{"id":19182,"date":"2026-06-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripcurl.com.vn\/indigenous-surfing-titles-presented-by-rip-curl-winners\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T11:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T04:02:30","slug":"indigenous-surfing-titles-presented-by-rip-curl-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripcurl.com.vn\/indigenous-surfing-titles-presented-by-rip-curl-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00e1c Nh\u00e0 V\u00f4 \u0110\u1ecbch \u0110\u0103ng Quang T\u1ea1i Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles 2026 Do Rip Curl \u0110\u1ed3ng H\u00e0nh"},"content":{"rendered":"

Champions were crowned across nine divisions this weekend at Djarrak\/Bells Beach on Wadawurrung Country at the 2026 Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles presented by Rip Curl. \u00a0<\/h2>\n

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Now in its thirteenth year, the event once again proved why it is one of the most significant gatherings on the national surfing calendar, bringing together elite Indigenous surfers, emerging talent, and communities from across the country for three days of competition and connection on the iconic Surf Coast.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Taj Simon (Port Kembla, NSW)\u202fclaimed his first Open Men\u2019s championship after multiple near misses in previous years. Simon looked sharp throughout the event and carried that momentum into the final, landing a lofty air reverse for an excellent 8.67-point ride before backing it up with a long Bells runner featuring multiple carves for a 5.37-point score. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cOh man, it feels so good to finally get the win,\u201d<\/strong> said Simon. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing these events for quite a few years now, so to come out on top is a pretty special feeling.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vibes here are always unreal. Everyone feels like family, and it\u2019s so good to reconnect with people each year. The level of surfing is always high, but it\u2019s about so much more than that. It\u2019s about the connections, the culture and getting everyone together. That\u2019s what makes this event so special.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Leihani Kaloha Zoric (Broken Head, NSW)\u202fsecured back-to-back Open Women\u2019s and Junior Girls\u2019 titles, successfully defending the crowns she claimed in 2025. Zoric won the Open Women\u2019s final by 2.04 points and the Junior Girls\u2019 final by an impressive 6.30 points. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Before the competitors took to the water this weekend, the event was kicked off with the first ever Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles Art Exhibition at Ocean Grind in Torquay. Competitors and their families were invited to submit original artworks, creating a showcase that celebrated creativity and storytelling. The exhibition provided a meaningful opportunity to connect before competition began and set the tone for the weekend ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Rip Curl has proudly supported the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles since 2019. This commitment extends beyond the annual event, with Rip Curl\u2019s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) receiving formal endorsement from Reconciliation Australia in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Innovate RAP represents a deepening of Rip Curl\u2019s commitment towards reconciliation and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Read more about our Innovate RAP here<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Champions:<\/h3>\n

Open Men\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Taj Simon \u2013 14.04 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. Landen Smales \u2013 13.10 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
  3. Malakai Carson \u2013 13.00 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
  4. Rohnin Henry Micale \u2013 8.16 pts\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Open Women\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Leihani Zoric \u2013 13.07 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
    2. Malia Simon \u2013 11.03 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
    3. Kauri Hueston-Connor \u2013 8.50 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
    4. Matilda Thearle \u2013 5.17 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Masters Men\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Christian Pritchett \u2013 13.83 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
      2. Rhys Collins \u2013 11.77 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
      3. Matt Mooney \u2013 10.93 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
      4. Robbie Page \u2013 9.70 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Masters Women\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Kirsty Shaw \u2013 16.66 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
        2. Angela King \u2013 9.83 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
        3. Melissa Combo \u2013 7.60 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
        4. Ingrid Cumming \u2013 N\/A\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Men\u2019s Longboard\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Kaiden Smales \u2013 15.70 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
          2. Rhys Collins \u2013 15.16 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
          3. Rohnin Henry Micale \u2013 9.77 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
          4. Joe Murray \u2013 8.97 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Women\u2019s Longboard\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Melissa Combo \u2013 11.57 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
            2. Angela King \u2013 11.23 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
            3. Delilah Chisholm \u2013 7.43 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
            4. Jessi Muir \u2013 4.83 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Men\u2019s Over 50\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. Brook Silvester \u2013 12.70 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
              2. Scotty Winch \u2013 12.23 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
              3. Robbie Page \u2013 10.17 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
              4. Steffan Krasna \u2013 7.27 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Junior Boys\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                1. Malakai Carson \u2013 18.60 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
                2. Joe Rocco Sommerville \u2013 13.43 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
                3. Seth Baillie \u2013 12.04 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
                4. Charlie Chisholm \u2013 8.67 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Junior Girls\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  1. Leihani Zoric \u2013 17.57 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
                  2. Kauri Hueston-Connor \u2013 11.27 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
                  3. Malia Simon \u2013 9.94 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n
                  4. Delilah Chisholm \u2013 5.94 pts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Full results can be found via\u202fwww.australianindigenoussurfingtitles.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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