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![2001<br />
Organizers: Mark Fordham, Nathan Purcell<br />
Waiting Period: 21st of June to 22nd of July (1 - 2 days event depending on conditions)<br />
Format: 10 locals, 8 Australians, 5 internationals, 2 round event, six 1 hour 4 men heats, 3 best scoring waves counting each round<br />
Results and prizes<br />
1. Damian King ($10,000 AUD)<br />
2. Ryan Hardy ($3000 AUD)<br />
3. Sean Virtue ($2000 AUD)<br />
4. Dave Ballard ($1000)<br />
5. Andrew Lester ($800)<br />
6. Jeff Hubbard ($700 AUD)<br />
7. Steve Mackenzie ($600 AUD)<br />
7. Toby Player ($500 AUD)<br />
Sponsors: Human / Custom X / Citizen Watches / The Surf Travel Co / Dreamweaver Surfing Adventures / Wave Cam / Wing Wetsuits<br />
Best move: Ryan Hardy<br />
Best barrel: Simon Thornton<br />
Best wipeout: Ryan McKinnon<br />
Conditions:<br />
1st round: 2 - 2,5 meters (6+ - 8 foot) east with little north on the swell with light westerly wind<br />
2nd round: 2 - 2,5+ meters (6+ - 8+ foot) east with little north on the swell (a little bigger than on the 1st round)<br />
Footage: The Human Shark Island Challenge 2001 by Ian Stewart.<br />
This year presented the heaviest wave conditions for a SIC ever. With former champion Mike Stewart pulling out of the competition due to family commitments, the stage was clear for the other performers. South African Alistair Taylor (bodyboarder) had to go to the hospital to check his injuries after receiving one of the worst wipeouts ever seen at Shark Island. International top bodyboarders dominated the competition with to be two-times world champion Damian King taking the lead. [5]<br />
Pixs by ...Craig Golding](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00007owCLMBtuRI/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00006qNG67BM.M0/I00007owCLMBtuRI.jpg)
![2001<br />
Organizers: Mark Fordham, Nathan Purcell<br />
Waiting Period: 21st of June to 22nd of July (1 - 2 days event depending on conditions)<br />
Format: 10 locals, 8 Australians, 5 internationals, 2 round event, six 1 hour 4 men heats, 3 best scoring waves counting each round<br />
Results and prizes<br />
1. Damian King ($10,000 AUD)<br />
2. Ryan Hardy ($3000 AUD)<br />
3. Sean Virtue ($2000 AUD)<br />
4. Dave Ballard ($1000)<br />
5. Andrew Lester ($800)<br />
6. Jeff Hubbard ($700 AUD)<br />
7. Steve Mackenzie ($600 AUD)<br />
7. Toby Player ($500 AUD)<br />
Sponsors: Human / Custom X / Citizen Watches / The Surf Travel Co / Dreamweaver Surfing Adventures / Wave Cam / Wing Wetsuits<br />
Best move: Ryan Hardy<br />
Best barrel: Simon Thornton<br />
Best wipeout: Ryan McKinnon<br />
Conditions:<br />
1st round: 2 - 2,5 meters (6+ - 8 foot) east with little north on the swell with light westerly wind<br />
2nd round: 2 - 2,5+ meters (6+ - 8+ foot) east with little north on the swell (a little bigger than on the 1st round)<br />
Footage: The Human Shark Island Challenge 2001 by Ian Stewart.<br />
This year presented the heaviest wave conditions for a SIC ever. With former champion Mike Stewart pulling out of the competition due to family commitments, the stage was clear for the other performers. South African Alistair Taylor (bodyboarder) had to go to the hospital to check his injuries after receiving one of the worst wipeouts ever seen at Shark Island. International top bodyboarders dominated the competition with to be two-times world champion Damian King taking the lead. [5]<br />
Pixs by ...Craig Golding](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000rWE0iuStn1k/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00006qNG67BM.M0/I0000rWE0iuStn1k.jpg)
