Wave Wizards Surf Club hosted the first event of their three part series at Umhlanga’s Main beach this past Sunday. The club is celebrating their 30th year since forming in 1984, and the Fun Surf Series is their idea of a good time.
Shane Sykes made the final in both the Under 18 Boys and Open division.
The waves were fun and the action was top-class, with the Open Mens division featuring two surfers within the Top 100 on the world rankings, a 17 year-old young gun who aims to be there soon, and an experienced competitor who often dishes out competitive lessons. Meanwhile, the Open Womens division featured three surfers with National Colours.
Check out Wave Wizards’ press release below for all the results.
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WAVE WIZARDS SURF EVENT A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
Beyrick De Vries took top honours at Event 1.
It was a perfect day at Umhlanga’s Main Beach this past Sunday 14 September, as the first event of Wave Wizards Surf Club’s three part series took place. The waves were 1-2ft with the occasional 3-4ft set on the outside, which together with the sunny and windless conditions made for very contestable surf.
Over eighty surfers entered the event and their ages ranged from 5 to 55, with many of the younger competitors encouraging their fathers to also enter and have a fun time on the beach.
4-Time ISA World Masters Champ, Chris Knutsen and Thor.
Lizzard and Hurricane Surf provided great prizes to all the surfers, and the judges and tabulators were treated to delicious food from Umhlanga Beach’s La Spiaggia restaurant. Surfers and beachgoers were also treated to refreshingly chilled Fuze Iced Tea.
The Open Mens division was won by Beyrick de Vries, while Davey Van Zyl finished runner-up. 17 Year-old Shane Sykes placed third and Dan Redman finished fourth. Beyrick won himself a holiday to Mozambique’s Hotel Phaphalati, which is part of the Elan Property Group. Tyrone Watts, who is marketing manager for the group, was down at the beach to present the main prize.
Chanelle Botha cleaned up in both the Under 18 Girls and Open division. In the Open final there were three surfers with National Colours, so it was tightly contested. Teal Hogg, Chanelle Botha and Nicole Pallet all have their National Colours.
Saxon Bird shreds to shore during the Girls Novice final.
The Girls novice division was very special to watch, as tiny little surfers braved the tough waves in the Umhlanga bowl. The young girls had caddies to help push them onto the wave, and in the end Lily de Goede was crowned champ, while Ella Potterton placed second, Saxon Bird third, Samantha Southwood fourth and Maya de Goede fifth. In the Boys Novice division, young Jordan du Toit beat Taine Bird and they were closely followed by Sergio Noguiera and Indie Van de Wall.
“We could not have wished for a more perfect day down at Umhlanga,” said stoked club chairman, Jestyn Viljoen. “Sunny skies and no wind made it perfect for families to all come down to the beach, and we’ve heard plenty of positive comments from both the surfers and spectators about what a good community day it was. Thanks to everyone involved. The next event is on 19 October.”
WAVE WIZARDS FINAL RESULTS 14 SEPT 2014
OPEN MEN
1 – Beyrick de Vries
2 – Davey Van Zyl
3 – Shane Sykes
4 – Dan Redman
OPEN LADIES
1 – Chanelle Botha
2 – Teal Hogg
3 – Nicole Pallet
4 – Olivia Brand
MASTERS 35 +
1 – Jaco Kapp
2 – Ryan Butcher
3 – Quintin Jones
4 – Brendon O’Conner
5 – Evan Jenkins
MASTERS 45 +
1 – Chris Knutson
2 – Paul Izzard
3 – Chris Baum
4 – Jeff Simkiss
5 – Andy Hogg
UNDER 18 BOYS
1 – Shane Sykes
2 – Bevan Willis
3 – Sam Christianson
4 – Callum Carlson
UNDER 18 GIRLS
1 – Chanelle Botha
2 – Jade Mets
3 – Olivia Brand
4 – Teal Hogg
UNDER 14 BOYS
1 – Nathan Wallace
2 – Calvin Goor
3 – Tide Lee Ireland
4 – Dominic Southwood
5 – Nathan Spalding
UNDER 14 GIRLS
1 – Olivia Izzard
2 – Sophie Bell
3 – Gabi Lailvaux
4 – Tayla Muller
5 – Kayla Nogueria
NOVICE BOYS
1 – Jordyn du Toit
2 – Taine Bird
3 – Sergio Noguiera
4 – Indie Van de Wall
NOVICE GIRLS
1 – Lily de Goede
2 – Ella Potterton
3 – Saxon Bird
4 – Samantha Southwood
5 – Maya de Goede
