{"id":253910,"date":"2023-03-21T01:13:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T23:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=130003"},"modified":"2023-03-21T01:13:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T23:13:41","slug":"rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full\/","title":{"rendered":"Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh presented by The Blue Marlin Hotel Extends To Three Days \u2013 Entries Nearly Full."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><em><strong>Scottburgh<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 due to unprecedented interest, the Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh presented by The Blue Marlin Hotel has been extended to three days of competition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The tournament will begin on Friday, 31 March, and finish on Sunday, 2 April, with a prizegiving at the contest site. Entries are open here \u2013&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/surfingsouthafrica.co.za\/2023\/03\/11\/29314\/?utm_campaign=Surfing%3A+Louise+Lepront+and+Levi+Epenetos+Win+The+Premier+Division+At+The+Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Victoria+Bay&amp;utm_source=phplist901&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=HTML&amp;utm_campaign=Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Scottburgh+presented+by+The+Blue+Marlin+Hotel+Extends+To+Three+Days+%E2%80%93+Entries+Nearly+Full.++%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;and are nearly full.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The contest, the 3rd in a five-part series, caters to surfers from U12, U14, U16 and U18 Boys and Girls. The first competition happened at Long Beach in Cape Town, the second at Victoria Bay in George, and the Scottburgh contest will be the third competition. Series ratings will be decided on the top 4 out of five events.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rip Curl GromSearch has always been a platform for young surfers to showcase their skills and compete against their peers. The event offers a unique opportunity for young surfers to gain experience and exposure to the professional surfing world. The event is not just about winning but also about developing camaraderie, sportsmanship, and a passion for the sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"600\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full.jpg\" alt width=\"600\"><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The right-hand point-break of Scottburgh \u00a9 Dave Lindemann<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl is excited to partner with local businesses and sponsors like the Blue Marlin Hotel to bring the Rip Curl GromSearch to Scottburgh. The event promises an exciting and fun-filled weekend for all participants and spectators. Rip Curl is proud to be part of an event that inspires young surfers to push themselves to their limits and chase their dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rip Curl GromSearch contests are all Premier SAST events, with 1,000 points going to the winners and prizemoney per all Premier events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Athletes and families going to the Scottburgh contest, please note that Rip Curl has secured a special rate at The Blue Marlin Hotel:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Blue Marlin Hotel is happy to offer a discounted accommodation rate of R1500.00 per night, accommodation only, a maximum of 2 persons sharing. Children aged 3 to 11 years will be charged a percentage of the rate. To qualify for the discounted rate of R1500.00 per night, accommodation only, participants must call\/email our reservations office and quote \u201cRip Curl Gromsearch\u201d. This rate will only be valid for 30 March 2023 to 2 April 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bluemarlinhotel.co.za\/?utm_campaign=Surfing%3A+Louise+Lepront+and+Levi+Epenetos+Win+The+Premier+Division+At+The+Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Victoria+Bay&amp;utm_source=phplist901&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=HTML&amp;utm_campaign=Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Scottburgh+presented+by+The+Blue+Marlin+Hotel+Extends+To+Three+Days+%E2%80%93+Entries+Nearly+Full.++%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">www.bluemarlinhotel.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"mailto:info@bluemarlin.co.za?utm_campaign=Surfing%3A+Louise+Lepront+and+Levi+Epenetos+Win+The+Premier+Division+At+The+Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Victoria+Bay&amp;utm_source=phplist901&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=HTML&amp;utm_campaign=Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Scottburgh+presented+by+The+Blue+Marlin+Hotel+Extends+To+Three+Days+%E2%80%93+Entries+Nearly+Full.++%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">info@bluemarlin.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">T: 039 978 3361<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"400\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full-1.jpg\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full-1.jpg\" alt width=\"400\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The pool at the Blue Marlin Hotel<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Series Calendar 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #1: Feb 3\/5 \u2013 Long Beach, Kommetjie.&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Completed.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #2 supported by George Tourism and George Municipality: March 10\/12 \u2013 Victoria Bay.&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Completed.