TEAMS of top-class longboard surfers from around the country will take to the waves in Kouga this month, to compete for various prestigious team titles, for the first time in 12 years.
The 31st annual SA Longboard Championships, sanctioned by Surfing South Africa, and presented by RYD, are set to take place at Lower Point in Jeffreys Bay from August 24 to August 29.
The event will consist of male and female surfers from the under-14 category up to the over-70 legends division.
Jeffreys Bay local and 2018 WSL World Longboard Champion, Steven Sawyer, will be just one of the talented longboarders who will take part in the tournament. Four wildcards will be added to the event this year, making it all the more competitive.
According to Kouga Executive Mayor, Horatio Hendricks, the event will be of great economic value to the area as it will bring visitors to Jeffreys Bay – giving a much-needed boost to tourism and tourism establishments.
“It has been a tough year for the local tourism industry with events being severely impacted by COVID-19 regulations,” he said.
Kouga Municipality, with a team of locals, headed up by businesswoman, Cheron Kraak, have transformed the gardens of Point and Lower Point to create a warm welcome for visitors from around the country.
“The municipality and local residents have worked together tirelessly to beautify this high-traffic area,” said Kraak. “It is looking gorgeous.”
All COVID-19 regulations will be adhered to.
– ISSUED BY KOUGA MUNICIPALITY
