The South Coast Carnival was created in 2003 after the completion of the Kelso, Happy Wanderers event. This inaugural event “to test the waters” was a great success but unfortunately the location was not ideal for sponsors and the general public, making the event totally reliant on media coverage for exposure.
In 2004 we moved the event to Scottburgh Main Beach which proved more successful. In 2005 longboarding was introduced to the event and the kite surfers once again competed at Kelso. This proved to be logistically challenging in terms of budget and ensuring good media and television coverage at both venues. From 2006 all disciplines have taken place at Scottburgh Beach successfully and in 2007 SUP Stand up Paddleboard surfing was introduced.
The South Coast Surf Carnival is a one of a kind event in South Africa and any new sponsor wishing to attaché themselves to the event are welcome to contact Paul at 0835601185 or email on mw.nerve@mweb.co.za to discuss further
Over the years the event has entertained the public and beachgoers and has received massive media coverage via incidental and paid media. It has also been a great boost for the Scottburgh local economy as the event is held over a quiet period and the event has seen an increase in people coming down to the town over the weekend.
What does the Carnival Showcase
• Kitesurfing (National Event)
The Longest running Kitesurfing event in KZN and possible South Africa SA’s top kitesurfers have entered this event over the years. This disciplines contests in various divisions such as Open, Juniors & Ladies and encourages development riders.
• Longboarding (National Event)
This event is eagerly contested every year by surfers from all over South Africa, it attracts a huge contingent from the Cape every year, The who’s who of South African Pro Longboarding enters this event religiously.
Divisions contested : Open, O35, O50, Ladies, Juniors
• Stand up Paddle Surfing (SUP) (National Event)
This sport is taking off in South Africa particularly in the Western Cape, this event specialises in wave riding and once again the cream of SA Supers enter the event, many competitors participating in this sport are internationally recognised and South African Champions in many other water sports. The SUP division at the carnival has grown in leaps and bounds.
Divisions contested : Open, Ladies
Other side events that take place or have taken place under the Carnival Banner
• Development surfing clinic (Free to the public)
• Kitesurfing Clinic (Free to the public)
• Development Swimming hosted by Swim SA (Free to the public)
• Kiteflying demos – displaying the biggest kites in the Southern Hemisphere (Free to the public)
• Kayak Fishing
• Evening parties and Entertainment at local venues
• Guest Artist performances – Melanie Lowe
The South Coast Surfing carnival is entering its 9th year and Nerve Events once again looks forward to creating this great event
If you want to be a sponsor to this event please feel free to contact the organisers by responding to this blog
Alternatively you can contact us on
Phone +27 31 201 2169
Fax + 27 31 202 3089
Mobile 083 560 1185 (Paul)
Mobile 082 499 5222 (Pat)
Email mw.nerve@mweb.co.za
Follow nerve events on - http://nerveevents.blogspot.com/
or visit FACEBOOK page search NERVE EVENTS SOUTH AFRICA (this site also has some great event pics posted)
The history of the SCSC can be found at http://southcoastsurfcarnival.blogspot.com/
In 2004 we moved the event to Scottburgh Main Beach which proved more successful. In 2005 longboarding was introduced to the event and the kite surfers once again competed at Kelso. This proved to be logistically challenging in terms of budget and ensuring good media and television coverage at both venues. From 2006 all disciplines have taken place at Scottburgh Beach successfully and in 2007 SUP Stand up Paddleboard surfing was introduced.
The South Coast Surf Carnival is a one of a kind event in South Africa and any new sponsor wishing to attaché themselves to the event are welcome to contact Paul at 0835601185 or email on mw.nerve@mweb.co.za to discuss further
Over the years the event has entertained the public and beachgoers and has received massive media coverage via incidental and paid media. It has also been a great boost for the Scottburgh local economy as the event is held over a quiet period and the event has seen an increase in people coming down to the town over the weekend.
What does the Carnival Showcase
• Kitesurfing (National Event)
The Longest running Kitesurfing event in KZN and possible South Africa SA’s top kitesurfers have entered this event over the years. This disciplines contests in various divisions such as Open, Juniors & Ladies and encourages development riders.
• Longboarding (National Event)
This event is eagerly contested every year by surfers from all over South Africa, it attracts a huge contingent from the Cape every year, The who’s who of South African Pro Longboarding enters this event religiously.
Divisions contested : Open, O35, O50, Ladies, Juniors
• Stand up Paddle Surfing (SUP) (National Event)
This sport is taking off in South Africa particularly in the Western Cape, this event specialises in wave riding and once again the cream of SA Supers enter the event, many competitors participating in this sport are internationally recognised and South African Champions in many other water sports. The SUP division at the carnival has grown in leaps and bounds.
Divisions contested : Open, Ladies
Other side events that take place or have taken place under the Carnival Banner
• Development surfing clinic (Free to the public)
• Kitesurfing Clinic (Free to the public)
• Development Swimming hosted by Swim SA (Free to the public)
• Kiteflying demos – displaying the biggest kites in the Southern Hemisphere (Free to the public)
• Kayak Fishing
• Evening parties and Entertainment at local venues
• Guest Artist performances – Melanie Lowe
The South Coast Surfing carnival is entering its 9th year and Nerve Events once again looks forward to creating this great event
If you want to be a sponsor to this event please feel free to contact the organisers by responding to this blog
Alternatively you can contact us on
Phone +27 31 201 2169
Fax + 27 31 202 3089
Mobile 083 560 1185 (Paul)
Mobile 082 499 5222 (Pat)
Email mw.nerve@mweb.co.za
Follow nerve events on - http://nerveevents.blogspot.com/
or visit FACEBOOK page search NERVE EVENTS SOUTH AFRICA (this site also has some great event pics posted)
The history of the SCSC can be found at http://southcoastsurfcarnival.blogspot.com/
