Tigers Milk Entry Deadline
Monday 29 May 2017 Don't forget to enter before the deadline this week for the third Tigers Milk Winter Classic - the multi-discipline surfing and family event at Muizenberg Corner from June 9 to 11.
What has become a premiere event on the surfing calendar hosts nine divisions hosting more than 150 longboarders, shortboarders and stand up paddlers (SUP) who surf for a R80,000 prize purse, made up of roughly half cash and the other half in branded gear.
The Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic, which is presented by Surfing South Africa (SSA) in association with the World Surf League, includes a WSL Longboard speciality event for Men and Women.
All contestants will receive a unique Tigers Milk Winter Classic t-shirt and a Tigers Milk meal voucher. As this is a WSL and SSA Speciality Event, contestants are not required to join the WSL or the SA Surf Tour. Applicants may only compete in one division, and at least eight entries must be received per division for it to take place. A refund will be issued should the division does not take place.
STYLING: Longboarders join shortboarders and SUP riders in the event. Photo WSL / Fotor
While the day will show the skills of many of our top ocean riders, it will also support a SSA Outreach initiative, sponsored by Tiger’s Milk. The programme takes place from 9am to 1pm on Sunday, June 11th, and will involve about 60 young surfers from community-based outreach programmes, who get the opportunity to participate in a surfing contest, and enjoy refreshments by the popular restaurant.
The event will be run from inside the Tiger’s Milk restaurant, with its great view over Surfers Corner. From this vantage point, officials and spectators will have the best view of the action. Prizegiving, which includes a long board from African surf brand Mami Wata as well as Mami Wata apparel, will take place on Sunday 11 June in the restaurant, where the category winners will be announced. A festive environment with live music will end off a celebratory weekend.
FUN DAY: People of all ages come down to the beach for a great day out. Photo Fotor
Entries for the 2017 Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic can be completed online on the SSA website www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za and follow the event page here. Come support this fun local event, and grab a burger, ribs or pizza, and wash it down with a craft beer.
The 2016 Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic is presented by Surfing South Africa, the recognised governing body for the sport in South Africa. Surfing South Africa is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and the International Surfing Association (ISA).
SHREDDABLE: Jordy Maree is always a standout at this speciality event. Photo Fotor
ABOUT TIGER’S MILK RESTAURANT & BAR
Located in the heart of the Cape Town Surf scene, Tiger’s Milk brings both a heightened sense of excitement and delicious food to Surfer’s Corner in Muizenberg. Serving generous portions of all your favourite food with a panoramic view of the bay is a hard combination to beat. Through the expansion of the brand to six stores, Tiger’s Milk has held on to the ethos that their customers have fallen in love with: mouth-watering food enjoyed in a festive environment. It is Tiger’s Milk's love for surfing led them to host the Tiger’s Milk Surf Classic in 2015, the Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic in 2016 and now the third edition of the event in 2017. Their aim in sponsoring this surf contest is simple; to promote surfing as a sport in South Africa and provide accessibility to emerging surfers. www.tigersmilk.co.za
TOES ON NOSE: The rollers of Muizenberg lend themselves to moves like this. Photo Fotor
ABOUT MAMI WATA
Mami Wata is a global African surf brand based out of Cape Town. Launched in 2016 they design and produce premium surf apparel, surfboards and accessories. High quality and long lasting products are designed to survive your African surf adventures and manufactured ethically in Africa. Available globally online and in select surf stores in South Africa. “Mami Wata” is West African pidgin literally meaning ‘Mama Water’ or ‘Mother Ocean’. Mami Wata is the African water spirit who appears in the shape of a mermaid. It is said that those who she takes for her lovers, return with a new spirit and become more successful and good looking. www.mamiwata.surf
PRIZE MONEY:
WSL Mens Longboard – R12,000
WSL Womens Longboard – R6,000
Mens Surfing – R5,000
Womens Surfing – R5,000
Over 40 Longboards – R3,000
U23 Mens Longboards – R3,000
U23 Womens Longboards – R3,000
SUP Men – R3000
SUP Women – R2000