First 40 Invitees Announced for J-Bay Open of Surfing

Imagine getting to surf this with just three other people in the water? The first 40 invitees for the J-Bay Open of Surfing have been announced, and will be doing just that from 9 – 13 July.

Jeffreys Bay – The contest organisers have begun the challenging task of selecting invitees for the Jeffreys Bay Open of Surfing presented by Billabong. With close to 200 surfers putting their hands up for possible inclusion into the event, there have been some easy decisions and some more difficult ones. The main criteria for selection is that the surfer knows how to surf Supertubes and understands the complexities and the nuances of such a wave. A track record at Supers was therefore imperative. 

The contest organisers have whittled it down to 40 surfers. The 8 girls and alternates have been selected as well.
Input and dialogue is encouraged. The rest of the men’s invitees will be announced in the next few days, as well as a list of alternates.

The 40 names (in no particular order):
1. Adin Jeenes
2. Craig Els
3. Brandon Jackson
4. Casey Grant
5. Chad Du Toit
6. Chris Leppan
7. Dale Staples
8. Dan Redman
9. Davey Brand
10. Devyn Mattheys
11. Dylan Lightfoot
12. Frankie Oberholzer
13. Greg Emslie
14. Jason Ribbink
15. Josh Redman
16. Simon Nicholson
17. Klee Strachan
18. Kelvin Zehmke
19. Allan Johns
20. Llewellyn Whittaker
21. Matt Bromley
22. Michael February
23. Dave Rastovich
24. Mark Occhilupo
25. Paul Canning
26. Remi Peterson
27. Ricky Basnett
28. Ryan Payne
29. Sean Holmes
30. Shane Thorne
31. Gavin Roberts
32. Shaun Joubert
33. Shaun Payne
34. Simon Fish
35. Slade Prestwich
36. Steven Sawyer
37. Warren Dean
38. Warren Tuck
39. Warwick Wright
40. Wayne Monk

The Women (in no particular order):
Emma Smith
Faye Zoetmulder
Gina Smith
Heidi Palmboom
Nikita Robb
Sarah Baum
Taryn Chudleigh
Tanika Hoffman

Alternates:
Crystal Hulett
Eva Barnhard
Holly Armstrong
Jessica Wilson
Krystal Tavenor
Lesmeri Postma
Nicole Pallet
Tara Hossack
Teal Hogg