The Western Suns delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 SLSA Ocean & Beach Interstate Championships, held at Maroubra Beach, NSW, powering Western Australia to an impressive third-place finish against the nation’s best surf life saving athletes.
Across a full day of elite ocean and beach competition, the Suns showcased the very best of surf life saving — grit, resilience, teamwork and unwavering commitment. From the opening races through to the final events, WA athletes went all-in, producing performances that reflected months of preparation and the strength of the Western Suns program.
Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club was proudly represented throughout the championships, with several athletes delivering podium finishes and strong top-ten results across open and youth categories.
Standout performances from Trigg athletes included:
- 🥇 Daniel Humble – 1st, Open Ski
- 🥉 Annika Negus – 3rd, Open Swim
- 🥉 Annika Negus – 3rd, Open Iron
- 🥉 Macy Boisvert – 3rd, Youth Board
- 4th – Milly Kok, Open Iron
- 4th – Macy Boisvert, Youth Iron
- 4th – Billy Hawkes, Youth Board
- 5th – Oliver Browne, Youth Iron
- 6th – Zoe Moore, Open Board
- 6th – Macy Boisvert, Youth Swim
These results reflect not only individual excellence, but the collective strength of the Western Suns squad and the high-performance environments created within clubs across Western Australia.
A third-place interstate finish is a significant achievement and a testament to the dedication of the athletes, coaches, team managers, officials and support staff who contributed to the campaign. From early mornings and tough training blocks to interstate travel and race-day execution, this result represents a true team effort.
Congratulations to all athletes who represented WA with pride and professionalism. You’ve done the Western Suns — and your clubs — incredibly proud.
👉 Full results are available via LiveHeats:
https://liveheats.com/events/459805
📸 Surf Life Saving Australia
