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Breakthrough for The Surfer Kids and BitcoinEkasi: Avethandwa Mosikare Takes Historic 2nd Place at Rip Curl Grom Search

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11-year-old Avethandwa Mosikare from The Surfer Kids scores historic 2nd place at the Rip Curl Grom Search in Port Alfred.
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Port Alfred, South Africa – April 7, 2026.

In a landmark moment for South African township surfing, 11-year-old Avethandwa Mosikare delivered a stunning performance to finish 2nd in the U12 Boys division. At the Rip Curl Grom Search presented by the Royal St Andrews Hotel.

This is the highest-ever pro junior result for The Surfer Kids Non-Profit. A program that has spent 15 years empowering children from Mossel Bay’s most disadvantaged communities through surfing and now BitcoinEkasi.

11-year-old Avethandwa Mosikare from The Surfer Kids scores historic 2nd place at the Rip Curl Grom Search in Port Alfred.

A Pro Junior Podium – Not Just Another Event

The Rip Curl Grom Search is no “development” contest. It is a high-level pro junior event where South Africa’s top young surfers compete head-to-head.

Held over Easter weekend (3–6 April 2026) at East Beach, Port Alfred. The competition featured the country’s best talent in excellent running waves.Final U12 Boys results:

  • 1st – Cody Painter
  • 2nd – Avethandwa Mosikare (The Surfer Kids)
  • 3rd – Jonathan Pearson
  • 4th – Roadie Boddy

Avethandwa’s late surge in the final saw him leap into silver position in the closing moments. A performance that has the entire South African surfing community talking.

11-year-old Avethandwa Mosikare from The Surfer Kids scores historic 2nd place at the Rip Curl Grom Search in Port Alfred.

The Surfer Kids & BitcoinEkasi: Surfing + Bitcoin for Real Empowerment

The Surfer Kids Non-Profit runs a core surf program five days a week for up to 50 children from Mossel Bay’s poorest township.

In 2021, the organisation launched BitcoinEkasi. An extension inspired by Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. To build a circular Bitcoin economy within the same community it serves. The dual focus on surfing excellence and financial sovereignty is proving transformative.

Avethandwa’s podium finish is living proof that consistent coaching, mental conditioning, and community support can produce world-class athletes from any background.

What This Means for South African Surfing:

  • First podium at a pro junior event for The Surfer Kids.
  • Strong signal that township talent is ready to compete at the highest junior level.
  • National Junior Championships still to come in September – watch this space.
11-year-old Avethandwa Mosikare from The Surfer Kids scores historic 2nd place at the Rip Curl Grom Search in Port Alfred.

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Avethandwa’s success is more than a surfing result. It’s a blueprint for youth empowerment across Africa.

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