PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Attention
Tuesday, November 26, 2010
Strong Western Province showing for KZN’s South Coast Surf Carnival
Sunny Scottburgh will once again be the venue for The South Coast Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel and independent on Saturday on 6 and 7 November this year. It will be the eighth edition of what has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the South African watersports calendar.
The quality of the field this year is exciting, with some of the best wave-riders in the country preparing to impress on Scottburgh main beach
“What started with one Cape entry way back in 2005, that being talented longboarder Michael Grendon, has mushroomed into a migration of top competitors from the Cape making the pilgrimage each year to Scottburgh. As an organizer I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Western Cape wave riders for their overwhelming support for the event and wish them luck going into the competition”, commented South Coast Surf Carnival creator Paul Godwin from Nerve Events.
The longboarding, kitesurfing and stand up paddleboarding (SUP) competition will be fierce and include some top competitors from the Western Cape.
The men’s open longboarding event is wide open this year with defending champion Jason Ribbinck out injured. With so many talented longboarders in the field, it will have to be a strong performance to take the title. Western Cape father and son duo Deon and Justin Bing will be top contenders along with former SCSC champion Dylan Mcleod from Port Elizabeth.
Peter Petersen of the Western Cape will be looking to defend his kitesurfing title this year and with perfect conditions and a strong North-Easterly he will face stiff competition from the likes of Gary van Rooyen (also WP) and Rob Chrystal (KZN). Jonathon Rosslind from Cape Town has decided to focus solely on SUP this year and will start the event as favourite, but he will be challenged by a number of other strong competitors. Chris Bertish, A previous winner of the coveted mavericks big wave title in California, and Gary van Rooyen help make up a traditionally strong contingent from the Cape. SUP is growing rapidly as a sport and the strength of the field for this year’s event will hopefully provide some thrilling competition, as has come to be expected.
Other competitors to look out for who will be flying the WP banner will be Andrew Bance, Glen Thompson and Chelsea van Rooyen.
The South Coast Surf Carnival is sponsored by Independent on Saturday and Jeep Apparel. Contributing sponsors to the event are: Island Style, Pick’n Pay Scottburgh, Bilt Surfboards, Thermo Plastic Concepts & Equipment (TCE), Maisch Fins, Nestle Pure Life Water, Natural Curve Surfboards, Bokomo, Ocean 2 Air Kitesurfing, Pro Class Wetsuits, Phatboyz, Carling Black Label.
More information and past press releases can be obtained online by visiting http://nerveevents.blogspot.com <http://nerveevents.blogspot.com>
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Issued on behalf of: Nerve Events
Press release compiled by:
Michael de Vries
Disseminated by:
Olivia Jones Communications
For more information please contact:
Rox-ann Govender
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Email media@oliviajones.co.za
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
South Coast Surf Carnival Attracts SA’s Finest Longboarders, Kitesurfers and SUP Riders
For immediate attention
Friday 22 October 2010
South Coast Surf Carnival Attracts SA’s Finest Longboarders, Kitesurfers and SUP Riders
With less than 20 days to go before KZN’s highly anticipated South Coast Surf Carnival sponsored by Jeep Apparel and the Independent on Saturday, entries have been pouring in fast and furious for the longboarding, kitesurfing and stand up paddleboarding (SUP) event. South Africa’s top wave riders are gearing up for the South Coast Surf Carnival including the likes of Johno Rosslind (WP) and Brandon Ribbink (KZN) who have opted to focus on the SUP division as opposed to their usual preference of longboarding.
The open Longboard division will be left wide open with top favourites out of the running as Jason Ribbink (KZN) has to step down due to injury and Matthew Moir (WP) will be away competing overseas . This will result in father and son team Deon and Justin Bing (WP) determined to snatch this year’s titles with Jeep and Bilt team rider Dylan Mcleod (WP) hot on their heels.
Working hard to retain his junior title will be Scott Lefevre (KZN) who excelled in the conditions last year and punters will have him as a hot favourite in the Open and Junior divisions, Brad Trickett (KZN) will be a dark horse on his new Natural Curve Stealth bomber as will Maisch fins’ owner Justin Maisch (SKZN) who is always calm under pressure while showing progress each year.
