The 2026 Bright sky Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships got underway at Clarke’s Beach, Byron Bay, in clean 3–4 foot offshore conditions, with the swell offering beautiful waves throughout the day. The Waveski crew hit the water and put on an incredible performance on day one of competition.

Results from Heat 1:

1) Michael Johnson | 16.83
2) Charles Webb | 14.20
3) Jesse Hinson | 11.33
4) Richard Thomas | 10:83

The Waveski division will resume on Saturday.

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