CAPE TOWN, South Africa – 13 June 2026
Derdesteen turned on the goods for the final event of the 2026 Cape Town Bodyboarding Association (CTBA) Trial Series on Saturday, 13 June. Clean winter conditions, punchy waves and plenty of scoring opportunities provided the perfect stage for an exciting day of competition as riders battled for final rankings ahead of team selection for the 2026 South African Bodyboarding Championships.
The final trial delivered everything competitors could have hoped for, with excellent surf, high energy in the water and outstanding performances across all divisions. Riders embraced the challenging conditions, showcasing progression, commitment and sportsmanship throughout the day while spectators enjoyed an exciting display of Western Cape bodyboarding talent.
“We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an epic Trial 4,” said CTBA. “The conditions delivered, the stoke was high, and it was fantastic to see so many bodyboarders out there having fun, charging hard and pushing their skills to the next level.”
The conclusion of the series marked a fitting end to a highly competitive season. Across the final events, competitors demonstrated exceptional skill in a variety of conditions, with deep barrels, committed manoeuvres and fierce battles for podium positions highlighting the strength of bodyboarding in the Western Cape.
CTBA congratulates all athletes who participated throughout the series. The dedication, progression and camaraderie displayed by riders across every division have played a significant role in the continued growth of competitive bodyboarding in the region.
The association would also like to thank the judges, volunteers, families, sponsors, supporters and event staff whose commitment and passion made the 2026 CTBA Trial Series possible.
Trial 3 – Drop Knee Final Results
1st – Hankus
2nd – Gavin
3rd – Craig T
Trial 4.2 Results
Juniors
1st – Finn
2nd – Nathan
3rd – Liam
4th – Gabriel
Men
1st – Bart
2nd – Rosco
3rd – St. John
4th – Jacques
Masters
1st – Christiaan
2nd – Craig
3rd – Lennie
4th – Ralph
Grand Masters
1st – Gavin
2nd – Rob
Drop Knee
1st – Aden
2nd – Gavin
3rd – Vincent
4th – Johan
Pro Division
1st – John
2nd – Dylan
3rd – Hankus
4th – Chad
With the trials now complete, attention turns to the next exciting phase of the season as CTBA begins preparations for team selection and the 2026 South African Bodyboarding Championships.
Further details regarding team announcements, championship dates and upcoming training sessions will be released in the coming weeks. Members, competitors and supporters are encouraged to follow CTBA’s official channels for the latest updates.
Congratulations to all competitors on another outstanding season of bodyboarding. CTBA looks forward to seeing Western Cape riders continue their progression as preparations begin for South Africa’s premier bodyboarding event.