South Coast Surf Carnival
presented by Jeep and The Mercury

Scottburgh and Kelso Beach, South Africa
27 - 29 October

Scottburgh Set to Sizzle During Fourth Annual South Coast Surf Carnival

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 4 October, 2006 : - - The KZN south coast is set to sizzle at the end of the month on 27, 28 and 29 October for the fourth annual South Coast Surf Carnival presented by Jeep and The Mercury. The national longboarding contest and kitesurfing showdown are the anchor events of the festival which has grown to include development surfing clinics and the family orientated sport of kiteflying.

“Thanks to the UGU Municipality and the Umdoni Coast and Country Tourism Association this event in its its fourth year has gone from strength to strength. This year we are also able to offer a development surfing clinic which will be run by local Scottburgh resident Sean Hague of Point Surf Academy and will be supported by many young surfers from Umzumbe beach as well as locals in the area.

Nerve Events is proud to be associated with the relaxed and beautiful South Coast of KZN, come and join us and see for your selves why it is the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom,” commented Paul Godwin South Coast Surf Carnival Organiser from Nerve Events.

The South Coast Surf Carnival boasts cash prizes and great product prizes up for grabs for the kitesurfers and longboarders. The UGU Municipality in association with Umdoni Coast and Country Tourism Association are proud to be associated with the event which attracts competitors and spectators from around South Africa to the KZN south coast.

The South Coast Surf Carnival Longboarding event is sanctioned by SALSA with an entry fee of R100. Divisions include under 20, open, ladies (all ages), over 40 and over 50. All entrants automatically go into the draw to win a Clayton longboard. The nation's top surfers are expected to converge on Scottburgh beach to compete in the first SALSA event on the 2006 calendar.

“The great waves and the people of Scottburgh always make it an exciting venue to hold an event. Now that SALSA is on board the South Coast Surf Carnival is going to be an even more prestigious event due to it being upgraded to a national contest. I think the competition will be even fiercer but I look forward to coming back to defend my title,” commented 2005 South Coast Surf Carnival Open Longboarding champion Michael Grendon (Cape Town).

The kitesurfers will be hoping for strong winds to blow over the three day period to allow for spectacular performances from the open, masters, ladies, juniors and novice competitors. The kitesurfers will have the option of a mobile venue, the contest will take place at Kelso or Scottburgh beach depending on the conditions on the day.

There will be two disciplines in the kitesurfing event – freestyle and king of the air. Kitesurfing clinics will be open to all members of the public to encourage newcomers to the sport.

For the general public there will be an awesome display of show kites, power kites and displays put on by Hi Fly Kites , the public can join in for free, bring their own kites or there will also be kites to purchase at the event.

The South Coast Surf Carnival presented by Jeep and The Mercury promises to provide breathtaking kitesurfing action, stylish longboarding performances, promotional give-aways as well as fun clinics and entertainment guaranteed to appeal to the whole family.

The South Coast Surf Carnival is organised and run by Nerve Events. Co-sponsors include Hi Fly Kites, Cyclone Kiteboarding, Ocean 2 Air Kiteboarding, Nestle Pure Life Water, Bavaria, Pick n Pay Scottburgh, Clayton Surfboards and the Point Surf Academy.

Preliminary Program

Friday 27th October 2006

10H00 Kiteboarders Registration at Kelso Beach
11H00 – onwards Kiteboard competition **
18h00 Registration for Longboarders at the Tin Roof Restaurant Scottburgh

Saturday 28th October 2006

Scottburgh Beach
07h30 - 16h30 Longboard event
09h30 - 16h00 Kite-flying expo and family interaction
10h00 - 15h00 Development Surfing with Point Surf Academy
10h00 - 15h00 Kitesurfing lessons with IKO instructors**
10h00 - Finish Kitesurfing Expression sessions

Kelso Beach
09h00 – 10h00 Registration for kitesurfers
10h00 - finish Kitesurfing Event **
TBC - Downwind Dash from Kelso to Scottburgh (or vice versa subject to wind direction)
18h00 - finish Official Event party at the Tin Roof Restaurant Scottburgh
for sponsors, competitors, families, officals and guests

Sunday 29th October 2006

Scottburgh Beach
07h30 - 15h00 Longboard event
09h30 - 15h00 Kite-flying expo and family interaction
10h00 - 14h00 Development Surfing with Point Surf Academy
10h00 - 15h00 Kitesurfing lessons with IKO instructors**
10h00 - Finish Kitesurfing Expression sessions
15h30 - 16h00 Prize giving for Longboarders and kitesurfers at Scottburgh Beach
TBC - Kitesurfing Expression Session at Scottburgh Beach (subject to wind direction)

Kelso Beach
10h00 – 14h00 Kitesurfing Event continues **
16h00 – South Coast Surf Carnival 2006 closes

** Kitesurfing timing subject to wind strengthsFor further details on this event and list of accommodation please contact event Organiser: Pat Bonini on 082 499 5222 or 031 201 2169

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