THE Bude Runners, who crew for Bude Surfboat Club, travelled to Tolcarne Beach on Saturday September 10 to take part in the penultimate round of this summer's UK Surf Rowers league. Joined by a team supporters from their club, the ladies crew earned themselves almost the maximum possible points towards their league total by taking two firsts and a second in the heats. With perfect conditions for surfboat racing, the crew successfully negotiated the three to four foot surf in the final to win the golden point and further extend their lead in the league. With one event left in this year's summer series, The Bude Runners are 22 points ahead of their nearest rivals Porthtowan. All of the crews meet for the last time this year in Bournemouth on Friday September 24, when The Runners will endeavour to bring the league trophy back to Bude for the first time in the history of the club. For more information about the club, visit http://www.budesurfboatclub.co.uk">www.budesurfboatclub.co.uk.