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Umhlanga Tourism supports Wave Wizards Surfing

Umhlanga Tourism supports Wave Wizards Surfing

Date: 2016-12-02
Umhlanga Rocks Main Beach has the prestigious status of The Blue Flag. This is only awarded to beaches that ensure high environmental and quality services. This magnificent section of coastline is home to the Wave Wizards Surf Club, which has been in operation for over thirty years, and has been responsible for launching many exceptional world-class surfers.

Peter Rose (Current Chairman of Umhlanga Tourism)has always encouragedsurfing and surf events, and will be handing over the reins in 2017 to new incoming Chairman Norman Reilly who is also an avidsupporter of Ocean going sports.

The next Wave Wizards contest is the Lizzard Hurricane Summer Surf, which will be held on Umhlanga Main Beach on 10/11 December. This popular family competition is the opening event of the annual Umhlanga Summer Festival, which is supported by Just Juice. Anne Wright, who sits on the Board of Directors of Surfing South Africa, will be the contest Director over the two days.

The beach will be alive with activity with surfers flying in from all over South Africa to take their chance at the R50 000 worth of cash and products from Lizzard, Hurricane, Zigzag, Bar B Coa and Just Juice. Spectators will also be rewarded with surprise giveaways and involvement in the festivities.

Wave Wizards Surf Club Chairman Jestyn Viljoen "We have had a quiet year with Wave Wizards competitions this year but plan to change that in 2017. We will be working closely with the Umhlanga Lifesavers and intend to get back to grass roots and developing more youngsters in surfing and other ocean sports. We are thrilled as we have already had an excellent responsefor this year's Lizzard Hurricane and things are looking good for another record entry. We are proud to host our event on Umhlanga's exceptional beach and we thank Peter for all he has done to help us in the past, and welcome Norman for future years to come '.

Entries for the Lizzard Hurricane Summer Surf close on Tuesday 6th Dec and forms are available online at https://www.umhlangafestivals.co.za Live updates on the event will be posted on: https://www.facebook.com/UmhlangaTourism Instagram: @umhlanga_tourism