Surfing: Merewether's Jackson Baker's Championship Tour hopes rely on stoing finish in Hawaii after early exit in France

James Gardiner
Updated October 20 2021 - 12:38pm, first published 12:30pm
EARLY EXIT: Jackson Baker finished third in his opening heat in France. Picture: WSL
EARLY EXIT: Jackson Baker finished third in his opening heat in France. Picture: WSL

JACKSON Baker will need a strong finish in the final Challenger Series event in Hawaii to secure a spot on the World Surf League Championship Tour in 2022 after the Merewether natural footer bombed out in the first round of the Quicksilver Pro in France.

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James Gardiner

James Gardiner

Sports Writer

James Gardiner, chief football and rugby writer at the Newcastle Herald.

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