Surf enthusiasts helped celebrate the 60th anniversary of surfing at Great Western Beach in Newquay, which was where the sport originated in the UK. 

The Great Western Surf Café organised a bellyboard, foamie and longboard competition to mark the milestone. 

More than 100 competitors took part in the three different disciplines. 

Chris Thomson was awarded first place in the longboard event, John Eldridge second, Rob Hope third and Jim Moores fourth. 

Surf historian Roger Mansfield, who was among the first to surf at Great Western in the 1960s era, attended the contest. 

He is a regular at Great Western and helped create the surf history signs on display at the beach. 

Adam Griffiths from The Great Western Surf Café said: “We started with the bellyboard 30 minutes expression session which saw over 30 participants this division was hosted and judged by the local bellyboard company Dick Pearce. Next, we ran four heats of the foamie fun contest with prizes being awarded to both adults and groms for the best wave, best wipe out and best party waves.  

“We the ran the longboard contest during the afternoon which saw round of 32, quarter finals, semi-finals and a final, which was judged by Gary and Zoe who run Newquay Boardriders and volunteer their time to help us.  

“Overall, it was a great day of surfing and socialising at great western to celebrate 60 years of surfing at the beach and we hope to make this a yearly event for the community of Newquay.” 

Leigh Brown from Onlyfins Newquay surf photography added: “It was a great friendly comp to celebrate Great Western’s 60 years of surfing. Thanks to everyone involved in the event. 

“The community spirit was high down on Great Western with smiles and friendly faces everywhere.”