Surf Carnival heating up

Hugh Thompson from Natural Curve Surfboards, one of the product sponsors of the 2014 Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel takes place from June 6-8 at New Pier Beach on Durban’s Golden Mile. Thompson will be designing a retro single fin board featuring “shark deterrent” designs for the winner of the Forgotten Soul Retro discipline as well as sponsoring a prize to a “stand out” surfer within the Longboard category! 

Surf Carnival heating up


Surfers from all around the country will be heading to Durban’s Golden Mile New Pier Beach for the 12th annual Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel on June 6-8.

This event, sanctioned by the Stand Up Paddleboard Association of South Africa (SUPSA) and KwaZulu Natal Longboard Surfing Association (KZNLSA) will host a number of surfing disciplines

This year will also include SUP Course Racing which is a new discipline to the event,  the Forgotten Soul Retro surfing competition will once again be on the line-up, exposing the history of South African surfing with surfers riding surfboards manufactured in the 70’s and 80’s as well as longboarding - going back to the “roots” of Surfing.

With a number of sponsors lending their support to this annual event that draws crowd’s young and old from around the country; one such sponsor, Natural Curve Surfboards, will introduce an “experimental design” to one of the winner’s prize.

Hugh Thompson, owner of Natural Curve Surfboards, said it all started with a client of his from Cape Town who made him aware of the research that was being done in Australia regarding shark attacks on bathers and surfers and wanted him to base his design on that research. Basically, the stripes on surfboards act as a potential deterrent and causes optical distortion to the shark’s vision. Thompson added, “even though this research is still under development and is experimental, if it helps to lessen any attacks, I am all for it!”

The surf carnival, is free to the public to watch, and not only can you catch all the surf action, there is also a free to enter SNAP SHOT Photographic Competition that you can enter as well as a free Surfing clinic, so don’t miss out!

All entries close for participants on Saturday, May 31st. For enquiries call Paul Godwin 0835601185 or email mw.nerve@mweb.co.za <mw.nerve@mweb.co.za> . For press release and information on the event you can visit the event blog http://durbansurfcarnival.blogspot.com <http://durbansurfcarnival.blogspot.com>


Sponsors to the event are:  Jeep Apparel, The City of Durban, Independent on Saturday, Container Conversions, Gooderson Leisure, Thule, Maisch Fins, Larmont Surf, Natural Curve Surfboards, Coreban SUP, Naish SUP, Learn to Surf School, Thermo Plastic Concepts & Equipment (TCE), Yamaha Durban

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Top Surfers lining up for Durban Surf Carnival

 Toasting their successes - Current SA SUPSA Champion Brandon “Bones” Ribbink  from Durban (centre) and Justin “Bingo” Bing from Noordhoek (right) the 2012 SA SUPSA Champion and last year’s open men’s Longboard Champion at  the Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel accompanied by Berea’s Heather Klug who was last year’s Ladies Longboard Champion. All three are favourites to retain their titles. Justin and Brandon are frontrunners to take this years SUPSA Open Surfing Title and will be back in action  from June 6th- 8th at New Pier Beach.

The 2014 Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel takes place at New Pier from June 6th -8th. This annual event, now in its 12th year is growing from strength to strength with surfers from all around the country gearing up to participate within the various categories as well an increase in support from the crowds year on year!

The Stand up paddle event will once again be the SUPSA sanctioned South African Championships which will enjoy an unprecedented third year in Durban and the Surf Carnival organisers are pleased to host this premier SUP wave riding event again.

This year will also include SUP Course Racing which is a new discipline to the event and will see South Africa’s top SUP paddlers racing along the Backline of the Golden Mile.

The Forgotten Soul Retro surfing competition is also on the line-up again, exposing the history of South African surfing with surfers riding surfboards manufactured in the 70’s and 80’s as well as longboarding - going back to the “roots” of Surfing.

“Holding the SA Champs in Durban for the third year running is a huge bonus for the event which has religiously and faithfully included SUP surfing since 2007 and even before an SUP association even existed. New Pier as a venue is also a massive draw card for SUPers countrywide and once again we will be expecting a huge contingent from Cape Town,” says Paul Godwin from Nerve Events

The Longboarding event will once again see South Africa’s Style masters in action in various divisions.

This event is sanctioned by Stand Up Paddleboard Association of South Africa (SUPSA) and KwaZulu Natal Longboard Surfing Association (KZNLSA)

There will also be a free surfing clinic hosted by Learn to Surf - Surf School and a free SNAP SHOT Photographic Competition - both of these events are open to the general public to participate.

The surf carnival, which is free to the public, will showcase a number of exciting events from the SUPSA SA Stand up Paddle Surfing Champs; Naish SUPSA Racing; Forgotten Soul Retro Surfing; KZNLSA Longboard Surfing Competition; to the Free SNAP SHOT Photographic Competition and free Surfing clinic, so don’t miss out!


All entries close for participants on Saturday, May 31st. For enquiries call Paul Godwin 0835601185 or email mw.nerve@mweb.co.za <mw.nerve@mweb.co.za> .


For press release and information on the event you can visit the event blog http://durbansurfcarnival.blogspot.com/

Sponsors to the event are:  Jeep Apparel, The City of Durban, Independent on Saturday, Container Conversions, Gooderson Leisure, Thule, Maisch Fins, Larmont Surf, Natural Curve Surfboards, Coreban SUP, Naish SUP, Learn to Surf School, Thermo Plastic Concepts & Equipment (TCE), Nestle.

