Surf contest invites more entries to meet demand
The online surfing championship has expanded to include 48 men and eight women
FOLLOWING the significant attention garnered by the upcoming Rip Curl E-Pro virtual surfing tournament, organisers have announced the introduction of a standalone women’s event.
This South African event forms part of the global Surf Web Series, which kicks off on Saturday, 1 August.
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After initially catering for 32 surfers – men and women combined – the online surfing championship has expanded to include 48 men and eight women.
The contestants will compete for the handsome R10 000 first prize, as well as the additional R10 000 Red Bull Best Tube Award, awarded to the best single tube of the contest.
The judging panel will comprise ISA (International Surfing Association) head judge, Cyril Nel; ISA head judge, Bongani Xulu; ISA judge, Johno Hutchison; and SSA (Surfing South Africa) head judge, Dillan Lowenthal; with the fifth judge going to public vote.
The Rip Curl E-Pro is presented by Shaka Surf Store and supported by Surfing South Africa. Oakley has also come on board, sponsoring R10 000 worth of eye wear for the men and women winners, and runners-up.
The women’s event is already full, but there are two slots open in the men’s division. Interested individuals can enter by emailing info@craigjarvis.co.za.
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