Nerves fail to stop Isabella

"I never expected it to go so well," she said. "I felt nervous to begin with but I've always loved this event and with the support of family and friends, fortunately I was able to take gold."

Tube rescue attempts to re-enact a real rescue where competitors have to retrieve a tube from the beach then swim out to a can.

The City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club member also won bronze as part of the under-19 female surf team event.