 & Over Bob Standing & Bill Sorrell
- 65 & Over 65 Rick Wilder, Fergo
- 60 & Over Paul O'Donnell
- 55 & Over Kevin Pugh, Peter Lobb
- 35 & Over Jacob Cunliffe
- Open Logger Dan Johnson
- Old Mal Dennis Moore
- 50 & Over Logger Tony Bradshaw
- 18 & Under Marcus Whillock
- Women 35 & Over Jodie Fowler, Maria Johnson
- Women 50 & Over Louise Jorgensen, Maxine Wallace
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