The coastal town of Cape St Francis is set to host the grand finale of the highly anticipated Rip Curl GromSearch from September 29 to October 1, drawing the best junior surfers from across South Africa.
This year the spotlight will shine brightly on the premier u/16 division, where the winners will not only claim the coveted winner’s trophy, but also walk away with a R6 000 cash prize.
The tournament is a Surfing South Africa event and will have u/12 boys and girls’, u/14 boys and girls’, u/16 boys and girls’, and u/18 boys and girls’ divisions competing.
The competition is a premier SAST event, with 1 000 points for the winners and prize money per premier event.
“We’re looking forward to having the final event leg of the 2023 Rip Curl GromSearch series at Seal Point,” said Rip Curl South Africa CEO, Stuart Daykin.
“Good luck to all the competitors.”
Seal Point’s waves have a reputation for being good during this time of the year, making it the perfect venue for the climax of the GromSearch series, and an ideal canvas for young talents to showcase their skills and push the boundaries of their abilities.
The contest has also received invaluable support from The Cape St Francis Resort, a local establishment that recognises the importance of nurturing and promoting young talent in the world of surfing.
The Rip Curl GromSearch series has firmly established itself as the premier junior surfing competition series in South Africa.
It provides a crucial platform for budding surfers to test their mettle against their peers and gain valuable competitive experience.
Moreover, it serves as a stepping-stone for many on the path to becoming professional surfers.
Rip Curl’s unwavering support for the GromSearch series underlines their dedication to fostering the growth of surfing in South Africa.
Beyond this junior competition, Rip Curl continues investing in the country’s surfing community by sponsoring a dynamic team of surfers representing the brand at local and international events.
The Rip Curl GromSearch has become a cherished tradition on the South African surfing calendar, and next year will be the third year of the series, with more to come.
To enter the competition visit www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za
For more information about Rip Curl South Africa visit https://www.ripcurl.co.za/.
