South Africa’s surfing fraternity, from groms to pros, will be heading to Scottburgh for the inaugural Cutty Sark Pro surfing contest taking place on 10 and 11 June in front of Premier Resort Cutty Sark.
The event, which is presented by SMTH Shapes, forms part of the exciting Ocean Festival programme – in celebration of World Ocean Day running from 8 to 11 June.
The contest has already attracted some big-name surfers, with the likes of the top-rated SA Grand Masters champ, Gary van Wieringen, joining the fold. Event organisers are also excited to welcome top local surfers, including the very accomplished Lepront siblings, Luc and Louise also known as Lulu.
Luc, who competed at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Championships last year, has an amazing surfing career ahead of him. Sister, Lulu, recently won the Ladies Open division at the SA Champs with both multiple award-winners at last year’s Sea Harvest SA Surfing Champs in Jeffreys Bay.
Durban-based NPO, Made for More, will also form an important part of the Cutty Sark Pro programme, with adaptive surfers competing in several heats. Made for More aims to include, empower and equip people with disabilities through sport. Through their adaptive surf programme, many individuals have been instructed in water safety, life skills and adaptive ways to bodyboard and surf. Some of these competitors will be taking to the waves at the event.
Commenting on the contest, Gavin Roberts, Cutty Sark Pro Contest Director and winner of the recent SA Masters title, said: “We’re hoping to attract surfers from all over to the inaugural Cutty Sark Pro. Surfers are committed to ocean conservation, doing what we can to keep the ocean clean and healthy so we can get out there and do what we love!
“I’d like to extend a big thanks to Russel for making people aware of the need to protect our oceans. The host venue, Premier Resort Cutty Sark is a great place to hang out, relax and enjoy the event while enjoying some of the great facilities. This is just the first year for the Cutty Sark Pro, but hopefully we can grow it from here and make ocean conservation awareness even bigger!”
Entries are now open for all surfers with R10 000 in prize money up for grabs. For more information, contact Gill on ugusurfing@gmail.com or 083-965-4344.
