OCEAN HEROES SURF ACTION SERIES
The Ocean Heroes are some of the strongest watermen that battle through the surf on South Africa’s best beaches. The Ocean Heroes races require great skill, endurance and character. The oceanman race consists of surfski paddling, swimming, malibu board paddling combined with running transitions. They are ambassadors for the environment and learn to swim.
The first Ocean Heroes race took place in 2014 at Umhlanga Main Beach which saw the emergence of an action packed series featuring extreme athletes.
GrabGear Ocean Heroes
Surf Swim – Course and Info:
There are two races. Point score based on two races. Swim around around all three buoys. Should there be a tie, last race position will be decider.
Malibu Board – Course and Info:
There are two races. Point score based on two races. Board around all three buoys. Should there be a tie, last race position will be a decider.
Oceanman – Course and Info:
Race 1: Ski; board; swim
Race 2: Board; swim; ski
There are two races. Expect distances to be a longer than standard surf lifesaving format. Also, expect shorter rest between races. There will 3 buoys in the water in a triangle. One for swim (buoy on left); the first two for board; and all three for ski. Turn clockwise. The juniors and seniors will compete together. Point score based on two races. Lowest points wins based on two races. Should there be a tie, last race position will be decider.
Prize Categories
Surf swim (Ladies and Men)
Malibu board (Ladies and Men)
Oceanman (Ladies and Men)
Lucky Draw Prizes
To be eligible for prizes attendance at prize giving is necessary.
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