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Craige’s Heavenly Surf Search
Staged by: Bluff Liquid Revolution & Son Surf
Ansteys Beach – Bluff, Durban
Saturday, 19 February, 2005
Excellent Waves for Craige’s Heavenly Surf Search
Excellent waves were on offer all day for the commemorative Craige’s
Heavenly Surf Search event held at Ansteys Beach on the Bluff
(Saturday, February 19). 1.5-metre (3 to 5 ft) powerful conditions
provided the perfect platform for the surf community to ride in honour
of their late friend Craige Mladovan who passed away in the sea a year
ago.
Event Organisers Ryan and Elle Boswarva were overwhelmed by the
number of entries received, “we can’t believe how many surfers came
to show their support, we had so many entries that we could have
extended it to a two day event - we ended up holding the prize giving in the dark.”
“For each of the six Bluff Liquid Revolution events we have held the
waves have been shocking the day before to the point where some of the locals have commented
that we would have to cancel. The night before each contest the BLR Son Surf team would meet up
and pray and without fail God has delivered good waves which happened again this time,” added
Ryan Boswarva.
Bluff local Scott Venter was undoubtedly the “surfer of the day” as he surfed back to back finals in
the Junior, Open and Pro divisions were he placed first, first and second respectively. Goofy-footer
Venter’s talent was only rivalled by that of Gary van Wieringen (Warner Beach) who won the hotly
contested Pro showdown.
Shane Thorne (Bluff) who celebrated his birthday at the event was generous enough to donate his
prize money for finishing third in the Opens and fourth in the Pros to the BLR who in turn have
passed it on to a chosen charity (SPCA). Former Port Elizabeth resident Dylan Stone who recently
moved to the Bluff put on a fine performance collecting third place in the Pro and fourth in the Open
final. Neil Millar (Berea) surfed exceptionally well against the big guns to scoop second place in the
Opens.
2004 Southern Natal team member Lynne Mackey (Westville) triumphed in the Ladies final with
Danielle Le Roux (Dbn) the runner up. 11 year old Heidi Palmboom (Bluff) was responsible for one of
the biggest upsets of the day when she eliminated National Team surfer Tasha Mentasti (Dbn North)
in the semi-finals. Palmboom placed third overall with Michelle Imeson (Warner Beach) in fourth.
Venter blitzed the Junior decider with Bazley Beach surfer Devan Mac Nicol claiming second place;
Dustin Harding (Bluff) and East Londoner Matt Hodge finished third and fourth.
Devon Mundow (Port Elizabeth) won the Cadet (under 15) final ahead of Umhlanga’s Ryan Klein-
Smith and local ripper Chad Schwab with Tyrone Elvers (Bluff) in fourth place.
Special thanks goes out to the sponsors RB’s Pawn Brokers, the Mladovan family and Mc Dade’s
Pest Control for the cash prizes. Red Bull was also on hand to provide refreshments and keep the
competitors energy levels up. Island Style put up some great product prizes like leashes, surfboard
grips and board bags. Local Bluff surfer Julian Read from Akitron International sponsored the sound
equipment for the day while the Green Dolphin restaurant provided lunch for the judges and
electricity.
The Bluff Liquid Revolution (Son Surf club) staged the event to honour the memory of popular local
surf grom Mladovan who would have celebrated his 16th birthday on the 18 February 2005. Craige
was the epitome of a ‘stoked grom’ who will always be remembered for his ready smile and
enthusiasm that he exuded whilst clocking up hours of water time surfing.
“I would like to thank God for a really special day. The response we got was awesome; Craige would
have been very chuffed with the event being held the day after his birthday. It was overwhelming. If
there are any young surfers out there interested in joining our BLR group we meet on Tuesday
nights,” said Craige’s mother Nina.
Bluff Liquid Revolution is the local Son Surf club. Son Surf is a national Christian boardriding culture
built around John 10:10b: “I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest”. Son
Surf is open to everyone for more information visit www.sonsurf.co.za
“We were blown away by the support not only from the community but particularly the Bluff surfing
community because at the end of the day we hold these events for the Bluff, our goal is to bring unity
amongst surfers and hope that by running these events we achieve this,” commented Ryan
Boswarva on behalf of the Bluff Liquid Revolution.
Craige’s Heavenly Surf Search Final Results:
Cadet Final:
Devon Mundow (Port Elizabeth)
Ryan Klein-Smith (Umhlanga)
Chad Schwab (Bluff)
Tyrone Elvers (Bluff)
Junior Final:
Scott Venter (Bluff)
Devan Mac Nicol (Bazley Beach)
Dustin Harding (Bluff)
Matt Hodge (East London)
Ladies Final:
Lynne Mackey (Westville)
Danielle Le Roux (Durban)
Heidi Palmboom (Bluff)
Michelle Imeson (Warner Beach)
Open Final:
Scott Venter (Bluff)
Neil Millar (Berea)
Shane Thorne (Bluff)
Dylan Stone (Bluff)
Pro Final:
Gary van Wieringen (Warner Beach)
Scott Venter (Bluff)
Dylan Stone (Bluff)
Shane Thorne (Bluff)
Issued on behalf of:
Bluff Liquid Revolution
Issued by:
Olivia Jones Communications
082 537 8840
Email: olivia@atomgate.com
Staged by: Bluff Liquid Revolution & Son Surf
Ansteys Beach – Bluff, Durban
Saturday, 19 February, 2005
Excellent Waves for Craige’s Heavenly Surf Search
Excellent waves were on offer all day for the commemorative Craige’s
Heavenly Surf Search event held at Ansteys Beach on the Bluff
(Saturday, February 19). 1.5-metre (3 to 5 ft) powerful conditions
provided the perfect platform for the surf community to ride in honour
of their late friend Craige Mladovan who passed away in the sea a year
ago.
