Local surfer Steve Sawyer won the event last year, and has had numerous good results in JBay over the years. The young goofy-footer also won the recent Buffalo City Surf Pro in East London, proving his versatility.
Coming into the JBU Supertrial event as a defending champion, he will be determined for another big result this year.
Matt Bromley from Cape Town is another surfer who will no doubt be out to impress. A gifted big wave surfer and all-round charger, Matt is a likeable guy but has a strong Big Match Temperament.
Matt is a tenacious competitor and can often be found up in the JBay area practicing his barrel riding at Supertubes.