You can also find info on event and about Nerve Events here:http://nerveevents.blogspot.com/www.facebook.com/nerveeventssouthafrica <http://www.facebook.com/nerveeventssouthafrica> / Twitter @NerveEvents

Self Defence demos at The Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel

Another activity for the general public to participate will be Self Defence demonstrations by Fem-Defence.

Zanie and her Team will be at the event and we encourage all women to pop in to the event and check this out

“As women living in South Africa, it extremely important that we are able to defend ourselves against violent crime. Just look at the statistics, they will frighten you and sadly each and every one of us knows at least 1 person that has been affected by violent crimes. We at Fem Defence are dedicated to offering self defence classes that are purely based on being able to defend yourself and get away from your attacker. The majority of self defence classes are based heavily on martial arts and run by men.  Most women are not interested in becoming the next Bruce Lee or Chuck Norris, we want to feel comfortable and to learn easy non-complicated moves to be able to defend ourselves in real life situations.  Our program has been developed for women and our instructors are women. Our classes are based on real life scenarios, guidance and advice. We have analysed how, when and where most women are attacked and in doing so our program is easy to learn.Our classes are filled with fun, fitness and most importantly learning how you can best defend yourself in most situations.” States Zanie Cawood of Fem Defence

There will be daily Self Defence demonstrations at the Durban Surf Carnival at 10am, 12pm and 2pm on all three days.


To find out more about Fem-Defence visit

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Registration evening @ Tropicana Hotel for Durban Surf Carnival

Registration evening

Panorama Room, Tropicana Hotel, Marine Parade
Thursday 5th June 17h30
Platters will be available and their will be a cash bar

It is important for you to attend as the heat sheets will be displayed and with the inclusion of the SUP Racing the heat scheduling will be very strictly adhered to , and collect your Goodie bag

Enquiries please email to mw.nerve@mweb.co.za

The Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel – New Pier – Durban - 6-8 June 2014

Information

This year the event will include:

SUPSA SA Stand up Paddle Surfing Champs
Naish SUPSA Racing
Longboard Surfing Competition
Forgotten Soul Retro Surfing
Free SNAP SHOT Photographic Competition
Free Surfing clinic.


The 12th edition of this annual event will once again take place at the New Pier in Durban from 6th to 8th June 2014

This year the event will once again comprise, Longboarding, Stand up Paddle surfing, Retro Surfing  and will also include the SNAP Photographic competition and Surfing clinic.

The Stand up paddle event will once again be the SUPSA sanctioned South African Championships which will enjoy an unprecedented third year in Durban and the Surf Carnival organisers are pleased to host this premier SUP wave riding event again.

This year’s event will also incorporate the Naish Supsa Ocean Races including Technical & Long Distance racing, which will be staged by Naish Sup South Africa. The Durban Sur Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel  is a SUPSA sanctioned event and the winners in each  division  will be crowned South African SUP Surf Champions. Divisions will include the Men and Women’s Open as well as Junior and over 45's (Legends).

Both SUP  events will form part of both the SUPSA Surf and Race Series from which the team to represent South Africa at the 2015 ISA Stand Up Paddle World Championship will be selected. Competitors must be paid up members of SUPSA

“Holding the SA Champs in Durban is a huge bonus for the event which has religiously and faithfully included SUP surfing since 2007. New Pier as a venue is also a massive draw for SUPers country wide and once again we will be expecting a huge contingent from Cape Town” in the Surfing and Racing categories”,  Cites Paul Godwin from Nerve Events

The SNAP Photographic competition will once again be a part of the event and we have even more substantial prizes on offer with a fabolous weekend away sponsored by Gooderson Leisure on top of the Jeep Apparel Hamper and Independent on Saturday Subscription

The Forgotten Soul Retro surfing competition is also happening again and this exposes the History of South African surfing with surfers riding surfboards manufactured in the 70,s and 80’s as well as longboarding which is the “roots” of Surfing.

The Longboarding event will once again see South Africa’s Style masters in action in various divisions

There will also be a free surfing clinic hosted by Learn to Surf Surf Schools

This event is sanctioned by Stand Up Paddleboard Association of South Africa (SUPSA) and Kwa Zulu Natal Longboard Surfing Association (KZNLSA)


For enquiries Please contact Paul Godwin 0835601185 or email mw.nerve@mweb.co.za
For press release and information on the event you can visit the event blog http://durbansurfcarnival.blogspot.com/

You can also find info on event and about Nerve Events here:



http://nerveevents.blogspot.com/
www.facebook.com/nerveeventssouthafrica
Twitter @NerveEvents

Entry form for the Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel - http://durbansurfcarnival.blogspot.com/

SUPSA Membership fees are currently R200 per year. Please download 2014 membership forms from the SUPSA website   http://www.supsa.org.za/membership.html  or  email media@supsa.org.za


Tropicana Hotel Rates for Competitors,

please liaise directly with the Hotel , details below

Sharing:               R485.00 per person sharing per night, bed & breakfast
Single:                  R735.00 per person per night, bed & breakfast

Rates quoted are:

Inclusive of 14 % VAT
Per person per night
Excludes the 1 % tourism levy per room per night
Valid for Durban Surf Carnival (Surf)
Subject to availability and amendment

Sharon Doolabh
Tel: 031 337 4222
Fax 086 775 7643
Email : intsales@goodersons.co.za



Sponsors to the event are, Jeep Apparel, The City of Durban, Independent on Saturday, Container Conversions,  Thule,  Maisch Fins, Larmont Surf, Natural Curve Surfboards, Coreban SUP, Naish SUP, Learn to Surf Surf Schools, Thermo Plastic Concepts & Equipment (TCE) , Oceano Azul Mozambique

Entry form Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel 2014

If you cannot access this entry form this please email mw.nerve@mweb.co.za

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