Wetsuit drive brings waves of hope

Young surfers from Wave of Hope shone at the recent Ugu District surfing trials for the South African Junior Champion team.
Senzo Shange, coach and project leader of the Genesis Wave of Hope Surf Ministry, said the group – Zamokuhle Gcaba, Esam Nyembezi, Enhle Nyembezi and Angel Ngwane – did well in all their heats.
'The group of aspiring surfers are now waiting for the results to see if they made the team to compete in Jeffrey's Bay.'
Senzo thanked his assistant coaches, Samkelo Tshezi and Kwanele Lushaba, who play a huge role in guiding and training them.
This winter, Wave of Hope is collecting wetsuits and wax for surfers between the ages of 10 and 17.
Wave of Hope is a project of Genesis Hope South Africa that aims to support young teenagers in communities, by teaching surfing.
The team is out in the ocean all year round, building the community and disciplining young surfers.
But, winter brings cold water and young surfers don't have wetsuits to keep them warm.
Do you have a wetsuit that you no longer use? Drop-off is at Genesis Youth Centre in Port Shepstone until the end of July.
Contact Senzo on 078 7142289.
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