The CTBA is proud to celebrate an incredible showing from our riders at the 2026 Cave Rock Invitational, with two athletes making a significant impact at one of South Africa’s most prestigious bodyboarding events.
Aden Kleve produced a standout performance to claim the 2026 Cave Rock Invitational title, surfing with confidence and consistency throughout the event to take the win in a world-class field.
Joining him was Chad Brookstein, who impressed throughout the competition with a strong campaign that saw him advance to the semi-finals, once again demonstrating the experience and skill that have established him as one of South Africa’s leading professional bodyboarders.
The final results were a testament to the quality of riders associated with the CTBA. Alongside champion Aden Kleve, Benjy Oliver finished in 3rd place, continuing the proud legacy of former CTBA riders.
Final Results
- 1st: Aden Kleve (CTBA)
- 2nd: Mark McCarthy
- 3rd: Benjy Oliver (Former CTBA Rider)
- 4th: Luke Staniforth
The Cave Rock Invitational once again delivered pumping surf, great conditions, and a spectacular showcase of South African bodyboarding at its finest.
A big thank you to the Durban bodyboarding community and the Cave Rock Invitational organisers for hosting another outstanding event and for providing a platform where South Africa’s top riders could showcase their talent.
Congratulations to Aden on an incredible victory, Chad on a fantastic semi-final finish, and to Benjy on continuing to represent the strength of the CTBA legacy. We are immensely proud of what they have achieved and look forward to seeing their continued success in the years ahead.