Activities galore at ocean festival
The festival will include activities such as a beach clean-up at Scottburgh main beach, a school education workshop presented by the South African Association for Marine Biological Research, an ocean conservation science and research presentation, the Aliwal Shoal scuba diving reef clean-up, and more.
As World Ocean Day nears, Scottburgh’s Ocean Festival from June 6 to 9 promises water sports, live music, entertainment, clean-ups, and much more.
Observed on June 8, this year’s World Ocean Day’s theme is ‘Catalysing Action for Our Ocean and Climate’.
The organisers invite the public to celebrate the ocean while playing their part in saving it.
Founder of the festival, Russel Symcox, said he is excited to be back with a second edition.
He said after last year’s success, it will comprise all the popular elements of the festival and exciting new additions.
Activities include a beach clean-up at Scottburgh main beach, a school education workshop presented by the South African Association for Marine Biological Research, an ocean conservation science and research presentation, the Aliwal Shoal scuba diving reef clean-up, the Mahlongwa River paddle and clean-up, the Ocean Festival Surf Pro surfing contest at Scottburgh main beach, the Aliwal Shoal Surfski Challenge, Made for More adaptive surf therapy session, sunrise beach yoga, and more.
Also, the acting CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise, Deborah Ludick, said she is happy to welcome the Ocean Festival back to the region.
“Tourism is the heartbeat of the local economy, and this hinges, in large part, on our amazing natural assets and the conservation of these. We are delighted that the second annual Ocean Festival will be held on our shores, highlighting the region’s incredible beaches, world-class dive sites, and many outdoor adventures while simultaneously supporting ocean conservation. We encourage visitors to participate in what is set to be a memorable ocean-based event and take advantage of the many incredible tourism offerings found along the KZN South Coast,” said Ludick.
Symcox said the festival encourages a human connection with the ocean through fun outdoor events and activities through talks about ocean health and raising awareness about its conservation by supporting ocean economies and local businesses in coastal towns by boosting tourism through events.
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