The resurgence of Australian surfski paddling continued today in Perth as Aussies took first and second place in near perfect racing conditions. Three time Olympic medalist Clint Robinson won by an extraordinary distance with Jeremy Cotter (Aus) and Dawid Mocke (SA) dicing for second and third.

Tense Commentary

Surfski.info was there virtually and posted continuous live updates on live.surfski.info. The race was fascinating to follow and it seemed anyone's game up to the mid-point when Robinson finally blew the rest of the field out of the water and into the stratosphere...

The Fenn Hotspot

The $1,000 Fenn Hotspot buoy was situated some 400m from the start. Hank McGregor (SA) and Dawid Mocke (SA) shot off the line - but Aussies Jeremy Cotter and Clint Robinson were close behind. By the time they reached the buoy, Robinson was in front with Cotter and Reece Baker (Aus) in second and third place.