The 60th Anniversary of the Royal St Andrews SA Open
A good swell is on the cards
Last year’s winners will defend their titles
Forecast
The Forecast for the Royal St Andrews SA Open Championships, presented by Rip Curl, looks good. The event organisers expect highly contestable conditions, good swell, and subsequentially light and variable wind conditions for this two-day event at East Beach.
The Royal St Andrews SA Open Championships is the latest and most exciting addition to the Port Alfred Easter Festival. Now in its 60th year, this prestigious championship event has officially become part of the festival’s lineup, thus bringing even more energy to the Easter weekend.
The competition will start at 7:30 with Open Men’s Round One. Surfers and fans can find the full schedule for tomorrow’s surfing on LiveHeats Here.
Making Their Mark
The Royal St Andrews SA Open Championships, a Surfing South Africa event, has a long history of standout performances. Last year, Anastasia Venter won the Women’s title. Furthermore, Tom Lindhorst held onto his Men’s title. Buffalo City Surfriders took the President’s Cup, and Tyrell Johnson earned Surfer of the Contest. Nonetheless, all of these surfers are here to defend their titles and awards.
Strong Surf, Strong Safety
This year’s contest brings together top surfers from across the country. Furthermore, the district teams include Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Eden, Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City, Ugu, eThekwini, and Ilembe. Therefore, we can expect tight heats and strong performances.
NSRI Station 11
The NSRI Station 11 team will manage safety throughout the event. Their presence means competitors and spectators can focus on the action.
Port Alfred Easter Festival
The Royal St Andrews SA Open Championship contest is part of the 2025 Port Alfred Easter Festival. Moreover, surfing and music are the fest’s anchor events.
The gates open at 3 p.m., and tickets are available on Howler for R350 / night. All tickets are here: HOWLER. The Bands Innie Bush music fest is a fundraiser for NSRI Station 11, and thus a portion of the proceeds go to NSRI. It’s a great cause and worth supporting.
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Distributed by Surfing South Africa
Craig Jarvis
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About The Royal St Andrews Hotel
The historic Royal St. Andrews Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre In Port Alfred has an outdoor pool and a state-of-the-art conference centre. Furthermore, it offers free high-speed WiFi. The elegant rooms and suites at the hotel are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, private bathroom and tea-and-coffee-making facilities.
The Thistle Restaurant is ideal for intimate dinners or special occasions, serving fine cuisine and a good selection of South African wines. Locally crafted beer and traditional pub cuisine can be enjoyed at The Highlander Pub. Overlooking a courtyard and a garden, the casual Paper Nautilus Deli serves coffee and breakfasts.
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