The 2025 Sea Harvest SA Para Surfing Championships, hosted by Made for More and supported by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and Surfing South Africa (SSA) concluded on Sunday, April 13, at Durban’s New Pier, marking a weekend of exceptional athleticism and camaraderie. The event brought together over 48 surfers from across the country to compete in various divisions, showcasing the growing talent and inclusivity within South Africa’s para surfing community.
Day one of the 2025 SA Para Surfing Championships commenced with a building swell and moderate onshore winds. The All-Inclusive Division, the largest of the event, saw fierce competition as athletes pushed their limits. Standout performer Joseph Lecourt de Billot delivered an impressive heat total of 16.33, including the highest single wave score of 8.5, setting the bar for the competition.
Finals Day
Finals day of the 2025 SA Para Surfing Championships offered glassy 2-foot waves, providing ideal conditions for athletes to showcase their skills. Bongani Xulu, event head judge, remarked, “It’s great to see the all-inclusive division growing because it shows that organizations are working hard to grow the sport and share the stoke. All surfers did their best and took advantage of the beautiful conditions on the final day. Congratulations to all the Champions.”
In the Para Surf Prone 1 Female Division, Tracey McKay secured victory with a top wave score of 7.33. Meanwhile, Nolu Makalima dominated the Para Surf Prone 2 Female Division, achieving the day’s highest heat total at 13.77, demonstrating remarkable commitment and technique. Nolu shared, “The SA Championship help me as an individual to improve and polish where I needed to. It was a good experience to share with athletes in different categories.”Similo Dlamini, winner of the Women’s Kneel division and former SA National Team member, reflected: “A competition of this high standard allows differently abled athletes to be competitive and prepares them for the worlds. Continued support could see us at the 2032 Paralympics in Brisbane.”Dr Roxy Davis, para surfing specialist and surf coach, shared: “With performances like those seen at New Pier, the future of South African para surfing has never looked brighter. On behalf of everyone who participated in the event, we thank Made for More for hosting us this year. An event such as this has once again elevated the standard of performance across all para surfing divisions.”
Surfing South Africa remains committed to supporting the continued growth of para surfing by creating inclusive, high-performance platforms that afford athletes the opportunity to advance the sport on both national and international stages.
FINAL RESULTS
PARA SURF STAND 1 MALE
1. Awande Mhlongo
PARA SURF STAND 3 MALE
1. Calab Swanepoel
PARA SURF PRONE 1 MALE
1. Dries Milard
2. Ricardo Mateus
3. Anton Stoffberg
PARA SURF PRONE 1 FEMALE
1. Tracy McKay
2. Natashia Siebert
3. Lulu Tshoba
PARA SURF PRONE 2 FEMALE
1. Nolu Makalima
2. Zubeida Bux
3. Jodie Kroone
PARA SURF PRONE 2 MALE
1. Raemondo Masulela
2. Leroy Kuys
3. Richard Yeomans
4. Chasse Winshaw
VISUALLY IMPAIRED 2 MALE
1. Asande Sibisi
2. Sabelo Ngema
3. Simphiwe Ntshangase
4. Melwa Ngema
5. Atang Moabi
VISUALLY IMPAIRED 2 FEMALE
1. Alwande Mthembu
PARA SURF KNEEL FEMALE
1. Simo Dlamini
PARA SURF KNEEL MALE
1. Lerato Seroke
2. Osborne Gumede
3. Dave Wiliams
4. Emihle Sombexe
5. Alwande Mthembu
ALL INCLUSIVE
1. Edwil Windvogel
2. Camden Harwood
3. Joseph Lecourt De Billot
4. Sean Thompson
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