{"id":65875,"date":"2025-04-03T10:13:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/?p=65875"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:13:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:13:19","slug":"longboard-championships-returns-to-jbay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/longboard-championships-returns-to-jbay\/","title":{"rendered":"Longboard Championships returns to JBay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The highly anticipated 2025 South African Longboard Championships, presented by Ryd and sanctioned by Surfing South Africa, are set to return to the iconic Point in Jeffreys Bay from May 6 to 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This prestigious event will see nearly 200 longboard surfers from across South Africa competing for the coveted national titles and a chance to represent the country at the 2026 ISA Longboard World Championships.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known for its world-class longboarding wave, Jeffreys Bay offers the perfect backdrop for this long-standing competition, highlighting the nation&#8217;s best longboard surfers across many generations.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the returning champions is the 2024 South African Longboard Champion, Sam Christianson, who will attempt to defend his Open Men&#8217;s title for the fifth consecutive year.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christianson&#8217;s unmatched dominance in the sport has made him a favourite to watch, and his effort to retain the national title will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the competition.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Open Women&#8217;s division, St Francis Bay&#8217;s Crystal Hulett is also returning to defend her 2024 title. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulett&#8217;s precision and style have earned her a place as one of South Africa&#8217;s premier longboarders, and she is expected to deliver yet another inspiring performance.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kouga Municipality Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, said, &#8220;We are thrilled to host this prestigious event in our town. Jeffreys Bay is renowned for its hospitality, and we warmly invite all to experience the exceptional accommodation, restaurants, and adventures that make our municipality a remarkable destination. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We look forward to welcoming surfers, spectators, and tourists from across the globe.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s event is supported by key sponsors, including Vissla, Ryd Brand, Kouga Municipality, and True Technologies. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These partners continue to play an integral role in the growth and success of South African longboarding, and their contributions are crucial to making the 2025 Championships a truly unforgettable experience.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is open to spectators, and all are welcome to join the fun at Point, Jeffreys Bay, from May 6 to 11, for a week of world-class surfing, thrilling competition, and a celebration of South Africa&#8217;s longboarding community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"65927\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/longboard-championships-returns-to-jbay\/samchristianson2_86818-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SamChristianson2_86818-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SamChristianson2_86818\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SamChristianson2_86818-1-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SamChristianson2_86818-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SamChristianson2_86818-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SamChristianson2_86818-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SamChristianson2_86818-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SamChristianson2_86818-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Longboard surfer, Sam Christianson. 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Credit: Dominic Barnardt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"65928\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/longboard-championships-returns-to-jbay\/crystalhulett2_86829-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CrystalHulett2_86829-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CrystalHulett2_86829\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CrystalHulett2_86829-1-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CrystalHulett2_86829-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CrystalHulett2_86829-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CrystalHulett2_86829-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CrystalHulett2_86829-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CrystalHulett2_86829-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Longboard surfer, Crystal Hulett. 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