Rip Curl International Qualifier Leah Lepront Carries South Africa to the World Stage
Goofy-footed surfer Leah Lepront has ridden back-to-back under-16 Rip Curl GromSearch titles in Port Alfred all the way to the Rip Curl International Finals, and this Youth Month she shows how bright the future of SA women’s surfing looks.
Young Surfing Stars Leah Lepront and Taylor Emslie Triumph at Rip Curl GromSearch in Port Alfred
Leah Lepront dominated the 2026 Rip Curl GromSearch’s Premier U16 division, showcasing exceptional skill to secure her berth into the Rip Curl International Finals in gruelling conditions at East Beach in Port Alfred on Monday
Emily Jenkinson Wins the Rip Curl GromSearch Series 2025
Despite a fierce challenge from Leah Lepront in the Seal Point final, Emily Jenkinson dug deep to clinch the Rip Curl GromSearch Series 2025 South African title to earn her spot to represent Mzansi at the International Finals in France this November
Leah Lepront Earns Premier Rip Curl GromSearch U16 Division Title
Event form surfer Leah Lepront has won the Premier U16 Girls division of the Rip Curl GromSearch, presented by the Royal St Andrews Hotel and supported by Sea Harvest, at East Beach in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, on Sunday