Page 13 - Merewether Beach News Today

City of Newcastle Thousands of sports fans will descend on Newcastle this weekend as the city plays host to two major national events, offering a taste of what is to come during an action-packed April. The harbour will become a hive of activity from Saturday when the Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific brings its qualifying regatta to Newcastle for the first time, with some of the country’s best sailors battling it out over two days of fast-paced action on the water. Football fans in their ...

Three men are lucky to be alive after their vessel capsized in Newcastle waters last night. Police were called to Merewether Beach at 8.20pm with reports a boat has been washed up. The three occupants aged in their 30's made it ashore safely with one being taken to John Hunter Hospital with ... by Georgia Vaughan | NBN News-News, Sport & Weather

World surfing tour elite head to Australia to face COVID-19 quarantine before WSL events TueTuesday 2 updated WedWednesday 3 Surfings biggest names arrive in Australia next week under strict pandemic protocols. ( Print text only Cancel In a massive logistical feat, surfers from across the world are heading to Australia to face a two-week COVID-19 lockdown ahead of the world surfing tour, which is due to start on April 1. Key points: 108 surfers, support staff and World Surf League officials wil...

Champion surfers — not exactly the indoors types — will need creative training ideas when they arrive to face a two-week hotel lockdown ahead of the first world surfing tour event.

He played a key role in some of the Hunter's most memorable water rescue missions, and helped bring the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service to Newcastle. Today, Laurie March was laid to rest, during one of the largest services ever held at Merewether Beach. by Lauren Kempe | NBN News-News, Sport & Weather

Feb 16, 2021 SPONSOR Today, the World Surf League (WSL) confirmed the updated schedule for the Championship Tour (CT) Australian leg, announcing the three upcoming events in North Narrabeen (NSW), Margaret River (WA), and Rottnest Island (WA). The WSL also announced the cancellation of the 2021 Corona Open Gold Coast pres. by Billabong and the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Australian Leg of 2021 WSL Championship Tour*:  *All tour stops and dates subject to change due to applicable COVID-19 related...

The iconic Snapper Rocks event is now set to take place on Sydney’s northern beaches. It is the second World Surf League event NSW has secured from interstate.

1 / of 2 Bells Beach may host Rip Curl Pro later in 2021 after Easter competition moved for first time in 60 years MonMonday 8 updated MonMonday 8 FebFebruary 2021 at 2:07am The Rip Curl Pro surf competition brings in up to $8 million for the local economy. ( Share Print text only Cancel There are hopes Bells Beach will still be able to host the Rip Curl Pro this year after the announcement the competition would not go ahead at Easter. Key points: Surf Coast Shire mayor Libby Stapleton said Bel...

Wave goodbye: Bells Beach’s loss is a win for Newcastle We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss By Warwick McFadyen Save Normal text size Advertisement So now we know for whom the Bells toll this Easter. They toll for the Surf Coast. Damn those Novocastrians. The Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, where a surfing competition has been held at Easter for 60 years, is to go to Newcastle, north of Sydney. Kelly Slater surfs at the World Surfing League...

A glimpse of what’s on offer in Newcastle. Photo: Jake White/WSL After losing the Sunset Open and the Santa Cruz Pro (postponed) to the pandemic, the World Surf League announced yesterday that it had added a fourth stop to the Australian leg of the CT. The Newcastle Pro will open up the tour down under on April 1, according to the League. The WSL also announced it had received permission from the New South Wales government to charter a flight for its athletes, where it would then quarantine i...