The ladies division will be sizzling with SA under 17 surfing champion Sarah Baum confirming her entry. Baum will bring her international flare to the contest with title seekers Jessica Lefevre (KZN) and Nikki Trickett (KZN) giving her a run for her money.
Peter Petersen (WP) will be defending the kitesurfing wave riding event but with the recent “weeks” of relentless North Easterly winds local kiters will be pumped up and raring to go. Early entries to the kitesurfing include Alwin van Breda (KZN) Gary van Rooyen (WP) and Ocean 2 Air Kiteboarding star Rob Chrystal and Sipho Dlamini (both KZN).
The South Coast Surf Carnival is sponsored by Independent on Saturday and Jeep Apparel. Contributing sponsors to the event are Island Style, Pick’n Pay Scottburgh, Bilt Surfboards, Thermo Plastic Concepts & Equipment (TCE), Maisch Fins, Nestle Pure Life Water, Natural Curve Surfboards, Bokomo, Ocean 2 Air Kitesurfing, Pro Class Wetsuits, Phatboyz, Carling Black Label.
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Issued on behalf of: Nerve Events
Press release compiled by:
Rox-ann Govender
Disseminated by:
Olivia Jones Communications
For more information please contact:
Rox-ann Govender
Cell 082 677 8330
Work 031 303 9341
Email media@oliviajones.co.za
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wet and Wild South Coast Surf Carnival Set to Rock Scottburgh this November
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Attention
4 October 2010
Wet and Wild South Coast Surf Carnival Set to Rock Scottburgh this November
KZN’s premier water sports event the South Coast Surf Carnival starts taking shape ensuring a glorious end to a glorious sporting year. This year marks the eighth edition of the South Coast Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel and the Independent on Saturday which will be taking place on the hospitable Scottburgh Beach during the 6th and 7th of November 2010
Over the years Scottburgh has proved to be a perfect contest arena with its natural amphitheatre and local charm. The big swells and rough surf conditions over the years has not dampened the enthusiasm of the competitors who courageously enter the water in search of the various division titles.
Paul Godwin, Nerve Events. “We are thrilled that we have been able to keep the event running for eight years. It is the only event of its kind in South Africa which promotes “Cinderella sports” such as longboarding, kitesurfing and Stand up Paddle surfing under one roof and receives massive media support due to the calibre of competitors that flock in from all over the country.”
The longboard division has evolved into one of South Africa’s premier open longboarding events .The open division which will be left wide open this year as current SCSC SUP and long boarding champ Jason Ribbink and contest favourite Matthew Moir (CT) had to pull out. However the division will still get great showing as previous SCSC champion, Jeep and Bilt Team Rider Dylan McLeod (EP) and Ross Lahana (EP) and Scott Lefevre surfing in the Junior and Open Division will be fighting tooth and nail to gain the title.
The kite surfing division will be a show down between distinguished kite surfers Lyle Bottcher and brothers Rob and Craig Chrystal. This event is judged as a wave riding contest much like surfing but with radical manoeuvres and fast paced action being the order of the day.
The ladies division will be wide open and sees Nikki Trickett’s return to competitive surfing, however up and coming Longboard surfers Jessica Lefevre and Mia Hordyk will be sure to give Trickett a run for her money, Not to forget last years Champion and ladies Longboard legend Lisa Smith who will be out to keep her title.
The Stand up Paddle surfing division (SUP) is attracting SA’s surfing cream of the crop due the rapid growth and interest in the sport. The SUP division was introduced to the contest in 2007 by waterman supremo Jason Ribbink and as been a hit ever since.
“The SUP wave event last year was insane, the guys really pulled out all the stops in the harsh conditions and certainly raised the bar for competitive SUP surfing in South Africa, I have no doubt 2010 will produce the same explosive surfing” cites Paul Godwin.
Cape Town’s Jonathan Rosslind is expected to be a strong contender in this years SUP event and is one of many surfers who will be making the annual pilgrimage to Scottburgh. Kzn’s hopes rest on Brandon Ribbink who will be hoping to follow in his Brothers footsteps and take out the SUP title.
