Hi Boys and Girls, Ladies and Gentlemen
Its been a really hectic month with camps, contests, coaching , almost the Quiksilver Good Wave and some really good surf at home.
February 13th to 15th we had our first National junior team camp in Cape St Francis, we stayed at the Cape St Francis resort which was the ideal location for the team, only 5min walk from the beach. We had some great waves and the kids were all surfing well, by the end of the camp they had lifted the standard considerably. The camp ran very smoothly with the coaches and managers taking a different approach this year. This approach seemed to work well as the whole team bonded very well and there was a really positive vibe amongst the whole team.
We have had some really fun waves for the after school club which the kids have been enjoying. We have some good turn outs especially on the hot sunny days. This Thursday afternoon school club will be the place where I find the next Jordy Smith.
March 5th- 8th the SSA ran the second of the two camps here in Mossel bay and needless to say it was a great success. We stayed at the beautiful Park House lodge nestled in amongst the trees, a great place for the kids to come back too and just chill out. The waves at Diaz were pretty average although very contestable and if fact great waves in which to prepare. Once again the kids performed and lifted their game each day and by the end of the camp each and everyone of them was ripping.
March 9th-15th I was in Cape Town to catch up with some of my students. I am working on being in Cape Town coaching the kids there on a regular basis.I also had the pleasure to work with some of the Hurley team members. Monday and Tuesday was all time in Kommetjie with long beach cookinf 3-4 foot and offshore. I was also fortunate to see young Max and Jake Elkington rip it up on perfect 3 ft inner Kom, these boys are 7 and 9 respectively and full of potential.
At the weekend the Quiksilver K.O.G went down. The first day was held at Wit Sand in less than ideal conditions with strong onshore and building swell, it was therefore very important to be prepared for these sort of conditions so you could be fortunate enough to enjoy cooking long beach on day two of the event. Mikey February was on fine form and won the premier U/16, a good result before going to the world games. Hats off to Berrick De Fries who won the u/20 division, he was ripping throughout the contest and deserved to win the contest, this being only his first year in the division. My main man Davey Brand did exceptionally well and showed off his local knowledge by finishing 2nd over all.
This Sunday we are all off to Ecuador for the World Junior surfing Games all your good vibes and support would be much appreciated. Take care and all the best ViVa S.A
