Vette Claims Title alongside Stairmandâs Record Breaking 8th
2021 National Surfing Championships presented by The Trusts Community Foundation
19-year-old Saffi Vette of Gisborne has claimed an emotional national title at Piha today, bringing much of the surfing community present to tears as she exited the water. Vette was joined by Raglanâs Billy Stairmand who broke his own record to claim an eighth title in the Menâs Division.
The 2021 National Surfing Championships presented by The Trusts Community Foundation climaxed with the premier divisions being contested in good 1.0m waves with light variable sea breeze winds.
Vette faced off against the most talent laden field of finalists ever, a final filled with a World Tour surfer, ex World Junior Champion and the defending event champion, exiting the water with a win which she was quick to attribute to her father who passed away less than four months ago.
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