Australia Takes First And Second At Kneeboard World Titles

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Over the weekend, Aussie kneelo Chayne Simpson took out his second Kneeboard World Championship. The championship was held at Jeffreys Bay, with good waves throughout the competition, culminating in 5-6 foot surf for the Final's Day.

Simpson, from Wollongong, beat another Gong kneelo, Albert Munoz, in the final. The two live near each other, surf together often, and are now ranked world No.1 and No.2.

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story included a photo that knocked twenty years off Chayne and Albert's age, while also adding blonde tips to their hair. Unfortunately for them, that photo has been replaced.

Chayne (left) and Albert (Legless.TV/Steen Barnes)

The following as per the press release:

French competitor Anne Milochau (FRA) showcased her exceptional technique and graceful carves to secure the Women’s World Kneeboard Title.

"It's been a dream coming to Jeffreys Bay. The warm welcome and fantastic event have made this week unforgettable," Milochau remarked.

In a nail-biting Pro Junior Final, Kevin Skvarna (USA) emerged victorious with a critical wave in the final moments of the heat, successfully defending his 2022 Pro Junior Title. Throughout the week, Australian prodigy Owen Fairweather (AUS) showed exceptionally mature surfing, and his hard work paid off on Finals day when he claimed the Junior Kneeboard Surfing Title.

Jedd McNeilage (RSA), surfing a board shaped by himself, claimed victory in the Seniors division with a buzzer beating wave, also defending his 2022 Senior Men’s title. In a heat with multiple former world champions, well-respected waterman and legendary Simon Farrer (AUS) took out the Kahunas division with a standout performance consisting of the highest score of the day – a remarkable 9.87 – complemented by an 8.33, earning him the division title. Jeffreys Bay’s Stephen Van Der Watt (RSA) used his intimate knowledge of the waves to put on exceptional surfing throughout the week, ultimately securing the Veterans title.

Lester Sweetman (RSA) an expert in powerful surf displayed prowess in the sizeable conditions to become the Grandmasters champion. In the Invincibles division, Scott Wessling (USA) aged over 70 years old, adeptly surfed the large waves to earn the Invincibles title. The CineFX Kneeboard Surfing World Titles 2024 has set a new benchmark for excellence in the sport, showcasing the natural beauty and high-performance potential of Jeffreys Bay.

The event is already being hailed as one of the best World Titles in Kneeboarding history, raising the bar for future competitions.

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Elliedog Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 12:34pm

Footage? . Kneelos in pumping surf a great watch. Example.... Simon Farrer big G Land. Unbelievable!!!

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vbaaccess Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 2:35pm

Footage of Chayne Simpson at Supers J-BAY before the World Kneeboard Titles 2024 event.
https://www.facebook.com/lawrence.r.atkinson/videos/906571231297678/?ido...

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kneelo Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 7:03pm

The whole event was live streamed. https://www.youtube.com/live/W7RXTVihRok?si=NytBDoIFjHFhNumO

Incredible work by the South Africans

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Watt Tyler Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 10:32pm

thanks for the link.
tried watching but found it hard to take seriously

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surfer1971 Tuesday, 27 Aug 2024 at 5:04am

Some of the best surfing I have ever seen was Parksy at Gland. Did a few trips there and just the positioning was amazing.

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peabo Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 12:52pm

What's going on with that photo?

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stunet Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 1:46pm

Fixed.

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dave Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 1:57pm

Agree. Almost looks AI generated. The way its smoothed out or something?

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rooftop Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 1:57pm

Filters

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daisy duke kaha... Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 2:01pm

The blonde tip filter.

Always a popular one.

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mr mick Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 2:08pm

Haha, Photos have been mixed up , that’s the winners from the juniors!

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Greebs Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 3:49pm

Chaynes thumbs look about right but everything else looks like it's from a Barbie promo including the hair.

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billie Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 9:32pm

It actually doesn’t look like Albert

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Akageorge Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 1:49pm

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Kneeboarder Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 5:48pm

The photos fine they’re both exceptionally good looking

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southernraw Monday, 26 Aug 2024 at 9:49pm

Congrats Chayne. 2 X World champ. YEW!!

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sammo Tuesday, 27 Aug 2024 at 8:42am

Unfortunately 61 year old South Gippsland legendary local and previous world champ Paul 'sheep go to heaven' O'neill missed out on a spot in the open finals this time around. No doubt will see him ripping the shit out of our favourite right hand reef during the coming awesome run of pumping swell down here in Vicco.

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indo-dreaming Wednesday, 28 Aug 2024 at 7:05am

I have a soft spot for kneeboarders Phillip Island was riddled with them in the 80s & 90s but there is barely any left now.

Waves were pumping

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3vickers Thursday, 29 Aug 2024 at 10:44am

+ 1 and the mp too... i don't reckon i've seen anyone riding them in the past 15 or so years

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nolocal Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024 at 4:47pm

?si=mlGb3_MxN4S2T367&t=736

sik monks

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nolocal Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024 at 4:48pm

start at 12 mins 30 seconds