Surfing and skate spectacular for Manly Beach
More than 100,000 people are expected to visit Manly Beach to attend the second Hurley Australian Open of Surfing from February 8-16.
The event will celebrate and showcase surfing, skate, music, fashion and art for nine days at one of Sydney’s most iconic beaches.
The Hurley Australian Open of Surfing boasts the top-rated 6-star men’s and women’s ASP World Qualifying Tour surf contests, men’s and women’s world junior star events, and a world-class line-up of skateboarding talent.
Following the Hurley events, from February 18-23, Surfest at Merewether Beach, Newcastle, will see men’s and women’s ASP Star events and junior competitions.
Patron of the event is four-time world surfing champion and local boy Mark Richards. (http://surfest.com)
Ian Jarrett
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