Stairmand Third in Ozzie Open of Surfing

Billy Stairmand in his Semi Final

Billy Stairmand surfed his way to the Semi Final's, at the Australian Open of Surfing at Manly Beach in Sydney. Stairmand finished the event in equal 3rd place after being defeated in his Semi by Evan Gieselman (USA). This is an outstanding result for Stairmand who took out some big names on his way to the finals including, Ace Buchan, Mitch Crews and Tiago Pires. Good on ya Kiwi! Good luck for the upcoming season.

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