The South Coast Surf Carnival is sponsored by Jeep Apparel and the Independent on Saturday. Contributing sponsors to the event are Island Style, Pick’n Pay Scottburgh, Bilt Surfboards, Thermo Plastic Concepts & Equipment (TCE), Maisch Fins, Nestle Pure Life Water, Natural Curve Surfboards, Bokomo, Ocean 2 Air Kitesurfing, Pro Class Wetsuits, Phatboyz, Carling Black Label
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Issued on behalf of: Nerve Events
Press release compiled by:
Rox-ann Govender
Disseminated by:
Olivia Jones Communications
For Immediate Attention
4 October 2010
Wet and Wild South Coast Surf Carnival Set to Rock Scottburgh this November
KZN’s premier water sports event the South Coast Surf Carnival starts taking shape ensuring a glorious end to a glorious sporting year. This year marks the eighth edition of the South Coast Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel and the Independent on Saturday which will be taking place on the hospitable Scottburgh Beach during the 6th and 7th of November 2010
Over the years Scottburgh has proved to be a perfect contest arena with its natural amphitheatre and local charm. The big swells and rough surf conditions over the years has not dampened the enthusiasm of the competitors who courageously enter the water in search of the various division titles.
Paul Godwin, Nerve Events. “We are thrilled that we have been able to keep the event running for eight years. It is the only event of its kind in South Africa which promotes “Cinderella sports” such as longboarding, kitesurfing and Stand up Paddle surfing under one roof and receives massive media support due to the calibre of competitors that flock in from all over the country.”
The longboard division has evolved into one of South Africa’s premier open longboarding events .The open division which will be left wide open this year as current SCSC SUP and long boarding champ Jason Ribbink and contest favourite Matthew Moir (CT) had to pull out. However the division will still get great showing as previous SCSC champion, Jeep and Bilt Team Rider Dylan McLeod (EP) and Ross Lahana (EP) and Scott Lefevre surfing in the Junior and Open Division will be fighting tooth and nail to gain the title.
The kite surfing division will be a show down between distinguished kite surfers Lyle Bottcher and brothers Rob and Craig Chrystal. This event is judged as a wave riding contest much like surfing but with radical manoeuvres and fast paced action being the order of the day.
The ladies division will be wide open and sees Nikki Trickett’s return to competitive surfing, however up and coming Longboard surfers Jessica Lefevre and Mia Hordyk will be sure to give Trickett a run for her money, Not to forget last years Champion and ladies Longboard legend Lisa Smith who will be out to keep her title.
The Stand up Paddle surfing division (SUP) is attracting SA’s surfing cream of the crop due the rapid growth and interest in the sport. The SUP division was introduced to the contest in 2007 by waterman supremo Jason Ribbink and as been a hit ever since.
“The SUP wave event last year was insane, the guys really pulled out all the stops in the harsh conditions and certainly raised the bar for competitive SUP surfing in South Africa, I have no doubt 2010 will produce the same explosive surfing” cites Paul Godwin.
Cape Town’s Jonathan Rosslind is expected to be a strong contender in this years SUP event and is one of many surfers who will be making the annual pilgrimage to Scottburgh. Kzn’s hopes rest on Brandon Ribbink who will be hoping to follow in his Brothers footsteps and take out the SUP title.
The South Coast Surf Carnival is sponsored by Jeep Apparel and the Independent on Saturday. Contributing sponsors to the event are Island Style, Pick’n Pay Scottburgh, Bilt Surfboards, Thermo Plastic Concepts & Equipment (TCE), Maisch Fins, Nestle Pure Life Water, Natural Curve Surfboards, Bokomo, Ocean 2 Air Kitesurfing, Pro Class Wetsuits, Phatboyz, Carling Black Label
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Press release compiled by:
Rox-ann Govender
Disseminated by:
Olivia Jones Communications
Jeep Apparel and the Independent on Saturday -South Coast Surf Carnival
The countdown begins & registration evening
Peter Petersen (WP) will be defending the Kitesurfing wave riding event but with the recent “weeks” of relentless North Easterly winds local kiters will be pumped up and raring to go. Early entries to the kitesurfing see Alwin van Breda (KZN) Gary van Rooyen (WP) and Ocean 2 Air Kiteboardings Rob Chrystal and Sipho Dlamini
The Longboard open division will be wide open this year as Jason Ribbink (KZN) is a very doubtful starter due to injury, Mouse Moir will be in action on another continent , so as mentioned this means the Open event is wide wide open, Jeep & Bilt rider Dylan Macleod (PE) will be one to look out for, also hoping to clinch the title is last years Jnr winner Scott Lefevre (KZN) who excelled in the conditions last year and punters will have him as a hot favourite, Brad Trickett (KZN) will be a dark horse on his new Natural Curve Stealth bomber as will Maisch fins’ Justin Maisch (SKZN) who is always cool and collected and improves each year at the event. Also look out for Ross Lahana (EP) and Andrew Bance (WP) who enter every year and are always in the hunt.......
