Richmark Holdings to Sponsor Promising Surfer James Ribbink

James Ribbink, considered by many to be one of the best and most promising young surfers in South Africa, is due to be sponsored by the Johannesburg-based investment company, Richmark Holdings. The sponsorship agreement comes following a string of hugely impressive performances by James in some of South Africa’s most prestigious surfing tournaments. 

At the inaugural RVCA Junior Surf Series, which was held at the Lower Point of J-Bay, James finished in 1st place in the U10’s division. He was also recently awarded surfer of the tournament at the Billabong Grom Games which took place earlier in the year. It is because of performances like this that have made James one of the most talked about young names in South African sport. As well as Richmark Holidings, James is also sponsored by some of the most prominent companies from the world of surfing such as Oakley, RVCA, Skullcandy and Channel Islands Surfboards.

Richmark Holdings

Founded in 2000, Richmark Holdings currently works with some of the country’s most talented young business people. The aim of Richmark is to assist companies through innovation and business continuity, with the main focus on long term growth. From small scale funding to majority shareholding and investment, Richmark Holdings helps promising companies to become successful leaders within their respective industries. Richmark Holdings continues to work with some of South Africa’s leading companies and boasts a varied and extensive portfolio of clients, which includes VoCall Cellular, Knox Titanium Volt Co., Bluechip Media and iBurst.

As well as its commercial ventures, Richmark Holdings also supports a number of charities and not-for-profit organizations in South Africa including the SA Rugby Legends Association, the Kirsty Watts Foundation, Smile Foundation, Joint Aid Management and the Bobbi Bear Foundation.

James Ribbink

For an eight year old, James Ribbink’s talent and courage on the waves is quite remarkable and his potential for further success is enormous. Under the watchful eye of his coach Graeme Hynes, James spends much of his spare time training at The New Pier in Durban. It is James’s commitment and dedication to the sport which has undoubtedly helped him to quickly develop into one of South Africa’s best young surfers, which for a youngster is hugely impressive. Whilst nobody can argue with his natural talent and ability on the water, James comes from rich surfing stock, with his father, Jason, a former junior and national champion. 

RVCA Junior Surf Series

Held at the surfing Mecca of Lower Point, Jeffreys Bay, the RVCA Junior Surf Series attracts nearly 100 of the best young surfers in South Africa who battle against the waves and each other for a share of prize money totaling more than R100,000. The event is split into seven different age divisions ranging from U10’s to U20’s for both boys and girls. 

As well as surfing, the RVCA Junior Series combines a number of different subcultures including fashion, art, modern lifestyle and music to encourage the young competitors to showcase their creativity and originality when performing on the waves.