RESULTS - Pengelly, Bertish and Bing Win the 2010 South Coast Surf Carnival in Style

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For Immediate Attention
7 November 2010
 
Pengelly, Bertish and Bing Win the 2010 South Coast Surf Carnival in Style

Brett Pengelly (Umhlanga), Chris Bertish (Cape Town) and Justin Bing (Cape Town) won the 2010 South Coast Surf Carnival kiteboarding, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and longboarding events, respectively, at Scottburgh beach yesterday (Sunday, November 7, 2010). Contestable one-metre waves, sunshine and a packed beach set the scene for the finals of the KZN water-sports festival presented by Jeep Apparel and the Independent on Saturday.

“We have had a fantastic weekend for the 2010 South Coast Surf Carnival; the good surf and strong winds saw all disciplines compete with great results in all of the divisions. From Nerve events side we are so grateful for all of the support from our sponsors and members of the public. The beach has been really busy and we look forward to seeing everyone again at the 2011 South Coast Surf Carnival,” commented event organiser from Nerve Events, Paul Godwin.

The trip to KZN proved to be worthwhile for Justin Bing (Noordhoek) who cleaned up in the open longboarding final as well as bagging the only perfect 10 of the contest in an earlier heat. Another out of town longboarder Dylan Macleod (Humewood, PE) placed second ahead of KZN competitors Donald Brierley (Durban) and Justin Maisch (Umzumbe) who placed third and fourth.

There was a major upset in the ladies division with pre-contest favourite and multiple SA champion, Lisa Smith (Sherwood) relegated to fourth place. Top short-board surfer and national team member Sarah Baum (Amanzimtoti) proved her versatility as a wave rider when she took her first major ladies longboarding title ahead of runner up Taryn Kyte (Cape Town) and third placed Traci Phillips (Durban).

Scott Lefevre (Durban) was crowned the junior longboarding champion with Bradd Gilmour (Durban) scooping second spot ahead of Jago England ((Umhlanga) and Damien Stander (Durban North).

Craig Daniel (Bluff) successfully defended his title in the over 35 longboarding final with Grant Gilmour (Durban) taking second place. Richards Bay surfer Fred Le Roux relegated talented Capetonian and popular KFM radio surf reporter Deon Bing into fourth place.
                           
Colin Whitmore (Durban) emerged victorious in the over 50 longboarding final with Dave Hansen (Durban), Hugh Thompson (Durban) and Dave Van Den Berg (Durban) finishing second, third and fourth, respectively.

The stand up paddleboarding (SUP) event proved to be a hit with a bumper number of contestants taking part. The standard of SUP riding was taken to the next level with 360s, huge top turns and re-entries being the order of the day. Chris Bertish (Cape Town) was a well deserving winner having been consistent throughout his heats. Jonathon Rosslind (Cape Town) placed second ahead of local stars Donald Brierly (Durban) and Brandon Ribbink (Morningside).

The kiteboarding competitors enjoyed a strong south westerly on the first day with a north easterly wind for the Sunday finals. The open title went to Brett Pengelly (Umhlanga) with seasoned kiteboarder Rob Chrystal (Umhlanga) taking second; Marc Warner (La Lucia) clinched third place ahead of Lyle Bottcher (Umhlanga) in fourth.

Linda Potts (Kloof) won the ladies division with Stuart Downey (Durban) crowned the junior champion.

The development surfing clinics were well-attended with many youngsters catching their very first waves and getting hooked on the sport of surfing.

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.


2010 SOUTH COAST SURF CARNIVAL RESULTS:

LONGBOARDING

Open:

1.    Justin Bing (Cape Town)
2.    Dylan Macleod (Port Elizabeth)
3.    Donald Brierly (Durban)
4.    Justin Maisch (Umzumbe)

Ladies:

1.    Sarah Baum (Athlone Park)
2.    Taryn Kyte (Cape Town)
3.    Traci Phillips (Durban)
4.    Lisa Smith (Sherwood)


Juniors:

1.    Scott Lefevre (Durban)
2.    Bradd Gilmour (Durban)
3.    Jago England (Umhlanga)
4.    Damien Stander (Durban North)


Over 35:
1.    Craig Daniel (Bluff)
2.    Grant Gilmour (Durban)
3.    Fred Le Roux (Richards Bay)
4.    Deon Bing (Cape Town)
                           
Over 50:
1.    Colin Whitmore (Durban)
2.    Dave Hansen (Durban)
3.    Hugh Thompson (Durban)
4.    Dave Van Den Berg (Durban)

STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING

1.    Chris Bertish (Cape Town)
2.    Jonathon Rosslind (Cape Town)
3.    Donald Brierly (Durban)
4.    Brandon Ribbink (Morningside)

KITEBOARDING

Open:

1.    Brett Pengelly (Umhlanga)
2.    Rob Chrystal (Umhlanga)
3.    Marc Warner (La Lucia)
4.    Lyle Bottcher (Umhlanga)

