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The waves on Saturday morning for the start of the 2025 Seal Point Boardriders Club Champs were solid. Hard to pin a size on them, but it was about as big as it gets before things wash through and turn unplayable.
With most of the younger surfers away at the Nelson Mandela Bay team training and colour awards in JBay, it was left to the ballies to hit the water.
For the older divisions, the real challenge was the paddle out. Head off from the top, and you could glide out with your hair dry, or die and then break your legs, in that order. Take the bottom route, and you could spend your entire 20-minute heat perfecting duck dives with no chance of clearing the lineup.
On balance, it was better from the beach. Most surfers got out safely, while one or two got washed down the beach and went through the rinse cycle – not ideal in 20-minute heats.
The rest of the day brought some inspiring performances as the wind dropped and the tide filled in, though the current was relentless. A welcome early-afternoon finish wrapped things up.
Day Two was a different story: epic, with clean three-foot runners and the odd larger set. The surfers smashed it, the food disappeared, and a few refreshments were enjoyed on the beach. Ari Kraak lit up the mic as the finals rolled on, leading into a raucous prize-giving. Nearly 80 entries made for another hugely successful SPBRC Champs.
Next up: the Interclub Challenge against JBay Boardriders—details to follow.
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Final Results:
Over 60
- Piet Praetorious
- Andre Venter
- Zibi Emslie
- Richard Arderne
Over 50
- Charlie Reitz
- Bobby Ellis
- Craig Jarvis
- Dean Lailvaux
Over 40
- Marc Jackson
- Dan Thornton
- Simon Fish
- Mile Ofsowitz
Ladies Final
- Faye Zoetmulder
- Sophia Jackson
- Ana Weiss
- Robyn Ruffel
U14 Boys
- Slayde Shooter
- Luc Jackson
- Murray-John Boonzaier
- Taylor Thornton
- Dylan Erlank
Girs Final
- Brin Jarvis
- Sophia Jackson
- Summer Harding
- Abigail Jorge
U18 Boys Final
- Rory Dace
- David Moussouris
- Jack Erlank
- Slayde Shooter
Open Final
- Rory Dace
- Billy Payne
- Rylan Jarvis
- Simon Fish
Ultra Grom Award:
Bella Saunders (8)
Most Obnoxious Claim Award:
Ari Kraak (38)
Thanks to all the sponsors and supporters:
Flavii, Better Days, Decor Pro, New York Pizza, Dace Construction, The Store, Surf Sense, Pig & Rooster, Rimeself, Coastal Gym, MFI Freight International, Hogan Wines, Hurricane, Village Square SuperSpar, Knot E Macramé, St Francis Brewery, and Pizza 163. #sealpointboardridersclub
Next up there is an Interclub between Seal Point Boardriders Club and JBay Boardriders Club. This will take place sometime towards late October / Early November at Point in JBay. As arguably the biggest and most active surf club in the country, Seal Point Boardriders is proud to be behind the push for more competitive surfing at a Club level, as it is the backbone of competitive surfing and the institution that keeps surf legacy, culture, values, and team spirit alive. The SPBRC Interclub Team will be announced soon.
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Read more: Surfers and Sunworshippers – Photo Of The Day from the Seal Point Boardriders Champs on the weekend.
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