Lizard Summer Surf

LIZZARD SUMMER SURF HUGE SUCCESS

Casey Grant continued his formidable approach to contests in 2010, winning the Lizard Summer Surf contest. This guy is looking really solid for the start of his WQS career and I can't wait to see him on the WQS and hopefully the WCT. I worked with Casey on Blue Crush 2, he and Wok were the surf doubles for the actors, and I got to see gim surf a whole bunch in different conditions. The kid blew my mind! So watch this space.

Casey Grant - Open Winner (photo: Greg Ewing)

Official Press Release:

Well done to everyone who took part in the Lizzard Summer Surf Event this weekend!  Saturday conditions were VERY tricky and a lot of the surfers had a tough time with the HOWLING SW winds… but we still managed to get through a lot of heats with two podiums and over 200 surfers entered!

A huge thanks to the following people for all they did:

 

1.                  Anne Wright – Contest Director

2.                  Annie de Vries/Viv Venter – tabulators

3.                  Jemma Wright/Amy – Beach Marshalls

4.                  Lynette Stander – EVERYTHING – sponsors/branding/ food/complaints

5.                  Jordan – beach runner (with a sore toe)

6.                  Paul and Chrissy Izzard – trailer & Equipment etc / sound system

7.                  The judges – Tim, Wade, Dave, Bongani, Nick, Joe, Chris, Fez, QJ – THANKS!

8.                  The Lifeguards – especially James Elliott – thanks for being so hospitable

9.                  Peter Rose – head of Umhlanga Tourism – for helping with venue etc

10.              Surfers – Casey Grant, Wes Lewis, Jono Venter, Wazo, and others for helping pack up!

11.              To all our sponsors – see below for details!

12.              To all the parents and support teams!  Thanks for bringing your kids

13.              To the surfers themselves – thanks for taking part

14.              To Stanton Ashton for singing me and Stan Badger a special birthday song at Hooters after the event!

Thanks to Anne and Chrissy for organizing me a huge bunch of flowers and pressie!  Was so special thanks!

Winners of various divisions were:  CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS:

Girls:

U8                               Gaby Lailvaux

U10                             Olivia Izzard, Sophie Bell, Tyla Banks, Gaby Lailvaux

U12                             Cana Foster, Micaela Ceruti

U16                             Chanelle Botha, Micaela Venter, Cana Foster, Courtenay

U20                             Sarah Baum, Chantelle, Heidi, Sehjorn

Open                            Sarah Baum, Chantelle, Heather Clarke, Heidi

Boys:

U8                               Byron Kraus, Tide Lee Ireland

U10                             Ethan Kraus, Saxton Randall

U12                             Ethan Fletcher, Liamde Villiers, Sam, Denham

U16 Pro Am:                Wes Lewis, Byron Daynes, Mitchell, Luc

U20 Pro Am                Kyle Emde, Wade Simkiss, Jj, Matt Moon

Open Pro Am               Scott Venter, Mikhael Vawda, James Elliott, Jono

Masters Pro Am           Paul Izzard, Stanton Ashton

Longboarding               Brad Weare, Brad Trickett, Dave VDB, Stanton

U16 Pro                       JJ Harris, Wade, Justin Sykes, Ethan Fletcher

U20 Pro                       Beyrick de Vries, MFeb, Chad DT, Slade

Open Pro                     Casey Grant, Gavin Roberts, Jacko, Dan Redman

Masters Pro                 Andrew Banks

Surfer of the Event (Trophy from Jordy Smith) – DAN REDMAN

Biggest wipe out at Air Show (he popped his knee!) – DAN REDMAN (now on crutches!)

Highest wave score – Sarah Baum (9.)

Highest Heat Score – Beyrick de Vries (16.3)

Surfer that gave it their all (Lindt Choc Hamper) – Sophie Bell