All set for big surf event
THERE is a powerful swell heading for Jeffreys Bay and the JBU Supertrial Powered By Monster Energy organisers are ready to go with their event.
The storm heading for Cape Town today will transform into big storm surf in Jeffreys Bay later this week and will result in challenging conditions for the competition.
There are two possible days that the tournament could run, and invited surfers from out of town are already heading down to Jeffreys Bay to start preparing for what is going to be an interesting day of surfing.
From the forecast there will be strong west winds tomorrow when a huge storm swell arrives, and some big sets should be bending into Supertubes under fierce, windy conditions.
It also appears as if Friday has a small window for the contest to run as well.
Out of the 12 selected surfers for this invite-only event, there are three local stars who are very excited about the upcoming event.
Matt McGillivray is a naturalfooted surfer who calls Supertubes his home break.
“I’m super grateful to have been included in the JBU Supertrial again this year,” McGillivray said. “I’m really excited and am crossing my fingers for a good sized swell to come through.”
Former event champion Dylan Lightfoot is another local surfer who is ready to meet this swell head-on.
“The JBU Supertrial is my favourite competition of the year, and every surf I have at Supers is geared towards preparing myself for it,” Dylan said.
“My boards are feeling good and I am feeling confident.”
Defending champion, local goofy-footer Steve Sawyer is also very happy about the upcoming swell and subsequent running of the competition.
“I’ve waited a whole year for it. To be honest, last year was an unexpected and super pleasant surprise. I have no expectations for this year except for the awesome waves that are coming,” Sawyer said.
First prize in the JBU Supertrial is a wild card into the Corona Open J-Bay, which will feature a host of international stars.