![2001<br />
Organizers: Mark Fordham, Nathan Purcell<br />
Waiting Period: 21st of June to 22nd of July (1 - 2 days event depending on conditions)<br />
Format: 10 locals, 8 Australians, 5 internationals, 2 round event, six 1 hour 4 men heats, 3 best scoring waves counting each round<br />
Results and prizes<br />
1. Damian King ($10,000 AUD)<br />
2. Ryan Hardy ($3000 AUD)<br />
3. Sean Virtue ($2000 AUD)<br />
4. Dave Ballard ($1000)<br />
5. Andrew Lester ($800)<br />
6. Jeff Hubbard ($700 AUD)<br />
7. Steve Mackenzie ($600 AUD)<br />
7. Toby Player ($500 AUD)<br />
Sponsors: Human / Custom X / Citizen Watches / The Surf Travel Co / Dreamweaver Surfing Adventures / Wave Cam / Wing Wetsuits<br />
Best move: Ryan Hardy<br />
Best barrel: Simon Thornton<br />
Best wipeout: Ryan McKinnon<br />
Conditions:<br />
1st round: 2 - 2,5 meters (6+ - 8 foot) east with little north on the swell with light westerly wind<br />
2nd round: 2 - 2,5+ meters (6+ - 8+ foot) east with little north on the swell (a little bigger than on the 1st round)<br />
Footage: The Human Shark Island Challenge 2001 by Ian Stewart.<br />
This year presented the heaviest wave conditions for a SIC ever. With former champion Mike Stewart pulling out of the competition due to family commitments, the stage was clear for the other performers. South African Alistair Taylor (bodyboarder) had to go to the hospital to check his injuries after receiving one of the worst wipeouts ever seen at Shark Island. International top bodyboarders dominated the competition with to be two-times world champion Damian King taking the lead. [5]<br />
Pixs by ...Craig Golding](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000BE7CRvsTYgM/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00006qNG67BM.M0/I0000BE7CRvsTYgM.jpg)
![2001<br />
Organizers: Mark Fordham, Nathan Purcell<br />
Waiting Period: 21st of June to 22nd of July (1 - 2 days event depending on conditions)<br />
Format: 10 locals, 8 Australians, 5 internationals, 2 round event, six 1 hour 4 men heats, 3 best scoring waves counting each round<br />
Results and prizes<br />
1. Damian King ($10,000 AUD)<br />
2. Ryan Hardy ($3000 AUD)<br />
3. Sean Virtue ($2000 AUD)<br />
4. Dave Ballard ($1000)<br />
5. Andrew Lester ($800)<br />
6. Jeff Hubbard ($700 AUD)<br />
7. Steve Mackenzie ($600 AUD)<br />
7. Toby Player ($500 AUD)<br />
Sponsors: Human / Custom X / Citizen Watches / The Surf Travel Co / Dreamweaver Surfing Adventures / Wave Cam / Wing Wetsuits<br />
Best move: Ryan Hardy<br />
Best barrel: Simon Thornton<br />
Best wipeout: Ryan McKinnon<br />
Conditions:<br />
1st round: 2 - 2,5 meters (6+ - 8 foot) east with little north on the swell with light westerly wind<br />
2nd round: 2 - 2,5+ meters (6+ - 8+ foot) east with little north on the swell (a little bigger than on the 1st round)<br />
Footage: The Human Shark Island Challenge 2001 by Ian Stewart.<br />
This year presented the heaviest wave conditions for a SIC ever. With former champion Mike Stewart pulling out of the competition due to family commitments, the stage was clear for the other performers. South African Alistair Taylor (bodyboarder) had to go to the hospital to check his injuries after receiving one of the worst wipeouts ever seen at Shark Island. International top bodyboarders dominated the competition with to be two-times world champion Damian King taking the lead. [5]<br />
Pixs by ...Craig Golding](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000w79V1b4xpRk/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00006qNG67BM.M0/I0000w79V1b4xpRk.jpg)
