Bali, Indonesia – Two talented South African surfers, Rory Dace (Cape St Francis) and Louise Lepront (Scottburgh), are prepared to take on the Rip Curl International GromSearch Finals, starting on 13 November 2024. This highly anticipated event will be held in Bali, a location renowned for its incredible waves and rich surf culture.

After a week of immersing themselves in the local surf scene, Dace and Lepront are ready to showcase their skills. Dace has been fine-tuning his techniques in the Keramas area, while Lepront has been exploring the breaks around Canggu. Both surfers are thrilled with the conditions they’ve experienced so far, boosting their confidence ahead of the competition.

Made Possible Through Community Collaboration

Their journey to the Global Final was supported by a partnership between Rip Curl, Zigzag Magazine, Sea Harvest, and the Royal St Andrews Hotel in Port Alfred. These sponsors play a vital role in nurturing junior surfing talent in South Africa, giving young surfers like Dace and Lepront the opportunity to represent their country on the world stage.

Highlights of the 2024 Rip Curl GromSearch Series

The 2024 GromSearch Series, hosted by Surfing South Africa, was a tremendous success, with events held in key surf spots such as Cape Town, Port Alfred, East London, Durban, and Cape St Francis. Winners were determined based on their top four performances out of five events, with Dace and Lepront emerging victorious. The series has inspired the next generation of groms and solidified South Africa's place in the global surfing community.

2024 Rip Curl International GromSearch Finalists

• Australia: Ben Zanatta and Rosie Richardson
• United States: Lucas Cassidy and Eden Walla
• Europe: Carla De La Vall and Dylan Santos
• South Africa: Louise Lepront and Rory Dace
• United Kingdom: Lucas Skinner
• Indonesia: Western Hirst
• Argentina: Victoria Muñoz Larreta
• #GromSearchOnline Wildcards: Catalina Zariquiey (Peru) and Dylan Wilcoxen (Indonesia)

Event Details

• Waiting Period: 13 – 17 November 2024
• Location: Bali, Indonesia

How to Watch

Stay updated on the competition by following Rip Curl on social media:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripcurl/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ripcurl
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ripcurl

The final day will be streamed live on the Rip Curl YouTube channel.

About Surfing South Africa

Surfing South Africa (SSA) is the national governing body for surfing in South Africa. Recognised by SASCOC and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, SSA oversees the development of surfing, organises national and international events, and selects national teams. SSA is also a member of the African Surfing Confederation (ASC) and the International Surfing Association (ISA), the world’s governing body for the sport.

For more information, visit Surfing South Africa.

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