SCARBOROUGH beach hosted a surfing competition last month, with an aim of bringing the community together.
Christian Surfers Australia (CSA) member Mathew Gordon ran the competition ‘Filthy Open Scabs’ for the first time, to get keen surfers , participating in a communal activity.
Gordon said as a trial run it went “really well” and he encouraged more people to attend the next competition, regardless of their skill level.
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Gordon added religion was not the main aspect of Christian Surfers Australia.
“You don’t have to be a Christian to join our group,” he said.
“We’re about bringing people together as a community.”
CSA also holds events catering to youth, including camping trips.