GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - The 16th annual Wedge Classic Bodyboarding Competition which was held in Plettenberg Bay recently continues to bring tremendous coverage to the town and the Garden Route.

The event attracted over 150 entrants and many of South Africa’s best body boarders to battle it out for valuable SABA points, prize money and of course the coveted King of the Wedge title. It was the highest rated event this year, carrying a 5A rating with points counting towards the crowning of the year-end SABA champions.

SuperSport has awarded a full 30 minute programme to the event and viewers can still watch the broadcast at the following times: September 11 - 15:20 SuperSport Five; September 12 - 19:30 SuperSport Six; September 14 - 18:00 SuperSport Five.
To view a full gallery of the event, and all the winners, go to www.wedgeclassic.co.za

Organiser, Wesley Mc Quillan, thanks the major sponsors, Derevko Wetsuits, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Black Flys, ShowMe Plettenberg Bay, Power Balance, as well as the Plettenberg Bay Municipality and Bitou Tourism.

Article courtesy of the Knysna-Plett Herald, sister newspaper of the George Herald.

Photos: Christy Strever.


Brett Armstrong in action.


Dylan van Tonder.