South Coast Surf Carnival Attracts SA’s Finest Longboarders, Kitesurfers and SUP Riders

Press release

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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Press release compiled by:
Rox-ann Govender

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Olivia Jones Communications


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