John Catlin

John Catlin

AKA: Cato

Home town: Cape Town

Age: 45

Years bodyboarding: 26

Local: Llandudno

Claim To fame. Cato is one of those dark horses. On any given day he seems to find all the diamonds in the rough. John is an exceptional tube rider and fearless in large surf. This will be a local to keep your eye on if the waves get big and gnarly.

Awards:

3rd Bayview Big Wave Challenge 2004
Tand Invitational 2024

The Cape Town Pro 2026 Line-Up