THE BUDE Runners have made an awesome start to the UK Surf Rowers League season, earning a ten point lead after only two rounds.

The latest round of the championship was held on Saturday, June 19 at Saunton Sands, and saw the ladies team from Bude Surf Boat Club win all three of their heats as well as finish the day victorious in the Golden Point Final.

The Bude Flyers, also from Bude Surf Boat Club, overcame injury and illness for this second round competition and are currently in fifth place in the league.

Terry Hopper, Sarah Penny, Sophie Abbott and Tasha Jones had more than points to celebrate on their weekend, when their sweep, Phil Martin, received news of the birth of his beautiful grandaughter whilst he was on the beach during the competition.

The next league event is to be held at Watergate Bay in three weeks' time, and more details about the club can be found at http://www.budesurfboatclub.co.uk">www.budesurfboatclub.co.uk.