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Welcome - Zululand Surfriders Association
Opens Gear up for Champs PDF Print E-mail
Written by Webmaster   
Thursday, 09 May 2013 21:29
Zululand surf riders association is busy gearing up for the South African Open Surfing Championships being held in Durban 27th - 30th of June. Slap bang in the middle of the winter period for long groomed southerly swell. This year, the open team will be a little different to previous teams. Notably this will be the first year, since re-inception of ZSA, that no single Richards Bay surfer will be competing in the open mens division.
 
It must be noted though, that the open team this year is quite possibly the strongest we've sent down to an event to date. Considering that names like Mike Frew, Allan Johns and Corey Venter are competing under the black and turquoise ZSA banner. Damian Stander, has also been called into the team, and with his local knowledge should prove to be an asset to the team. 
 
Under 20's we have seasoned ZSA member and Mtunzini local Steven de Lange as top zulu seed, with J England, T Zondwayo and L de Villiers accompanying. Nice combination of younger guys in the division, and great to see youngsters stepping up to the plate. 
 
A Hogg and T Liepner are the 2 under 20 girls that have qualified for the team, while the open ladies division still has 2 positions available. We definitely need a more girl development to happen in the up coming years, to ensure we build our team successfully. 
 
All selected competitors are to confirm their commitment  the 17th of May. Once all names have been confirmed, ZSA will start looking to place additional riders into any of the division where we have no surfers. In order to confirm you commitment, and if you are interested or have a nomination for riders to join divisions, please send through details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 083 6759622
 
Please include requirements for team jackets, if you are a first time SA Champs competitor with Malcolm Mersham. 
 
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Last Updated on Thursday, 09 May 2013 21:52
 
ZSA trials conclude in epic surf PDF Print E-mail
Written by www.surfalliance.co.za   
Thursday, 25 April 2013 10:18


The Zululand Surfriders Association's mission to fill spots in their various provincial teams for SA Champs in 2013 concluded in arguably the best surf conditions ever seen for a trial contest.

Light offshore winds all day, good sand banks and waves varying from 3-5 foot provided a platform for impressive displays of surfing skill and contest strategy.

There was a lot at stake in some of the divisions where final positions would be determined on this days results. The Open Men division was one of these where the number of positions available for the team dropped from 8 in 2012 to just 4 in 2013. Another hotly contest Division was the Kahunas were Fred, Stretch and Robin have been going all out from Trial 1 for the two spots available in the team.

Standouts from this trial besides the awesome conditions was the standard of riding from the junior riders and in particular a big backhand turn to air drop from Liam de Villiers. Another was Cory Venter's win in the Open Division with committed power surfing which has most probably seen him make the team.

Thank you to all involved in organizing, helping and judging at these trial events. The team will be announced in the media once the positions and availability of team members have been finalized.

Results from Trial 3


liamU13 Boys
1. Keagan Smith
2. Daniel Morrison
3. Jordan Dreyer
4. Brayden Bergset

U15 Boys
1. Liam de Villiers
2. Daniel Barry
3. Callum Carlson
4. Cameron Dreyer
5. Kent Dreyer

U17 Boys
1. Wazir Surajlall
2. Tegan du Toit

U17 Girls
1. Carmen de Villiers
2. Micaela Smith

U20 Ladies
1. Amber Hogg

lookoutU20 Boys
1. Steven de Lange
2. Liam de Villiers
3. Travis Zondwayo

Open Mens
1. Cory Venter
2. Alan Johns
3. Micus Greef
4. Mike Frew

Masters 30-35
1. Alan Johns
2. Micus Greef

Masters 35-40
1. Mike Frew
2. John Cawood
3. Deon Knoetz

Masters 40-45
1. Pieter van Rhijn
2. Anton Knoetze

Kahunas
1. Fred le Roux
2. Daryl Adamson
3. Robin Lavery

Photo by Lourens de Villiers - Liam de Villiers turn
Photo by Mike Frew - Surf conditions from Lookout point

 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 13:56
 
Cemetery Shootout 2013 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cemetery Shoot Out   
Thursday, 11 April 2013 11:49

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Cemetery is Umhlanga's premium surf break, do you know why the spot between Grannies Pool and the new Umhlanga Pier is called Cemetery? Here's some info if you don't:

If you approach Grannies' Pool from the 'sea side', there is a reef to the left that looks very similar to the Grannies pool rocks. Before the red triangle beach markers went up to help guide skiboats coming in.  Boats sometimes tried to beach on the wrong side of side of Grannies, and got wrecked on the rocks, hence the nickname 'Cemetery'.  The fishermen also called it 'Sinker Cemetery' because they always lost their tackle there when fishing was allowed on the beach back in the day. The name 'Cemetery' was also intimidating enough to keep out of town surfers away as it sounded dangerous and a snapped board or leash meant a long difficult swim over the rocks!

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 April 2013 12:21
 
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