What does the cryptic crossword clue "Emerge as champion on board? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Emerge". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SURF (synonym="SURF") + ACE (synonym="a whizz on a surfboard.") = SURFACE; definition: "Emerge" The answer is SURFACE.

Emerge as champion on board? (7)

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