The South Coast powerhouses are far from done though and, with two rounds remaining, will be keen to deny their Hunter rivals the chance to be crowned champions on their home beach when the circuit travels to Caves Beach next month.

In what proved to be the biggest ever IRB series meeting, almost 350 lifesavers gathered at the start line for the two-day carnival.

NSW Surf Sport manager Rob Pidgeon was delighted with the turnout for what turned out to be an exciting weekend of racing.

“We were extremely lucky with the conditions on the weekend and the weather certainly helped showcase IRB racing at its very best,” Mr Pidgeon said.

“The Lakes did an outstanding job as hosts in their first ever competition of this type, and I would like to congratulate all the athletes, officials and supporters for their efforts.”

Caves Beach, Kiama Downs and Terrigal repeated their first-round performances to again finish as the top three clubs in the overall standings.

Caves Beach proved too strong in the open male tube race sealing a one-two finish ahead of Queenscliff.

In other results, Newcastle and Terrigal split honours between them in the 45-plus division.

After two rounds of the series, Caves Beach leads on 117 points overall, from Kiama Downs on 89, and Terrigal on 63.

The third round of the NSW Sharkskin IRB Premiership Series will be hosted by Umina SLSC on Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3.