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #3 presented by The Blue Marlin Hotel: 31 March\/2 April \u2013 Scottburgh. Upcoming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #4 presented by The Royal St Andrews Hotel: July 29\/30 \u2013 Port Alfred. Upcoming<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #5 presented by The Cape St Francis Resort: 31 September\/1 October \u2013 Seal Point, Cape St Francis. Upcoming<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2014-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">About Surfing South Africa<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Surfing South Africa is the official National Federation for surfing in South Africa. SSA is a member of the South African Confederation of Sport and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and is recognised as the governing body by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Surfing South Africa is responsible for developing the sport, hosting National tournaments, sanctioning <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">international events and selecting the national teams. This is for all disciplines that are part of SSA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">SSA is one of the 109 members of the International Surfing Association (ISA), the World governing body for <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the sport. For more information about Surfing South Africa, go to <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za\/?utm_campaign=Surfing%3A+Louise+Lepront+and+Levi+Epenetos+Win+The+Premier+Division+At+The+Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Victoria+Bay&amp;utm_source=phplist901&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=HTML&amp;utm_campaign=Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Scottburgh+presented+by+The+Blue+Marlin+Hotel+Extends+To+Three+Days+%E2%80%93+Entries+Nearly+Full.++%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;or find&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SurfingSouthAfrica?utm_campaign=Surfing%3A+Louise+Lepront+and+Levi+Epenetos+Win+The+Premier+Division+At+The+Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Victoria+Bay&amp;utm_source=phplist901&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=HTML&amp;utm_campaign=Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Scottburgh+presented+by+The+Blue+Marlin+Hotel+Extends+To+Three+Days+%E2%80%93+Entries+Nearly+Full.++%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Surfing SA on Facebook.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Blue Marlin Hotel<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With a history spanning 60 years, holidaymakers have been making cherished memories at The Blue Marlin for decades.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Location is everything at The Blue Marlin Hotel. It doesn\u2019t get much better than having the ocean on your doorstep\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Survey the spectacular surf as you sit perfectly positioned at the peak of the charming seaside town of Scottburgh, just 45 minutes from Durban, along the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bluemarlinhotel.co.za\/?utm_campaign=Surfing%3A+Louise+Lepront+and+Levi+Epenetos+Win+The+Premier+Division+At+The+Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Victoria+Bay&amp;utm_source=phplist901&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=HTML&amp;utm_campaign=Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Scottburgh+presented+by+The+Blue+Marlin+Hotel+Extends+To+Three+Days+%E2%80%93+Entries+Nearly+Full.++%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">www.bluemarlinhotel.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"mailto:info@bluemarlin.co.za?utm_campaign=Surfing%3A+Louise+Lepront+and+Levi+Epenetos+Win+The+Premier+Division+At+The+Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Victoria+Bay&amp;utm_source=phplist901&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=HTML&amp;utm_campaign=Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Scottburgh+presented+by+The+Blue+Marlin+Hotel+Extends+To+Three+Days+%E2%80%93+Entries+Nearly+Full.++%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">info@bluemarlin.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">T: 039 978 3361<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Facebook:&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bluemarlinhotel?utm_source=phplist901&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=HTML&amp;utm_campaign=Rip+Curl+GromSearch+Scottburgh+presented+by+The+Blue+Marlin+Hotel+Extends+To+Three+Days+%E2%80%93+Entries+Nearly+Full.++%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bluemarlinhotel<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Instagram: @thebluemarlinhotel&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">#BlueMarlin #BlueMarlinHotel #DreamResorts #DreamHotels<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"200\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full-2.jpg\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full-2.jpg\" alt width=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"200\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full.png\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full.png\" alt width=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full-3.jpg\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full-3.jpg\" alt width=\"300\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130004\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=130004\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"1000\" height=\"536\" class=\"wp-image-130004 size-full lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130004 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full-4.jpg\" alt width=\"1000\" height=\"536\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rip Curl GromSearch presented by The Blue Marlin Hotel will take place at Scottburgh. Photo: Dave Lindemann<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Video:<\/strong> Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh presented by The Blue Marlin Hotel Extends To Three Days \u2013 Entries Nearly Full.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/Rip%20Curl%20GromSearch%20Scottburgh%20presented%20by%20The%20Blue%20Marlin%20Hotel%20Extends%20To%20Three%20Days%20%E2%80%93%20Entries%20Nearly%20Full.\/2\/\">Boilerplate and Editor\u2019s Notes<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/><strong>More Info on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh presented by The Blue Marlin Hotel Extends To Three Days \u2013 Entries Nearly Full.<\/a> here:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Twitter<\/strong>:<br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views since 1 July 2022:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">110<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/rip-curl-gromsearch-scottburgh-presented-by-the-blue-marlin-hotel-extends-to-three-days-entries-nearly-full\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scottburgh \u2013 due to unprecedented interest, the Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh presented by The Blue Marlin Hotel has been extended to three days of competition.&nbsp; The tournament will begin on Friday, 31 March, and finish on Sunday, 2 April, with a prizegiving at the contest site. 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