Some of South Africa’s top surfers are gearing up to take a bite out of the upcoming Lizzard Nando’s Surf Pro set to take place this coming weekend (15 – 17 May 2009) at Durban’s North Beach. The event, now in its seventh year, has a cool R100 000 in prize money and 250 WQS points (for the winner) up for grabs.
Among the strong South African contenders is Durban’s Warwick Wright. He has already won this event in 2006, which means that he might just pull off a repeat victory. Another Durbanite, Brandon Jackson, will also compete. Ranked 15th, Brandon is currently the highest placed South African on the WQS, making him another strong contender for the title.
Two other entrants to watch are Ricky Basnett (another Durbanite) and Royden Bryson from East London. Both of them were on the elite WCT in 2008 and since they are competing on the WQS this year to regain their spots on next year’s WCT, they are bound to give it their all.
With so many serious and seriously skilled surfers taking part, it is bound to be a spellbinding event!
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