Over the weekend, Aussie kneelo Chayne Simpson took out his second Kneeboard World Championship. The championship was held at Jeffreys Bay, with good waves throughout the competition, culminating in 5-6 foot surf for the Final's Day.

Simpson, from Wollongong, beat another Gong kneelo, Albert Munoz, in the final. The two live near each other, surf together often, and are now ranked world No.1 and No.2.

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story included a photo that knocked twenty years off Chayne and Albert's age, while also adding blonde tips to their hair. Unfortunately for them, that photo has been replaced.

Chayne (left) and Albert (Legless.TV/Steen Barnes)

The following as per the press release:

French competitor Anne Milochau (FRA) showcased her exceptional technique and graceful carves to secure the Women’s World Kneeboard Title.

"It's been a dream coming to Jeffreys Bay. The warm welcome and fantastic event have made this week unforgettable," Milochau remarked.

In a nail-biting Pro Junior Final, Kevin Skvarna (USA) emerged victorious with a critical wave in the final moments of the heat, successfully defending his 2022 Pro Junior Title. Throughout the week, Australian prodigy Owen Fairweather (AUS) showed exceptionally mature surfing, and his hard work paid off on Finals day when he claimed the Junior Kneeboard Surfing Title.

Jedd McNeilage (RSA), surfing a board shaped by himself, claimed victory in the Seniors division with a buzzer beating wave, also defending his 2022 Senior Men’s title. In a heat with multiple former world champions, well-respected waterman and legendary Simon Farrer (AUS) took out the Kahunas division with a standout performance consisting of the highest score of the day – a remarkable 9.87 – complemented by an 8.33, earning him the division title. Jeffreys Bay’s Stephen Van Der Watt (RSA) used his intimate knowledge of the waves to put on exceptional surfing throughout the week, ultimately securing the Veterans title.

Lester Sweetman (RSA) an expert in powerful surf displayed prowess in the sizeable conditions to become the Grandmasters champion. In the Invincibles division, Scott Wessling (USA) aged over 70 years old, adeptly surfed the large waves to earn the Invincibles title. The CineFX Kneeboard Surfing World Titles 2024 has set a new benchmark for excellence in the sport, showcasing the natural beauty and high-performance potential of Jeffreys Bay.

The event is already being hailed as one of the best World Titles in Kneeboarding history, raising the bar for future competitions.