The second major event of the Shaw and Partners Summer of Surf series, the Manly Open, did not disappoint over the weekend.

Shaw and Partners branding was displayed front and centre on Manly Beach, with thousands of spectators on the promenade enjoying a Red Bull air show and watching over 1200 competitors battle it out in the water for a massive $75,000 prize pool.

We also had Daly Cherry-Evans and a group of Manly Sea Eagles meeting and greeting fans and kids, along with a team of Shaw and Partners athletes. It just doesn’t get any better than that!

For the record, Shaw and Partners Brand Ambassador Lana Rogers won the Open Ironwoman event on Saturday, ahead of Brielle Cooper, with Lily O’Sullivan securing third place.

In the men’s event, Cooper Williams took out the Open Ironman, ahead of Joe Collins. For a full race report, see the Summer of Surf website.

It was a phenomenal event, and congratulations to everyone involved, especially the Summer of Surf team and the Manly Surf Club. It was a pleasure to be there and be part of the action.

The next event in the Summer of Surf series, the Shaw and Partners North Bondi Surf Club Classic, is scheduled for February 9-10. Be there in person or watch it live on the Channel 7 network.