Scottburgh surfer takes on challenging waves in style

Scottburgh’s Louise Lepront placed first in the U18 girls’ division at the O’Neill SMTH Shapes Rookie Rippers held at Willard Beach in Ballito recently.

The event delivered some great competitive surfing despite participants facing challenging conditions.

Due to massive surf on day one, the contest only began on day two, and with one day of competition lost, heat times were reduced from 20 to 15 minutes on day two and finals day so that the event could be completed in time.

The swell calmed down on day two and competitors were provided with clean, solid four-foot surf near-perfect conditions throughout.

The surf was slightly smaller on finals day, but there were still plenty of solid waves to be found which gave competitors numerous opportunities to shine.

While surfers in the U18, U16 and U14 divisions handled the demanding conditions with commitment and confidence, it was the surfers in the U12 boys and girls divisions who earned praise for their courage and determination in the challenging conditions.

Surfing South Africa general manager Danielle Powis, said this contest was a fantastic reminder of just how bright the future of South African surfing is.

Results are as follows:
U18 boys:
1st Ben Esterhuyse
2nd Matt Canning
3rd Loghann Tilsley
4th Kai Stubbs

U18 girls:
1st Louise Lepront
2nd Emily Jenkinson
3rd Lila Aszoles
4th Max Kauffman

U16 boys:
1st Ben Esterhuyse
2nd Carl Wiersma
3rd William Neil
4th Owen Heny

U16 girls:
1st Camilla Heuer
2nd Lila Aszoles
3rd May Malherbe
4th Emma Schermbrucker

U14 boys:
1st Ethan Schermbrucker
2nd Lazaro de Bruyn
3rd Ryder Bertish
4th Tom Pearson

U14 girls:
1st Maya Malherbe
2nd Brin Jarvis
3rd Skyla Nadauld
4th Adrianna Canning

U12 boys:
1st Cody Painter
2nd Jonathan Pearson
3rd Charley Songca
4th Roadie Boddy

U12 girls:
1st Adrianna Canning
2nd Olivia Shooter
3rd Lexi Venter
4th Billi Bo Baker

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