The main location was Kiama’s Surf Beach.

Back-up locations were Jones Beach, Bombo Beach and Werri Beach.

Again, the event was graced with picturesque two-to-three foot wedgey peaks for all competitors.  

Scott Arena (Ettalong) made the most of the playful conditions, claiming a double-header victory across the Masters (over-35) and Open Men’s division.

The Central Coast bodyboarder took no prisoners in the dual divisions, posting a handful of decent scores.

"In the past I have mainly stuck to the Opens division, but thought I would give both the Masters and Opens a crack this year,” Arena said. 

“I’m so happy to come away with the win across both titles.”

Zachary Armytage (Wombarra) added another NSW Bodyboard State Title to his portfolio, taking out the coveted Drop Knee division.

Despite finishing in second position in most heats before the final, Armytage peaked at the ideal moment, taking the victory from Coffs Harbour residents and event standouts Matt Sullivan and Mitchell Ashcroft, and Matthew Mytka (Banksia), who claimed second, third and fourth respectively.

Shauna Gillett’s (Martinsville) domination of the Women’s division paid dividends when the veteran competitor claimed another NSW title.

Gillett never lost a heat across the round and stood out as one of the best overall performers across the entire event.

Liam Lucas (Clovelly), Liam Newman (Maroubra) and Sam Giddy (Newport) all put on impressive displays of bodyboarding to claim victory in the Junior Men (under-18), Cadets (under-16) and Groms (under-14) division.

Results of the NSW Bodyboard State Titles will determine the NSW Bodyboard Team for the Australian Surf Festival, which takes place in Coffs Harbour in August.

The Open Men’s champion will receive a wildcard into the Pro Men’s division of an upcoming Australian Bodyboard Association (ABA) event.

Also, 2016 was the third year in a row the NSW Bodyboard State Titles were hosted in Kiama.