All Aboard for the Plett Wedge Classic 2013
posted by Janet Middleton on 1st July 2013
The
countdown to this year's Wedge Classic has begun and in just two days, Plett's Wedge Beach
will be transformed into a hive of activity that will see riders competing for
the coveted title of "King of the Wedge".
Entries
have flooded in and Louise Craig of OfftheHook Events says: "We've had confirmation from a number of past
entrants that they will be riding again this year and we can't wait to welcome
them all back."
Unfortunately
last year's women's champion, Pamela Bowren, who represented South Africa at
the 2012 World Games, has had to pull out of the competition this year due to a
knee injury that will require a 6 month rehabilitation period. She is hoping to be back in the water by
November 2013.
"
We were really sorry to learn of Pamela
Bowren's injury and wish her a speedy recovery.
We look forward to seeing her at the Wedge again next year" says
Louise, and adds, "
We hope to see lots of
other female riders coming through and are keen to see what new talent is out
there."
The
development of new bodyboarding talent is always a vital and rewarding part of
this SABA (South African Bodyboarding
Association) Sanctioned event line-up and sees enthusiastic youngsters taking
to the water to learn some of the basics about the sport. This year the development clinic will be run
by Born in Africa and prizes for this category
have been sponsored by The Surf Shop.
Once
again sponsors across the board have really come to the party and contestants
can look forward to prizes to the value of R15 000. With brands like Glider, Crush and Hurley as
well as Plett Sports and Lizzard, The Table Restaurant and OfftheHook Seafood
Cafe, there are some epic prizes up for grabs.
In
addition to this, Cape Go Adventures and Off Shore Worx are sponsoring training
and adventure vouchers to the value of R32 000! Robberg Fine Foods, the Wedge's longest
standing sponsor, have also continued their support by sponsoring the rider's
event t-shirts.
After
3 days of serious competition contestants and spectators can party the night
away at the official Wedge Classic Prize Giving and After Party at VIP
Nightclub. There will be separate over
and under 18 sections at the party.
We
are so looking forward to the Wedge Classic! If you are not going to be in Plettenberg Bay follow the action on Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/wedgeclassic)
or Twitter(@WedgeClassic) #Wedge2013.
If you are competing, the list of entrants has been posted on the Plett Wedge Classic and SABA Facebook pages. So check it out to ensure that your entry is correct. 3644 views
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