Saints boaties go marching in… but only just

 slsa logo 2014Surf Life Saving Australia, April 16, 2015: ST KILDA’S Matthew Culka was one pretty happy boat sweep when his crew survived the closest decision of the day to be crowned the 200 years Masters’ surfboat champions at Tugun today.

ST KILDA’S Matthew Culka was one pretty happy boat sweep when his crew survived the closest decision of the day to be crowned the 200 years Masters’ surfboat champions at Tugun today.

Five boats finished on the same wave to send tower judges into a huddle at both ends of the beach and after 15 minutes of discussion it was announced St Kilda were the gold medal winners.

Bronte were only centimetres behind with silver while WA crew North Cottesloe took home the bronze.

It completed a winning treble for St Kilda after also taking out the World title in France last year and the Ausssies Reserve grade championship at Scarborough Beach last season.

“If you are good enough to make every final and get a fair rub of the green, consistency will see you win a few medals,” Culka said.

Trevor ‘Trax’ Robson swept North Cronulla to victory in the 180 years final beating Austinmer and Tallebudgera in another tight finish.

While sweep Mark McDonald pulled his Elouera crew onto a one-metre wave to comfortably win the 160 years final from Jan Juc and Bronte.

Lorne’s win in the men’s 120 years final on Tuesday was certainly a triumph for the McCombe family.

Alistar McCombe swept Lorne to win gold medals with his sons Jarod in the stroke seat and another son Brent second stroke.

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