Herold's Bay Delivers As Four Champions Emerge At Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro

June 22, 2026

Masencamp, Baum, Winter And Venter Celebrate Finals-Day Success

VICTORIA BAY, George, South Africa – Herold's Bay delivered the perfect backup venue for Finals Day as four champions emerged from the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and inaugural Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior yesterday (June 21).

With small surf forcing organisers to move from Victoria Bay, clean two-to-four-foot waves provided an ideal canvas for the final day performances from some of the most talented and dedicated surfers in the country.

Adin Masencamp and Sarah Baum claimed the men's and women's Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 titles, while Simon Winter and Anastasia Venter won the inaugural Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior divisions.

Anastasia Venter, Sarah Baum, Adin Masencamp and Simon Winter:

Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro 2026 winners Photo: WSL / Kody McGregor

The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 marked the opening event of the WSL Africa 2026/2027 Qualifying Series season, while the newly introduced Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior served as the second stop of the regional Junior Qualifying Series.

“I’m so stoked,” said Masencamp. “This is one I really wanted to tick off the box.”

The women's QS title went to Baum after a strong performance against France's Sarah Leiceaga in a high-quality final.

“I’m so stoked I got to go left all day,” said Baum. “Sarah was ripping, so it was an awesome final.”

New Pro Junior Event Produces New Winners

The inaugural Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior proved a successful addition to the event, with two new champions crowned in the junior divisions.

Kommetjie's Simon Winter secured the biggest result of his young career, claiming his first Junior Qualifying Series victory with a winning total of 13.50 in the final against top seed Levi Epenetos.

“I went out there, got two waves, and got it done,” said Winter.

In the girls' division, Anastasia Venter capitalised on a dramatic final to secure victory and move to the top of the regional rankings.

“I feel so amazing,” said Venter. “I’m just so happy to be here and to take out the win. I’m glad to be back up on the podium!”

Anastasia Venter finding form, en route to victory © Kody McGregor

Standout Performances Earn Special Awards

While four titles were decided in the water, several competitors were also recognised for exceptional performances throughout the weekend.

The Royal St Andrews Hotel awarded a four-night stay during the upcoming 2027 Port Alfred Easter Festival, which includes the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup QS 4,000 event to Brad Scott. The prize recognised Scott's outstanding performances throughout the event, including one of the highest heat totals of the competition on his run to the final.

Neil Schalkwyk congratulates Brad Scott on the Royal St Andrews Hotel prize © Kody McGregor

Bilt Surfboards International presented custom De'zin Creations trophies and custom surfboard prizes to Simon Winter and Emily Jenkinson for their breakout performances in the Pro Junior event.

Simon Winter, trophy and prize, with Neil Schalkwyk, and Tas Cresswell from Harcourts

As part of the award, Winter and Jenkinson will each receive a surfboard of their choice from the Bilt International stable, including Channel Islands Surfboards, ...Lost by Mayhem, Bilt and Chilli Surfboards.

Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Men’s Final Results
1- Adin Masencamp (RSA) 14.50
2- Brad Scott (RSA) 9.50

Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Women’s Final Results
1- Sarah Baum (RSA) 12.83
2- Sarah Leiceaga (FRA) 11.84

Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior Men’s Final Results
1- Simon Winter (RSA) 13.50
2- Levi Epenetos (RSA) 11.53
3- Luc Lepront (RSA) 9.44
4- Ryan Coelho (BRA) 8.67

Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior Women’s Final Results
1- Anastasia Venter (RSA) 10.67
2- Louise Lepront (RSA) 9.44
3- Camilla Heuer (RSA) 9.33
4- Emily Jenkinson (RSA) 8.00

The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior were supported by George Municipality, George Tourism, The Pottery, Sir Fruit, Bliz Eyewear, Bilt International, Betify, Yeti, Red Bull, The Royal St Andrews Hotel and Harcourts South Africa.