TOWERING eight-foot waves at North Haven on the first day of August provided the perfect conditions for the Ingenia Australian Bodyboard Titles.

Amid a stacked lineup of contestants, two Camden Haven bodyboarders emerged victorious in their respective divisions, with Archer Thoms being crowned Under 16 Cadet Open champion and Hardy Fletcher securing a win in the Under 14 Grommet category.

Following an exceptional performance throughout the competition, Thoms’ final heat score of 11:10 was enough to narrowly edge out NSW riders Sunny Williams, Ossian Mackenzie and Kai Atkinson for the title win.

Fletcher meanwhile blitzed the Under 14 division with a final heat total of 14.00, a massive 7.13 points ahead of nearest rival Morrison Parker.

The win further cemented Fletcher’s status as a rising star in the sport of bodyboarding, adding to an already-impressive record.

“The conditions were very big and out of control with some heavy waves, but it was really cool and special to have the event in my home break,” Fletcher told News Of The Area.

“I was so happy and excited when I heard that I won.

“What made the win even better was having my friends, family, sponsors and fellow surfers all there to celebrate with me.”

By Kim AMBROSE