Rip Curl GromSearch Seal Point - U16 Winners Will Be Heading To France

Hossegor tickets on the line – plus a R15k custom Channel Islands Surfboard for one standout grom

Cape St Francis: From 3 - 5 October, Seal Point will host the final stop of the 2025 Rip Curl GromSearch series, with the spotlight firmly on the prestigious U16 divisions. The winners of the U16 Boys and U16 Girls will earn a place at the Rip Curl GromSearch INTERNATIONAL FINALin Hossegor, France, later this year.

In the Boys’ race, Ben Esterhuyse (Cape Town) brings precision with flair. Kai Stubbs(Scarborough) is known for his explosive approach. Loghann Tilsley (Somerset West) blends style with power. One will claim the golden ticket to Hosegor. Two goofy-footers (right-foot forward) vs one natural-footer (left-foot forward).

The Girls’ U16 division has goofy-footed Leah Lepront (Scottburgh) and natural Emily Jenkinson (Kommetjie) set for a shoot-out. Both have proven their pedigree; now only one can take the crown.

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Adding to the excitement, one deserving competitor from this event will also walk away with a custom Channel Islands Surfboard valued at R15,000 – a prize that underlines the event’s commitment to rewarding and recognising the next generation of surfers.

To kick off the weekend, a social evening will be held on Friday at Full Stop Café, featuring burgers and drink specials alongside classic Rip Curl surf films on rotation.

The Rip Curl GromSearch Seal Point is proudly supported by Sea Harvest, Cape St Francis Resort, Kouga Municipality, and Channel Islands Surfboards. St Francis Today is the official media partner. The Royal St Andrews Hotel co-sponsors the International Final prize packages, while TCS Wifi ensures all competitors and spectators stay connected.

It is a Surfing South Africa event.

Seal Point is set for high drama, progressive surfing, and the crowning of South Africa’s next international grom stars.

The contest is supported by the Kouga Local Municipality. 

The tournament is hosted by The Cape St Francis Resort.

Channel Islands Surfboards South Africa is a supporting sponsor.

St Francis Today is the media partner in St Francis Bay.

The Rip Curl GromSearch Seal Point is a Surfing South Africa event. 

It is presented by Sea Harvest

The Royal St Andrews Hotel Port Alfred is a co-sponsor of the Rip Curl International GromSearch Finals prizes and awards.