Scottburgh – due to unprecedented interest, the Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh presented by The Blue Marlin Hotel has been extended to three days of competition. 

The tournament will begin on Friday, 31 March, and finish on Sunday, 2 April, with a prizegiving at the contest site. Entries are open here – Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh and are nearly full. 

The contest, the 3rd in a five-part series, caters to surfers from U12, U14, U16 and U18 Boys and Girls. The first competition happened at Long Beach in Cape Town, the second at Victoria Bay in George, and the Scottburgh contest will be the third competition. Series ratings will be decided on the top 4 out of five events. 

The Rip Curl GromSearch has always been a platform for young surfers to showcase their skills and compete against their peers. The event offers a unique opportunity for young surfers to gain experience and exposure to the professional surfing world. The event is not just about winning but also about developing camaraderie, sportsmanship, and a passion for the sport.

The right-hand point-break of Scottburgh © Dave Lindemann

Rip Curl is excited to partner with local businesses and sponsors like the Blue Marlin Hotel to bring the Rip Curl GromSearch to Scottburgh. The event promises an exciting and fun-filled weekend for all participants and spectators. Rip Curl is proud to be part of an event that inspires young surfers to push themselves to their limits and chase their dreams.

The Rip Curl GromSearch contests are all Premier SAST events, with 1,000 points going to the winners and prizemoney per all Premier events.

Athletes and families going to the Scottburgh contest, please note that Rip Curl has secured a special rate at The Blue Marlin Hotel: 

The Blue Marlin Hotel is happy to offer a discounted accommodation rate of R1500.00 per night, accommodation only, a maximum of 2 persons sharing. Children aged 3 to 11 years will be charged a percentage of the rate. To qualify for the discounted rate of R1500.00 per night, accommodation only, participants must call/email our reservations office and quote "Rip Curl Gromsearch". This rate will only be valid for 30 March 2023 to 2 April 2023.

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The pool at the Blue Marlin Hotel

Series Calendar 2023

Rip Curl GromSearch #1: Feb 3/5 – Long Beach, Kommetjie. Completed.

Rip Curl GromSearch #2 supported by George Tourism and George Municipality: March 10/12 – Victoria Bay. Completed.

Rip Curl GromSearch #3 presented by The Blue Marlin Hotel: 31 March/2 April – Scottburgh. Upcoming.

Rip Curl GromSearch #4 presented by The Royal St Andrews Hotel: July 29/30 – Port Alfred. Upcoming

Rip Curl GromSearch #5 presented by The Cape St Francis Resort: 30 September/1 October – Seal Point, Cape St Francis. Upcoming

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About Surfing South Africa

Surfing South Africa is the official National Federation for surfing in South Africa. SSA is a member of the South African Confederation of Sport and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and is recognised as the governing body by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

Surfing South Africa is responsible for developing the sport, hosting National tournaments, sanctioning international events and selecting the national teams. This is for all disciplines that are part of SSA.

SSA is one of the 109 members of the International Surfing Association (ISA), the World governing body for the sport. For more information about Surfing South Africa, go to www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za or find Surfing SA on Facebook.

The Blue Marlin Hotel

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Location is everything at The Blue Marlin Hotel. It doesn't get much better than having the ocean on your doorstep...

Survey the spectacular surf as you sit perfectly positioned at the peak of the charming seaside town of Scottburgh, just 45 minutes from Durban, along the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

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