Warnadoone Nippers

Eastern Province Canoe Marathon Champs.
Congratulations to Luke O’Connor for his incredible results - placing 1st for under 23’s and 2nd overall for seniors!

Thank you Scottburgh Lifesaving Club for having us! An awesome event! 🧡💙

Caden Button at the East Coast Radio Big Walk - well done!💪🏻

Happy Mother’s Day to our incredible Mothers!

Well done to our Warners team! 🧡

Scottburgh Youngsters Thrive at This Year’s Ocean Festival Lifesaving Carnival

The 3rd edition of the Ocean Festival Lifesaving Carnival delivered an action-packed showcase of skill and expertise at Scottburgh Main Beach on Friday, 1 May, with competitors across all age groups rising to the challenge of dynamic ocean conditions on home ground.

As one of the opening highlights of Ocean Festival 2026 – taking place at Scottburgh Main Beach from 1 to 3 May 2026 - the event brought together lifesaving athletes of all ages to compete in run, swim, board, ski, flags, and the crowd-favourite dash for cash. Set against the backdrop of Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area, Scottburgh Main Beach once again proved to be an exceptional venue for lifesaving sport, offering spectators an exciting, up-close viewing experience.

Commenting after the event, Ocean Festival Event Organiser, Barry Lewin, said the Ocean Festival Lifesaving Carnival delivered thrilling competition and meaningful impact for the local lifesaving community:

“Conditions made for a challenging and exciting contest, with a low tide and a heavy wave breaking on the bank that really tested the athletes. It was inspiring to see strong participation from local clubs such as Scottburgh and Amanzimtoti, alongside a great contingent from Marine Surf Lifesaving Club. We even welcomed an athlete travelling all the way from Hartbeespoort in Joburg, which was great to see.”

Speaking to standout performances, Lewin said: “Tiffany Koch from Amanzimtoti is a former Olympian who dominated the women’s category. In the Nipper division, Liz Cox claimed multiple titles, and Cruz Roberts delivered a strong all-round performance. It was also really great to see Ocean Festival Founder Russel Symcox in action, taking the men’s flags title – truly living the brand!”

Ocean Festival Lifesaving Carnival Results

With a growing number of participants and increased spectator interest, this year’s carnival showed the rise of lifesaving on the KZN South Coast, particularly within the thriving Scottburgh Surf Lifesaving Club.

Nipper Division Winners
Bodyboard: Cruz Roberts (boys) | Sadie Govender (girls)
Malibu Board: Chayte Daniels (boys) | Tatum Cox (girls)
Swim: Cruz Roberts (boys) | Beulah van der Merwe (girls)
Run: Blake Killoran (boys) | Amy Cousins (girls)
Dash for Cash: Cruz Roberts
Junior Division Winners
Malibu Board: Sam Diamond (boys) | Liv Cox (girls)
Swimming: Bastian Prinsloo (boys) | Liv Cox (girls)
Flags: Cruz Rivetti (boys) | Liv Cox (girls)
Run: Cruz Rivetti (boys) | Liv Cox (girls)
Dash for Cash: Sam Diamond
Senior Division Winners
Malibu Board: Dean Marais (men’s) | Tiffany Koch (ladies)
Swim: Sam Dramond (men’s) | Liv Cox (ladies)
Flags: Russel Symcox (men’s) | Tiffany Koch (ladies)
Run: Caden Button (men’s) | Tiffany Koch (ladies)
Dash for Cash: Ashton Musgrave

Awesome shot of Skye practicing on the rescue craft today - thank you to for the photo!

Thank you to CrossBar Pub & Pizzeria for their incredible support! 🧡

Warnadoone Surf Lifesaving Club - this is such an exciting festival and we can’t wait to support it!

The Ocean Festival Lifesaving Carnival takes place on Friday, 1 May at Scottburgh Main Beach, as part of the opening day of Ocean Festival 2026.

The event features multiple divisions:
Nipper | Junior | Senior | Masters
Competitors will take part in a range of disciplines:
Run | Swim | Board | Ski | Flags | Dash for Cash

Held in real ocean conditions, the contest showcases the skills and experience required in surf lifesaving, while providing an engaging event for the wider community.

📍 Scottburgh Main Beach
🗓 Friday, 1 May
🕘 Registration: 09h30
⏰ Starts: 10h00
💰 Entry: R50
🌐 Enter here: https://shorturl.at/Mtz5A

Ocean Festival runs from 1–3 May on the KZN South Coast, bringing together sport, wellness, education, and ocean-focused experiences in celebration of our ocean.

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