Kumba Saldanha Bodyboarding development

posted by Frans Lombard on 5th August 2011

Brandy Bay, Saldanha provided the perfect spot for the first Kumba bodyboarding clinic event this past weekend. The weather was spectacular with glassy conditions throughout the day. 30 kids were treated to beach games, a braai and the Boland Bodyboarding coaching services from some of the countries best riders. It was amazing to see how the kids enjoyed the wave riding experience when pushed onto the waves. There were a mix of boys and girls and they all seem to enjoy it immensely and expressed that they can not wait for the next event.

Kumba's Gert Schoeman, Manager for Communication and Branding also visited the clinic and was highly delighted to see how the kids progress. Schoeman mentioned that the final clinic, which will be held on 29 October 2011, will be a much bigger event as it will be combined with Kumba's new brand launch.

Boland together with REEF SA, who is providing the bodyboarding kit, will be doing another 3 more development clinics with these kids. At the next event the kids will be measured so that each ones wetsuit, bodyboard and fins fit perfectly. REEF SA believes that each rider should be comfortable when using their kit as this leads to more positive experience in the water.

Speaking to the Boland coaching staff they expressed the joy to give back to the sport. It is hard work but very satisfying at the end of the day. It is also great to see how the kids confidence grows when in the water. Some of the kids have never been in the water. To see how they embrace the joy of wave riding and the fun that they have, is such a kick.

The day was ended with a well deserved braai and some refreshing cold sponsored Coka Cola. West Coast toilet hire provided toilets for free and it is folks like these that make the development effort so much easier.

The next clinic will be held towards the end of August but a final date must still be announced.

Frans Lombard (BBA)

Sponsors:
Kumba Iron Ore
Reef SA
Boland Bodyboarding
Coka Cola
West Coast Toilet Hire

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