This past weekend was truly a celebration of women as the 3rd Annual LaMuse Classic was hosted in the Mother City. This one of a kind event is the first and only all-female surf contest in South Africa and is one not to be missed. With a record number of competitors this year, and with divisions ranging from u14’s all the way to the Lady Legends (60+ years old), the style and grace factor was through the roof. 

All Images – Kody McGregor

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The event concluded with all the finals being held in fun 2-3 foot ‘berg conditions. All in all, great waves were ridden and the beauty of longboarding was on show for us to feel inspired by. 

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