Caption: Ellie Brooks moments after her first ever QS win at Surfest 2015. Credit: WSL/Matt Dunbar
Ellie Brooks started the Burton Automotive Women’s Classic as the underdog, she was already further in an event than ever before and she was matching up against former event champion and Newcastle local Philippa Anderson (NSW/AUS). But Brooks used her powerful backhand hooks and carves to post the biggest scores and take her maiden QS win.
“When the siren sounded I was wondering if this was really happening!” Brooks said. “This is my best ever result by far! I packed the car a couple days ago thinking I'd be going home early so to now be the winner feels so good. This is going to give me confidence to know I can compete at this level and I'm excited for the next event in NZ in a few weeks.”