Event Organisers Ryan and Elle Boswarva were overwhelmed by the
number of entries received, “we can’t believe how many surfers came
to show their support, we had so many entries that we could have
extended it to a two day event - we ended up holding the prize giving in the dark.”
“For each of the six Bluff Liquid Revolution events we have held the
waves have been shocking the day before to the point where some of the locals have commented
that we would have to cancel. The night before each contest the BLR Son Surf team would meet up
and pray and without fail God has delivered good waves which happened again this time,” added
Ryan Boswarva.
Bluff local Scott Venter was undoubtedly the “surfer of the day” as he surfed back to back finals in
the Junior, Open and Pro divisions were he placed first, first and second respectively. Goofy-footer
Venter’s talent was only rivalled by that of Gary van Wieringen (Warner Beach) who won the hotly
contested Pro showdown.
Shane Thorne (Bluff) who celebrated his birthday at the event was generous enough to donate his
prize money for finishing third in the Opens and fourth in the Pros to the BLR who in turn have
passed it on to a chosen charity (SPCA). Former Port Elizabeth resident Dylan Stone who recently
moved to the Bluff put on a fine performance collecting third place in the Pro and fourth in the Open
final. Neil Millar (Berea) surfed exceptionally well against the big guns to scoop second place in the
Opens.
2004 Southern Natal team member Lynne Mackey (Westville) triumphed in the Ladies final with
Danielle Le Roux (Dbn) the runner up. 11 year old Heidi Palmboom (Bluff) was responsible for one of
the biggest upsets of the day when she eliminated National Team surfer Tasha Mentasti (Dbn North)
in the semi-finals. Palmboom placed third overall with Michelle Imeson (Warner Beach) in fourth.
Venter blitzed the Junior decider with Bazley Beach surfer Devan Mac Nicol claiming second place;
Dustin Harding (Bluff) and East Londoner Matt Hodge finished third and fourth.
Devon Mundow (Port Elizabeth) won the Cadet (under 15) final ahead of Umhlanga’s Ryan Klein-
Smith and local ripper Chad Schwab with Tyrone Elvers (Bluff) in fourth place.
Special thanks goes out to the sponsors RB’s Pawn Brokers, the Mladovan family and Mc Dade’s
Pest Control for the cash prizes. Red Bull was also on hand to provide refreshments and keep the
competitors energy levels up. Island Style put up some great product prizes like leashes, surfboard
grips and board bags. Local Bluff surfer Julian Read from Akitron International sponsored the sound
equipment for the day while the Green Dolphin restaurant provided lunch for the judges and
electricity.
The Bluff Liquid Revolution (Son Surf club) staged the event to honour the memory of popular local
surf grom Mladovan who would have celebrated his 16th birthday on the 18 February 2005. Craige
was the epitome of a ‘stoked grom’ who will always be remembered for his ready smile and
enthusiasm that he exuded whilst clocking up hours of water time surfing.
“I would like to thank God for a really special day. The response we got was awesome; Craige would
have been very chuffed with the event being held the day after his birthday. It was overwhelming. If
there are any young surfers out there interested in joining our BLR group we meet on Tuesday
nights,” said Craige’s mother Nina.
Bluff Liquid Revolution is the local Son Surf club. Son Surf is a national Christian boardriding culture
built around John 10:10b: “I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest”. Son
Surf is open to everyone for more information visit www.sonsurf.co.za
“We were blown away by the support not only from the community but particularly the Bluff surfing
community because at the end of the day we hold these events for the Bluff, our goal is to bring unity
amongst surfers and hope that by running these events we achieve this,” commented Ryan
Boswarva on behalf of the Bluff Liquid Revolution.
Craige’s Heavenly Surf Search Final Results:
Cadet Final:
Devon Mundow (Port Elizabeth)
Ryan Klein-Smith (Umhlanga)
Chad Schwab (Bluff)
Tyrone Elvers (Bluff)
Junior Final:
Scott Venter (Bluff)
Devan Mac Nicol (Bazley Beach)
Dustin Harding (Bluff)
Matt Hodge (East London)
Ladies Final:
Lynne Mackey (Westville)
Danielle Le Roux (Durban)
Heidi Palmboom (Bluff)
Michelle Imeson (Warner Beach)
Open Final:
Scott Venter (Bluff)
Neil Millar (Berea)
Shane Thorne (Bluff)
Dylan Stone (Bluff)
Pro Final:
Gary van Wieringen (Warner Beach)
Scott Venter (Bluff)
Dylan Stone (Bluff)
Shane Thorne (Bluff)
Issued on behalf of:
Bluff Liquid Revolution
Issued by:
Olivia Jones Communications
082 537 8840
Email: olivia@atomgate.com
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| Winners (from left to right) Gary van Wieringen (Warner Beach) winner of the Pro Division, Scott Venter (Bluff) winner of the Open and Junior Division and Lynne Mackey (Westville) winner of the Ladies Final. |
| Craige standing with his sister Kiera Mladovan taken at Ansteys over a year ago. |
| R800 was donated to the SPCA |
| Olivia Jones (left) and Contest Organiser Elle Boswarva |
