2024 ISA World Surfing Games — International Surfing Association

South Africa

DIVISION: Open Men

Jordy Smith

Age / 36
Born / Durban
Resides in / Durban
Favorite surf break / J Bay
Board / SMTH Shapes Matryx
Sponsors / Oneill, redbull,
Biggest Achievement / 2 x J Bay winner
Hobbies / Looking after my son

Huband, father, proud south african

South Africa

DIVISION: Open Men

Matthew Mcgillivray

Age / 26
Born / Jeffreys Bay
Resides in / Jeffreys Bay
Favorite surf break / Supertubes Jeffreys Bay
Board / Smth Shapes
Sponsors / Rip Curl, SMTH Shapes Surfboards
Biggest Achievement / 3rd place WSL CT, Margaret River 2021
Hobbies / Base Jumping, Skydiving, Diving, Climbing, Adventure Sports

Growing up in Jeffreys Bay, home to one of the most perfect right hand point breaks in the world, Matt formed a smooth style in big surf conditions with a powerful rail game and good barrel riding. This played to Matt's advantage when the natural footer charged to the CT with a 4th place overall finish to the 2019 QS after excellent results in Hawaii.

When not surfing, Matt enjoys adventure sports such as BASE jumping and Skydiving.

South Africa

DIVISION: Open Women

Danielle Powis

Age / 31
Born / Muizenberg
Resides in / Muizenberg
Favorite surf break / Cemetery
Board / Ihlen Surfboards
Sponsors / Ihlen Surfboards, Reef South Africa
Biggest Achievement / Ballito Pro Challenger Series 2022 Wild Card Award
Hobbies / Running, Soccer and Photography

I made my debut at the ISA World Surfing Games in 2022 at Huntington Beach, California. Then was selected again to compete at the World Surfing Games in El Salvador earlier this year. Now being selected as the National Junior Team Coach is an absolute honour and privilege! Let's go Team SA!!

South Africa

DIVISION: Open Men

Joshe Faulkner

Age / 25
Born / Jbay
Resides in / Jbay
Favorite surf break / Supertubes
Board / Dutchie
Sponsors / Billabong
Hobbies / Surfing, mentoring the younger generation

Joshe Faulkner from Pellsrus, Jeffreys Bay, currently competing on the Challenger Series

South Africa

DIVISION: Open Women

Sarah Baum

Age / 30
Born / Durban, South Africa
Resides in / Durban, South Africa
Favorite surf break / Macaronis
Board / Seth Shapes
Sponsors / O'neill, Sanbah, Smth Shapes surfboards, 3 Fingers Zinc
Biggest Achievement / Tweed Coast Pro 5000
Hobbies / Mountain Biking

Sarah grew up on the south coast of Durban, South Africa and is now residing in Newcastle, Australia. She first started surfing at the age of 8, shortly after that she was competing around the country in a number of events. At the age of 14 she started travelling around the world surfing in International Events, then easing her way into surfing on the World Qualifying Series full time. Sarah still competes on the World Qualifying Series with hopes qualifying for the World Championship Tour in 2022.

South Africa

DIVISION: Open Women

Natasha Van Greunen

Age / 24
Born / Cape Town
Resides in / Cape Town
Favorite surf break / Supertubes, Jbay
Board / 5’9 Pixta SMTH Shapes
Sponsors / SMTH Shapes, Sealand Gear,Reef South Africa, Ocean Freedom, SunGod, Mom and Dad
Biggest Achievement / 22/23 Africa WSL Qualifying Series Champion, U20 South African Champion
Hobbies / Yoga, golf, reading and content creation

I completed a BSc in Combined STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) in 2023 with First Class Honours. My subject focus was on Environmental Management and Renewable Energy.

I've got a Hole-In-One in golf when playing with my grandad.

Competing on the Challenger Series for the past three years.

ISA Atheltes Commission member.