Ralph Hoppe

Home Town: Cape Town

Age: 44

Years bodyboarding: 25

Local: Melkbostand

Claim to Fame: Ralph Hoppe is originally from the other side of the country, he now lives in Cape Town and can be found charging the cold waters of the West Coast. He got back into the swing of things last year where he ended up in 2nd place in the Master’s division while representing the Cape Winelands Bodyboarding team at the SA Champs that was held at Betties Bay and Onrus.

Awards

Quarter-Finals: SA Champs Pro 1999 (Southern Cape)

1st: SA Champs Mens 2006 (EPBA)

3rd: SA Champs Mens 2007 (EPBA)

2nd: SA Champs 2023 (CWB)