DOUBLE GOLD FOR MANLY GIRLS

slsa logo 2014Surf Life Saving Australia, April 11, 2015: DAY TWO: YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS, North Kirra. Manly girls Emily Doyle and Naomi Scott have given the famous sky blue caps a winning start to day two of The Aussies 2015 Australian Youth Championships by grabbing the Under 14 and Under 15 surf race double at North Kirra this morning.

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Manly Girls U/15 Naomi Scott (left) and U/14 Emily Doyle celebrate their double surf race gold at the 2015 Australian Youth Championships at North Kirra. Photo: Harvpix

After a delay in the schedule yesterday, the girls were eager to compete in the finals, which had been pushed to this morning.

“I was super nervous all night thinking about the race this morning,” Naomi said.

Both girls had won NSW State titles and were eager to take out their first Aussie Youth Championships.

Naomi set the bar high in the under 15 surf race final with a comfortable victory ahead of Kira Hood (North Cronulla) and Keeley Booth (Avoca Beach).

Inspired by watching her clubmate’s triumph, Emily didn’t disappoint and swam clear of her under 14 rivals to make it golden double for Manly.

Despite North Kirra’s calm conditions, both girls said their races were tough, with the inshore gutter proving to be a challenge.

“I had to dodge a few potholes in the gutter, but I’m looking forward to more events this afternoon,” Emily said.

The Manly girls will line up for more finals this afternoon, including the board rescue, tube race and surf teams.

 

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