After securing first place in the knee division, Tyler Pike, a 27-year-old colourist and skilled surfer from Cape Town, has been selected to represent South Africa at the 2023 ISA World Para Surfing Championships held in California’s seaside city, Huntington Beach.
Tyler works as a digital comics colourist for Jincom in the coastal suburb of Kommetjie. The salty sea breeze not only provides a refreshing backdrop to his daily life but also brings a constant temptation to hone his surfing skills.
Tyler has managed to save R36 000, but he will still require another R55 000 or more to cover essential expenses.
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The International Surfing Association’s World Para Surfing Championship is a globally celebrated event that brings together over 130 adaptive surfers from more than 30 countries. The year’s event will be held from 5 to 11 November in California’s iconic surfing city, Huntington Beach.
This competition showcases the talents and abilities of parasurfers and serves as a platform to raise awareness about adaptive surfing and promote inclusivity in the world of water sports.
To compete in the ISA World Para Surfing Championships, Tyler faces various expenses:
- Travel costs: Approximately 25 000 to 27 000 is needed to cover his airfare to and from California.
- Accommodation: Accommodation costs are expected to reach up to R30 000.
- Day-to-day expenses: While the exact figure for daily expenses is difficult to determine at this point, Tyler will need funds to cover food, transportation and other necessities during his stay in California.
Donate:
Financial support, no matter the amount, will go a long way in helping Tyler proudly represent South Africa in California this November.
Donations can be made via Tyler’s BackaBuddy account, accessible here.
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Picture: Tyler PiKe / Facebook
