Jeffreys Bay cut from World Surf League calendar due to lack of funding

Jeffreys Bay cut from World Surf League calendar due to lack of funding

Jeffreys Bay will not host a World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in 2026 after Gayton McKenzie’s national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture failed to confirm funding, forcing the prestigious competition to relocate to New Zealand. The announcement was made by Kouga Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman, who described the decision as a major disappointment for the coastal town, which has long been synonymous with elite international su…