Reef Royalty Waveski Open

That's a Wrap!

The 2025 edition of the Reef Royalty International Paddle Fest, proudly presented by Waveski Adventurers and Buffalo City Tourism, came to a close at Nahoon Reef with a fantastic finals day.

Congratulations to the competitors who claimed the Open Titles; Caro Angibaud 🇫🇷 and Bruce Viaene 🇿🇦, conquering as King and Queen of the Reef.

A further congratulations to all the competitors who supported the event, and came out on top:

OPEN WOMEN:
1st - Caro Angibaud
2nd - Courtney Schelhase

OPEN MEN:
1st - Bruce Viaene
2nd - Andre Burger
3rd - Mathieu Babarit
4th - Pierre Slabber
5th - Mike Wessels
6th - Grant Kendrick
7th - Craig Bartlett
8th - Pierre Schelhase

OPEN NOVICE:
1st - Joshua Ahlschlager
2nd - Ethan Nicholas
3rd - Jarred Ahlschlager

GRAND MASTERS:
1st - Pierre Slabber
2nd - Francois Steyn
3rd - Grand Kendrick
4th - Craig Bartlett

MASTER:
1st - Andre Burger
2nd - Bruce Viaene
3rd - Mike Wessels
4th - Mathieu Babarit

SENIORS:
1st - Storm Van Antwerpen
2nd - Joshua Ahlschlager

JUNIORS:
1st - Jethro Keys
2nd - Jarred Ahlschlager
3rd - Courtney Schelhase
4th - Ethan Nicholas

Thank you to all the sponsors, crew and supporters who helped make this event a great success.

Due to the Reef Royalty event being classed as a World Waveski Surfing Association accredited event, these results will contribute to each competitors world rankings, in preparation for the 2026 World Waveski Surfing Titles, taking place in Peru.

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Thank you to Priority Care Event Paramedics for their support!

It's FINALS Day down at the Reef Royalty International Paddle Fest, down at Nahoon Reef today.

Head on down, grab a coffee, and support the locals, nationals, and internationals, showcasing their skills. Heats are running until 12h00 🤙

Follow on Live Heats: Reef Royalty

YouTube: World Waveski Surfing Association

All eyes on the next heat 👀
World Champs Caroline Angibaud and Mathieu Babarit have just landed in East London and are heading straight into the lineup 🌊🔥
Don’t miss the action — LIVE now:
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https://www.youtube.com/live/n1GVjEq2zPk?si=gVZrNDhvZKEWAgcd

Head on down to Nahoon Reef for the 2025 Reef Royalty International Paddle Fest.

A major shout out to our sponsors and supporters!

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Tomorrow Reef Royalty presented by Waveski Adventurers kicks off at Nahoon Reef!

Important Links:

Live Streaming- https://www.youtube.com/live/n1GVjEq2zPk?feature=shared

Live Heats - https://liveheats.com/events/368327/schedule

Stay Tuned for a 8am start!

Joining the lineup of rising talent, Jarred Ahlschlager steps into the waves as one of Buffalo City’s novice contenders in this year’s Reef Royalty event!

We’re stoked to introduce Joshua Ahlschlager, one of Buffalo City’s newest novice waveski surfers making his debut on the national stage!

We’re proud to welcome Ethan Nicholas to the Reef Royalty lineup! Representing Buffalo City, Ethan is a rising novice waveski surfer who’s been showing impressive courage, dedication, and natural talent in the surf.

Join us this weekend at Nahoon Reef

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