12-year-old Kade Kelly becomes Surfest's youngest competitor in Men's Pro heat, advancing with an 8.83 score.

12-year-old Kade Kelly makes Surfest history as the youngest competitor in a Men's Pro heat, progressing on a successful opening day for locals at Merewether Beach. Kelly, a Newcastle East talent, secured a wildcard into the main event, Burton Automotive Pro, after winning the under-14 Surfest Sanbah Cadet Cup. Facing Jimi Wallace, Lee Brusic, and Japan's Aoi Oguri, Kelly's two-wave total of 8.83 advanced him to the next round.

March 11, 2024
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