Hugo Naude

Home Town: George

Age: 19

Years bodyboarding: 9

Local: Herolds Bay

Claim to Fame: Hugo is known as the super grom. At only 17 years of age and with only 4 years in the water, his natural talent and fearless approach to bodyboarding is going to see him climb the ladder of the world ranks very soon. Hugo has shone brightly in the competitive bodyboaridng arena, dominating heats at Tand, the Walker Bay Pro, and the Maldives Pro.

Awards

SA Junior champ 2022

SA boy champ 2021

3rd for Juniors at the Maldives Pro

1st juniors and pros Port Alfred Amanzi challenge

The Cape Town Pro 2026 Line-Up