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Rip Curl E-Pro South Africa Judges



Cyril Nel - East London

ISA head judge and judge at multiple world surfing games and other international events.

One of the most respected ISA judges.

Has worked on many wsl events.

Began judging three decades ago and is Surfing South Africa's most senior judge.

Not only is he a respected and experienced judge, he is also a top class contest director and computer scoring system expert.



Bongani Xulu - Salt Rock

Has judged numerous ISA and WSL events.

Respected head judge

One of SSA's most senior judges and has acted as head judge or as a senior judge at numerous premier SSA events such as SA Champs, SA Junior Champs and SAST contests

Began judging two decades ago.

Is also an extremely competent contest director

Surfing South Africa's judging director






Johnno Hutchison - Ballito

Has judged numerous ISA and WSL events.

Respected head judge.

One of SSA's most senior judges and has acted as head judge or as a senior judge at numerous premier SSA events such as SA Champs, SA Junior champs and SAST contests.

He is also and experienced contest director.

Began judging two decades ago.





Dillan Lowenthal - Cape Town

Has judged numerous WSL and major SSA events.

Is an experienced SSA head judge.

Is one of SSA's most knowledgeable young judges who has been judging for over 10 years.

Recently compiled the new judging course for Surfing South Africa.








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