The Seal Point Boardriders Club isn’t just a local surf club; it’s arguably the biggest and most active boardriders club in the country. Based in Cape St Francis and centred around Seal Point, the club has built a strong, inclusive surf community. It champions young talent, promotes ocean awareness, and maintains high local stoke levels all year round.
The club runs around ten grom comps and coaching sessions held annually, run by Luckyfish Surf School, a club championships, an AGM, and a legendary fundraiser party to wrap up the season. The club runs one of the most consistent and ambitious grassroots surfing programs in South Africa. It’s a well-oiled, volunteer-powered machine that offers something for everyone. From first-time groms learning to paddle out, to experienced juniors fine-tuning their contest strategies.
Club Chairman
The club is currently headed up by the very capable Dan Thornton. His calm leadership and tireless enthusiasm have helped shape its growing reputation. Under his guidance, the club continues to evolve, while keeping its core values of community, sportsmanship, and stoke firmly intact.
Crucially, the Seal Point Boardriders Club is able to do all this thanks to the generous support of its key sponsors: Billy’s Beach and Rotary St Francis. Their backing means contest entry remains accessible, events are professionally run, and the groms get to compete in a properly supported environment.From rash vests and T-shirts to prizes, wax, equipment and infrastructure. This kind of support is deeply appreciated, especially by the young surfers and their families who are at the heart of the club.
Friday beers and barrels
Whether it’s a mellow Sunday comp at the beach, Friday barrels, beers and boerie-rolls at the carpark, the AGM where new plans are hatched, or the big end-of-year jol where funds are raised and stories are swapped, the Seal Point Boardriders Club continues to grow. In numbers, in energy, and in impact.
The club has its own clothing range. Funky and popular, it is worn proudly by club members at other surf events around the country.
With a couple of lekker waves in the hood, a supportive community behind it, and the future of South African surfing emerging from the junior club ranks, we are all proud to be part of it.
Club Champs are upcoming. Look out for details
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Read more: Seal Point Boardriders Grom Comp and Coaching Session A Great Success
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