Quiksilver Pro Junior & King of the Groms Set for Durban’s Beachfront Once Again 22-24 April 2011

The city of Durban will once again play host to the Quiksilver Pro Junior and King of the Groms. The 2 star ASP Pro Junior is in its fourth year and will see South Africa’s top contingent of junior surfers battling it out for a share of the US$ 10, 000 prize money and valuable ASP points on offer at North Beach.

Klee Strachan, Kyle Lane and Shaun Joubert are all former winners of the event and this year is set to be the most competitive field to date. Beyrick de Vries (Umhlanga), Dale Staples (St. Francis), David van Zyl (Durban), Davey Brand (Cape Town) and Steven Sawyer (Jeffrey’s Bay) are all surfing unbelievably well and are eager to put their names on the US$ 2, 500 winners check.

North Beach is a very consistent beach break with multiple random peaks and is the perfect arena for spectators to get up close and personal when the action heats up in the water. The points on offer will count towards crowning the 2010 ASP Africa Junior Champion.

The Quiksilver King of the Groms is a PST (Pro Surf Tour) U16, U14 and U12 event that is sanctioned by Surfing South Africa. The U16 age group is the premier division in the event and the winner of the division will receive R5 000 cash and a berth into the International King of the Groms which will be held in France in October at the Quiksilver Pro France World Tour event. All the winners expenses including flights for him and his coach as well as accommodation and meals will be covered by Quiksilver. The event will be held at Durban’s North Beach alongside the Quiksilver Pro Junior.

Last year saw Scottburgh’s Slade Prestwich taking the win over Kommetjie’s Jarred Veldhuis in small contestable conditions. Slade went on to place 3^rd in France at the international finals while gaining valuable international exposure and experience. Slade will be the favourite going into the 2011 edition of the event but will have the likes of Dylan Lightfoot (Jeffreys Bay), Diran Zakarian (Melkbos Strand), Max Armstrong (Cape Town) and Benji Brand (Cape Town) to contend with.

This year Quiksilver has introduced an U12 division to the event to cater for the emerging really young surfers. Dane Patterson from Quiksilver was excited about this addition, “It really is a good opportunity for young aspiring surfers of that age to be able to come to Durban and compete against one another. For them to be able to surf in an arena like North Beach with all the best junior surfers in the country is great and will only improve the level of junior surfing in South Africa on a whole”.

Action will get underway on Friday the 22^nd of April with finals on Sunday the 24^th. All images, results and videos can be viewed at: www.quikprojunior.co.za.

For more information please contact:
Dane Patterson
dane.patto@quiksilver.co.za
031 3131 465

Glassy conditions for day 2 of the 2010 Quiksilver Pro Junior.

2010 Winner Shaun Joubert

Runner up Beyrick de Vries opens up a bottle of champagne on 2010 winner Shaun Joubert.

Max Armstrong boosting his way to victory in the boys under 14 division last year.

Max Armstrong looking like a strong contender for 2011

Brendon Gibbens impressed in the 2010 Quiksilver Pro Junior.

The man behind the Microphone, Stanley Badger.

Firm favourite Beyrick De Vries will be the man to watch.

Quiksilver Pro Junior 2011 presented by Durban

Time	Friday, April 22 at 7:30am - April 24 at 5:00pm
Location	North Beach, Durban
Created By	Quiksilver South Africa
More Info	The Quiksilver Pro Junior presented by Durban is an ASP Grade 2 surfing event that attracts the best junior surfers in South Africa under the age of 20. The event consists of an ASP U20 Pro Junior division, an U16 King of the Groms division, an U14 division, an U12 division and a Future Stars development division. The event is staged at Durban’s North Beach and will take place over the Easter weekend with the finals on Sunday afternoon (24 April). There is a total of R70 000 in prize money in the Pro Junior division. 2010 saw Shaun Joubert from Mossel Bay win the event ahead of Umhlanga Rocks’ Beyrick de Vries. Beyrick will be a firm favourite going into the 2011 edition of the event.

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TX times South Coast Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel & IOS

Check out the SCSC eighth edition that took place at Scottburgh in November
on SUPERSPORT. Top SUP, Kitesurfing & Longboard action, check out your local heros in action and See you all in 2011 !!!


South Coast Surf Carnival 14-Dec-10 20:00 20:15 SS1A Premier
South Coast Surf Carnival 14-Dec-10 20:00 20:15 SS1 Premier
South Coast Surf Carnival 17-Dec-10 12:00 12:15 SS1
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South Coast Surf Carnival 17-Dec-10 12:00 12:15 CSN
South Coast Surf Carnival 18-Dec-10 16:30 16:45 SS6A
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South Coast Surf Carnival 20-Dec-10 12:15 12:30 SS1A
South Coast Surf Carnival 20-Dec-10 12:15 12:30 SS1
South Coast Surf Carnival 21-Dec-10 12:10 12:25 SS6A
South Coast Surf Carnival 21-Dec-10 12:10 12:25 SS6
South Coast Surf Carnival 21-Dec-10 15:00 15:15 SS2
South Coast Surf Carnival 21-Dec-10 15:00 15:15 CSN
South Coast Surf Carnival 21-Dec-10 15:00 15:15 SS2A
South Coast Surf Carnival 21-Dec-10 21:45 22:00 SS6A
South Coast Surf Carnival 21-Dec-10 21:45 22:00 SS6
South Coast Surf Carnival 23-Dec-10 10:30 10:45 SS6A
South Coast Surf Carnival 23-Dec-10 10:30 10:45 SS6

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

A Nerve Events Production 2010

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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Olivia Symcox
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Perfect Conditions for Longboarders, Kiteboarders and SUP at South Coast

PRESS RELEASE
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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Olivia Symcox
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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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Paul Godwin/ Nerve Events

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Michael de Vries
Disseminated by:
Olivia Jones Communications

For more information please contact:
Olivia Symcox
Cell 082 537 8840
Email oj@oliviajones.co.za <mailto:oj@oliviajones.co.za>
  

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