THE boat crews of Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club head to Macksville this weekend looking to maintain their early lead in the North Coast Surf Boat Series.

The club finished on top after rounds one and two in Yamba on 26-27 October.

The rowers took home the overall club point score in the weekend double-header with competitors shining across five divisions.

Crews were entered in the men’s and women’s U/19s, U/23s and Opens divisions, as well as the reserve men’s.

Grace Monaghan, who shares the role of Boat Captain with Jack Sheaves, said several crew members doubled-up and rowed across two divisions.

“This meant they competed in ten races both Saturday and Sunday,” she told the News Of The Area.

“They did not complain once, which was amazing to see.

“We also welcomed five new rowers, some experiencing their first carnival with us.”

Grace said it was the first time the club has finished on top of a round.

Normally that’s a spot reserved for Woolgoolga due to the size of the club and number of teams.

This weekend’s competition will be at the Macksville-Scotts Head Surf Life Saving Club.

By Sue STEPHENSON