Ladies:
1.    Linda Potts (Kloof)
2.    Carron Engelbrecht (Amanzimtoti)
3.    Debbie Gough (Amanzimtoti)

Juniors:
1.    Stuart Downey (Durban)
2.    Bryce Rawlins (Umhlanga)
3.    Lorenzo Valenti (Umhlanga)
4.    Joshua Emanuel (Umhlanga)

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Paul Godwin/ Nerve Events

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Perfect Conditions for Longboarders, Kiteboarders and SUP at South Coast

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For Immediate Attention
6 November 2010
 
Perfect Conditions for Longboarders, Kiteboarders and SUP at South Coast
Surf Carnival

Textbook perfect conditions greeted competitors on day one (Saturday) of the
South Coast Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel and the Independent on
Saturday at Scottburgh beach on the KZN south coast. Fun one-metre waves,
sunshine, strong offshore winds and clean water set the scene for the
opening rounds of the longboarding, kiteboarding and stand up paddleboarding
(SUP) events.

"All three wave-riding disciplines made the most of the fantastic conditions
on Saturday; there was enough wind for the kiteboarders and decent surf for
the SUP and longboarding competitors as well. We have seen some high scoring
rides and are in for a treat with the finals on today around lunchtime,"
commented South Coast Surf Carnival Contest Director Hugh Thompson.

In the men's open longboarding heats, 2006 South Coast Surf Carnival
champion and former SA Longboarding Champion Dylan McLeod (Humewood, PE)
excelled in the early rounds as did Cape Town star Justin Bing (Noordhoek).
Brad Trickett (Morningside) also won his opening clash.

Perennial favourite and multiple SA champion Lisa Smith (Sherwood) set the
pace in the ladies longboarding division with famous shortboard surfer and
national team member Sarah Baum (Amanzimtoti) rising to the occasion with
some big turns which saw her win her round one tussle. Out of town
longboarder Chelsea van Rooyen (Kommetjie) ousted some of the KZN women in
the earlier heats and looks set to give the others a run for their money
today.

The standard of surfing in the over 35 and over 50 longboarding divisions
was impressive in the wind-affected conditions later in the day. The finals
are bound to be closely contested amongst the country's most experienced
surfers.

Round one of the SUP division saw some outstanding performances from Glen
Thompson (Camps Bay), Brandon Ribbink (Morningside), Gigs Cilliers
(Bloubergstrand) and Chris Bertish (Seapoint) who are amongst the favourites
tipped to win today (Sunday).

The kiteboarders faced difficult launches in the south westerly wind which
gusted up to 40 knots at times. The men's event was dominated by top north
coast competitors Lyle Bottcher (Umhlanga), Brett Pengelly (Durban North),
Rob Crystal (Umhlanga) and Marc Warner (Umhlanga). The ladies and juniors
fared well and are looking forward to today's north easterly wind.

The development surfing clinics were well attended with many youngsters
catching their very first waves and getting hooked on the sport of surfing.
The lessons are free and open to all members of the public again today
(Sunday).

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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Paul Godwin/ Nerve Events

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Scottburgh South Coast Surf Carnival to Host Development Surfing Clinic

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Attention
1 November 2010

Scottburgh South Coast Surf Carnival to Host Development Surfing Clinic

The eighth edition of The South Coast Surf Carnival at Scottburgh main beach on 6 and 7 November this year will also be the venue for the carnival’s seventh learn-to-surf development clinic.  The carnival is well known as a premier watersports event, but there is also an opportunity for members of the public to learn how to surf under the guidance of experienced coaches.
Sean Selman, who has run the development clinic for the last two years, explains that “This clinic is for anyone who loves to surf or would like to learn. I can assure you that everyone who participates will surf at least one wave.”
The clinic is free to anyone who is water safe and able to swim in the ocean.  Selman will be assisted by two instructors who were trained by the Umthombo organisation for street children. One of the coaches is Bongani Mathe who has three years’ experience instructing people to surf and is currently working for Ocean Ventures. There is no set time for the clinic to begin or end as that depends on the tides and surf conditions, but Selman and his team will be on the main beach throughout the duration of the carnival to teach the basics to anyone who is keen to learn and all equipment is provided.

In addition to the development surfing element, the South Coast Surf Carnival consists of kiteboarding, longboarding and stand up paddleboarding contests which have attracted the cream of SA’s wave-riding crop to compete.

“It is great that we have been able to include the clinic once again for the event, each year it is well supported and the instructors are passionate about imparting their knowledge of the ocean and the sport of surfing to eager learners,” commented Paul Godwin of Nerve Events.

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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Open meeting for interested SUPers at The South Coast Surf Carnival

SUP Stand-Up Paddling South Africa (SUPSA)

Open meeting for interested SUPers from KZN
 Hosted by the Chairman  Dom Gaud <dom@suphq.com>

Will take place at the South Coast Surf Carnival

Saturday 06 November
 17h00 Phatboyz Restaurant (on the beach)

All interested in Joining (SUPSA)
Please attend