![2001<br />
Organizers: Mark Fordham, Nathan Purcell<br />
Waiting Period: 21st of June to 22nd of July (1 - 2 days event depending on conditions)<br />
Format: 10 locals, 8 Australians, 5 internationals, 2 round event, six 1 hour 4 men heats, 3 best scoring waves counting each round<br />
Results and prizes<br />
1. Damian King ($10,000 AUD)<br />
2. Ryan Hardy ($3000 AUD)<br />
3. Sean Virtue ($2000 AUD)<br />
4. Dave Ballard ($1000)<br />
5. Andrew Lester ($800)<br />
6. Jeff Hubbard ($700 AUD)<br />
7. Steve Mackenzie ($600 AUD)<br />
7. Toby Player ($500 AUD)<br />
Sponsors: Human / Custom X / Citizen Watches / The Surf Travel Co / Dreamweaver Surfing Adventures / Wave Cam / Wing Wetsuits<br />
Best move: Ryan Hardy<br />
Best barrel: Simon Thornton<br />
Best wipeout: Ryan McKinnon<br />
Conditions:<br />
1st round: 2 - 2,5 meters (6+ - 8 foot) east with little north on the swell with light westerly wind<br />
2nd round: 2 - 2,5+ meters (6+ - 8+ foot) east with little north on the swell (a little bigger than on the 1st round)<br />
Footage: The Human Shark Island Challenge 2001 by Ian Stewart.<br />
This year presented the heaviest wave conditions for a SIC ever. With former champion Mike Stewart pulling out of the competition due to family commitments, the stage was clear for the other performers. South African Alistair Taylor (bodyboarder) had to go to the hospital to check his injuries after receiving one of the worst wipeouts ever seen at Shark Island. International top bodyboarders dominated the competition with to be two-times world champion Damian King taking the lead. [5]<br />
Pixs by ...Craig Golding](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000frHEwdJK2jc/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00006qNG67BM.M0/I0000frHEwdJK2jc.jpg)
![2001<br />
Organizers: Mark Fordham, Nathan Purcell<br />
Waiting Period: 21st of June to 22nd of July (1 - 2 days event depending on conditions)<br />
Format: 10 locals, 8 Australians, 5 internationals, 2 round event, six 1 hour 4 men heats, 3 best scoring waves counting each round<br />
Results and prizes<br />
1. Damian King ($10,000 AUD)<br />
2. Ryan Hardy ($3000 AUD)<br />
3. Sean Virtue ($2000 AUD)<br />
4. Dave Ballard ($1000)<br />
5. Andrew Lester ($800)<br />
6. Jeff Hubbard ($700 AUD)<br />
7. Steve Mackenzie ($600 AUD)<br />
7. Toby Player ($500 AUD)<br />
Sponsors: Human / Custom X / Citizen Watches / The Surf Travel Co / Dreamweaver Surfing Adventures / Wave Cam / Wing Wetsuits<br />
Best move: Ryan Hardy<br />
Best barrel: Simon Thornton<br />
Best wipeout: Ryan McKinnon<br />
Conditions:<br />
1st round: 2 - 2,5 meters (6+ - 8 foot) east with little north on the swell with light westerly wind<br />
2nd round: 2 - 2,5+ meters (6+ - 8+ foot) east with little north on the swell (a little bigger than on the 1st round)<br />
Footage: The Human Shark Island Challenge 2001 by Ian Stewart.<br />
This year presented the heaviest wave conditions for a SIC ever. With former champion Mike Stewart pulling out of the competition due to family commitments, the stage was clear for the other performers. South African Alistair Taylor (bodyboarder) had to go to the hospital to check his injuries after receiving one of the worst wipeouts ever seen at Shark Island. International top bodyboarders dominated the competition with to be two-times world champion Damian King taking the lead. [5]<br />
Pixs by ...Craig Golding](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000zrGjDe3nQ5Y/fit=180x180/fill=/g=G00006qNG67BM.M0/I0000zrGjDe3nQ5Y.jpg)