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Riding high at KZN Champs

A record 170 of the KZN's top ranking wave-riders competed.

December 13, 2018
Allan Troskie Less than a minute
Illembe's Dee Southwood with Barry Campbell who came 3rd in the Masters 55+ division and won the trophy for the 'Most Frothing Ballie.' Photo: Karen/D-Vine Images.

The Dolphin Coast’s surfing fraternity is proving that they are a force to be reckoned with.

Entrants from Ilembe District shone at the recent Lizard Hurricane KZN Surfing Championships at Bronze Beach in Umhlanga.

Shane Sykes came 2nd in the open division by a half a point. Photo: Stuart Gray.

A record 170 of the KZN’s top ranking wave-riders – ranging from under-10 to over 55 from Ugu, eThekwini, iLembe and King Cetshwayo – competed for individual and team honours over two days.

Alan Johns came out of competition retirement and came 2nd in the Masters 35+ by less than a point. Photo: Stuart Gray.

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December 13, 2018
Allan Troskie Less than a minute

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