South African surfer Zoë Steyn had a strong surf but narrow missed out on the Indian Ocean and Francophonie Cup, taking silver behind eventual winner Aelan Vaast in Trois-Bassins, in Reunion Island on Sunday 23 November 2024 in Trois-Bassins, in Reunion Island.
The powerful goofy-footer Steyn who hails from East London surfed a strong event but was unlucky in the final, needing another score and was defeated by Vaast.
The South African team fared well, with two surfers making it to their respective finals.
“It has been an absolute pleasure to coach such a talented South African team at the Coupe de Surf Francophonie et Ocean Indien,” said team coach Liam Wood.
File Photo: Supplied
“Reunion and the French federation opened their arms to South Africa. The standard of surfing was truly high, and the future of surfing from the Pacific and Indian Ocean countries will be forced to reckon with in the future.”
“Zoë along with her team mates stood out throughout the competition. I am genuinely proud of their professionalism and standard of surfing. They flew the SA flag high. Thank you, Surfing South Africa, The French Surfing Federation and the Reunion Surf League for a genuinely unforgettable competition. We can’t wait to be part of more series like this in the future.”
Women’s Final at the Coupe de Surf Francophonie et Ocean Indien at Trois-Bassins, Reunion Island, on 23 November, 2024
1 – Aelan Vaast (New Aquitaine) 11.33
2 – Zoë Steyn (South Africa) 7.50
3 – Kahili Simon (Tahiti) 6.63
4 – Miliani Simon (Tahiti) 6.60
Original Copy: Surfing South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: South African surfer Zoë Steyn (pictured in a Ballito Open file photo) had a strong surf but narrow missed out on the Indian Ocean and Francophonie Cup, taking silver behind eventual winner Aelan Vaast in Trois-Bassins, in Reunion Island on Sunday, 23 November, 2024. File Photo: Pierre Tostee/WSL
Photo 2 Caption: Zoë Steyn with coach Liam Wood and Team SA to the Coupe de Surf Francophonie et Ocean Indien at Trois-Bassins, Reunion Island. File Photo: Supplied
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