Cape St Francis surfers steal the limelight.

Joel Dace

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The SA Longboard Champs was an incredible event in JBay with good vibes and spirit, and the waves at Lower Point were excellent the entire event.

When there’s a little bit of swell around, west wind and a few afternoon high tides, Point does tend to get quite good. Combined with some freezing mornings, it was a memorable event, with some awesome longboarding. The Seal Point crew showed the country their skills by winning four of the divisions on finals day.

The Dace brothers, Rory and Joel, supplied electrifying entertainment in the Under 16 and Under 18 Boys divisions, respectively. The Daces took out the win in each of their divisions by spending most of their heats on the nose, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.

Rory Dace

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Makai Kabot

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The Kahunas final was a nail-biter, with Greg Smith (Eastern Province) and Grant Gilmour (KwaZulu Natal) going blow for blow throughout the heat. Seconds before the heat came to a close, Smith swooped into his last wave, elegantly gliding his way to a division win.

Well done guys, for keeping the Seals flag flying high.