The ladies division is actually full with 8 entries already confirmed so if any ladies still want to enter they better get hold off me soonest – send you entries !! On the other hand the Juniors are extremely slack with only 2 entries to date hmmmmm....... Are there any junior longboarders in KZN ?
The over 35 and over 50 divisions are shaping up quite nicely with the likes of defending over 35 winner Craig Daniel on a mission to win, Glen Thompson (SC) is also back for another taste in the SUP and over 35 division.
The over 50 division will be a good one this year with the likes of Durbanites Dave Hansen, Shaun Selman, Attie vd Pas, Mike Larmont Dave van den Berg & Gary van Rooyen (WP) already booked in and raring to go......
The question is what will Scotties deliver this year, I believe we are due a “mellow weekend” with cooking surf for all....
Thanks to all who have entered to date from around the country.... It really is a treat that the event is so well supported nationally
Registration evening Friday 5 November
(Phatboyz Food & Cocktail Bar) Once again the registration evening will be at the famous
Phatboyz Food & Cocktail Bar (on the beach)
From 18h00
Get your 2010 goodie pack loaded with goodies and enjoy a relaxing evening
-------------------The Event Styling Longboard Action
Divisions – OPEN, plus 35, plus 50, Ladies, Juniors
Please note: Longboarder/SUP’s Phatboyz Food & Cocktail Bar (on the beach)
From 18h00
Get your 2010 goodie pack loaded with goodies and enjoy a relaxing evening
-------------------The Event Styling Longboard Action
Divisions – OPEN, plus 35, plus 50, Ladies, Juniors
Hugh Thompson Contest Director – all competitive enquiries to Hugh please (083) 360-0003 hugh@naturalcurve.co.za
In order to fit the event in the time frame it is our request that longboard competitors ONLY enter ONE LONGBOARD DIVISION.
That competitor may however enter the SUP division and Kitesurfing
Kiteboard wave action
Divisions – OPEN, Ladies, Juniors
This is a wave riding event
Bruce Chrystal Contest Director – all competitive enquiries to Bruce please (031) 562-8886 bruce@ocean2air.co.za
Stand UP Paddle Surfing Divisions –OPEN & Ladies Hugh Thompson Contest Director
This is a wave riding event (We would love to see some ladies here - need at least 4 entries)
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The South Coast Carnival is sponsored by Jeep Apparel and Independent on Saturday.
Valuable contributing sponsors to the event
Carling Black Label, Pick’n Pay Scottburgh, Bilt Surfboards, Thermo Plastic Concepts & Equipment (TCE), Maisch Fins, Nestle Pure Life Water, Natural Curve surfboards, Bokomo, Ocean 2 Air Kitesurfing, Pro Class Wetsuits, Phatboyz, Island Style
Divisions – OPEN, Ladies, Juniors
This is a wave riding event
Bruce Chrystal Contest Director – all competitive enquiries to Bruce please (031) 562-8886 bruce@ocean2air.co.za
Stand UP Paddle Surfing Divisions –OPEN & Ladies Hugh Thompson Contest Director
This is a wave riding event (We would love to see some ladies here - need at least 4 entries)
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The South Coast Carnival is sponsored by Jeep Apparel and Independent on Saturday.
Valuable contributing sponsors to the event
Carling Black Label, Pick’n Pay Scottburgh, Bilt Surfboards, Thermo Plastic Concepts & Equipment (TCE), Maisch Fins, Nestle Pure Life Water, Natural Curve surfboards, Bokomo, Ocean 2 Air Kitesurfing, Pro Class Wetsuits, Phatboyz, Island Style
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