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Smyth in the Stand Up 1 Men division, to pick up the SA title after an actionpacked day in tricky conditions.
“Even though it was rather a brisk onshore blowing, the waves were far better than last year, and when I mean better, I mean bigger which is the way I prefer it,” explained Veaudry.
“We surfed two heats, in the first heat I thought I did very well, however the scores did not reflect this.
“In the second heat I had far less waves, but with an 8,5 and 6,5 (each score out of 10) it was enough for the victory.”
In all around 30 surfers in various divisions took part in this year’s SA Adaptive champs, with six surfers emerging as champions of their divisions.
Some top-class surfing was evident throughout the competition and a lot of fun was had by all.
“We all surfed our hearts out in a challenging onshore winds, but as surfers do, we all had fun,” claimed Veaudry.
“These championships brought many to the beach, be it competitors, judges, volunteers, organisers, spectators, supporters, curious passes by or future ‘disabled’ participants.
“The more exposure we can give towards Adaptive Surfing in SA, the more it will grow, I strongly believe that water has some serious healing powers and what better way than combining water with the passion of a sport.”
Also adding to Veaudry's recent achievements, he was voted in as chairman of Adaptive Surfing SA of Buffalo City at the annual general meeting before the SA champs event and he now looks to make a positive impact on adaptive surfing in the region. Next up however for the champ will be the world champs where he has his eyes on the main prize. “I will be once again attending the ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championships in San Diego towards the end of November,” said Veaudry.
“I got bronze last year and want nothing less than a gold this year.”