Ross Taylor a great surf party, again
Surfer girls galore! From left: Rentia Latola, Marche Uithaler, Ihesha Gelderblom, Tiffany Roelfse Photo: Elle
The sixth annual Ross Taylor Benefit Surf Contest made waves at Buffel’s Bay during the Women’s Day weekend (August 8 – 10).
Held every year since 2008, the surf contest has fast become a favourite event on the local and national surfing calendar. In a spirit of love and fun through giving, the Ross Taylor Surf Contest is held in memory of local, well-loved surfer Ross Taylor who passed away from cancer, to raise much needed funds for Hospice every year.
This year, the contest was supported by over 213 individual surfers across five main divisions: short-board, longboard, stand-up paddle board (flat water and surf), kneelos and development.
“This is my favourite weekend of the year, when so many people come together, not only to support a fantastic cause, but to enjoy being together, surfing and to celebrate the life of an incredible friend and surfer.” said Brian Salter, contest director and friend of Ross Taylor. This year the contest saw a huge growth in the development section and a record number of family entries with mum, dad and all the kids surfing in the various divisions, further proving that this is an ideal event for the whole family.
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