The Vikings crew had won previously won 15 consecutive legs and were almost pipped by the other Moruya crew at the finish line.

"The boys did exceptionally well today as it was on from the get-go," Moruya DBYD sweep Chris Nicholson said.

After being turned back to Corrigans Beach by big seas yesterday, the surfboat race got back on track with the 19km leg from Moruya to Tuross Head on Monday. 

Crews found it easier to settle in to their strokes compared to the rough conditions they faced yesterday.

In the Men's Vets, Narooma came home in poll position, looking forward to the leg into their hometown on Tuesday.

Torquay beat Broulee Capitals home in the Open Women's with Avalon Beach taking line honours in the Women's Vets.

The full results are: 

Open Men's boat - 1. Bulli 2. Moruya Vikings 3. Moruya DBYD 4. Rod's Wollongong City 5. Ken's Wollongong City

Men's Vets - 1. Narooma 2. Northcliffe 3. Tathra 4. Bulli 5. Bermagui Mixed 6. Queenscliff 7. Pambula 

Open women's - 1. Torquay 2. Broulee Capitals 3. Moruya Met Coloundra 

Women's Vets - 1. Avalon Beach 2. Broulee Bats 3. Anglesea 4. Tathra