THE LoggerHeads Malibu Club launched its 2025 Monthly Point-score Competition at Scotts Head on Sunday 16 February, with plenty of waves on offer and a much better than anticipated turnout of competitors.

An encouraging 11 new members signed up and several former members returned to the club.

The size of the competing field delighting the LoggerHeads Committee, who finished last year’s season concerned for the future of the group due to flagging membership.

The Point-score Comp saw 18 surfers paddle out over four heats to tackle nicely formed three to four foot groomed lines of ground swell in near-perfect conditions.

Competitors had several paces in the break to position themselves for wave selection with long lulls between sets; however when the pulses hit, the big waves rolled through providing some thrilling longboard action.

“I’m over the moon as this was one of the biggest roll-ups in years for a club point-score,” LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe told News Of The Area.

“Hopefully, the attendance will continue to grow from here and we will see more ladies and juniors join our ranks.”

The influx of members did include some women, and a Ladies Only Heat is now scheduled for next month’s event.

Looking ahead to March, the highly anticipated 2024 Old Mal Championship, postponed last year due to flat conditions, will finally be decided.

Riders will take on the break with classic 1960s longboards, showcasing the art of traditional surfing from a golden era.

“With fresh faces, our continued strong community spirit, and plenty of talent in the water, the LoggerHeads Malibu Longboard Club is looking at a great year of surfing in 2025,” Barry said.

The next Monthly Point-score will be held on Sunday 16 March, gathering at the Scotts Head Reserve at 7:45 am.

New members are welcome.

By Mick BIRTLES