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Event organisers announce surfing line up for tourney

Event organisers of the 2018 Cell C Goodwave have announced the invited surfers for the tournament.

THE event organisers of the 2018 Cell C Goodwave have announced the invited surfers for the upcoming tournament.

The invitees are Brandon Jackson, Matt McGillivray, Dale Staples, Shane Sykes, Mikey February, Josh Redman, Jason Ribbink, Dan Redman, Ricky Basnett, Beyrick De Vries, Dylan Lightfoot, Chad Du Toit, Damien Fahrenfort, Brendon Gibbens, Sean Holmes, Davey Van Zyl, Greg Emslie, Matt Bromley, Eli Beukes, Chris Leppan, Twiggy Baker, Casey Grant, Paul Canning and Slade Prestwich.

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Alternates are Shaun Joubert, Richard Kidd, Shaun Payne, Frankie Oberholzer, Simon Fish, Jordy Maree, Steven Sawyer, Davey Weare, Chris Frolich, Blaine Wood, Allan Johns, Benji Brand, Gary Van Weirengen, Mike Frew, Simon Nicholson, Ford Van Jaarsveldt, Brendan O’Connor, Warwick Wright, Robbie Schofield and Gavin Roberts.

A panel of seven people were involved in the selection process, including active pro surfers, former pro surfers, as well as representatives from the surf industry and media.

The event organiser will accept walk-ups on the day, should there be openings. The event has a R1 entry fee, and this must be paid before surfing. There is a total prize pool of R200 000.

 

 

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