As a Nelson Mandela Bay team member, Chloe finished second (U16 division) at the 2018 Sea Harvest South African Grommet Surfing Games held in Port Elizabeth. All the coastal provinces compete.
Chloe also helped coach and train the “lighties”, the little ones that surf (U10 division).
“I really enjoy coaching and helping kids that want to learn how to surf,” says Atkinson. “The kids can get off the street and find a safe space with surf programs.”
Many of the “lighties” are participants of the 9Miles Project, a community development program (to which Chloe volunteers) that uses surfing as a catalyst to engage at-risk youth in impoverished neighborhoods of Cape Town, Elands Bay, and St. Francis.
In Africa, 66.8% of children under 17 years of age live in poverty.
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Chloe is an impressive, passionate surfer! Enjoyed reading about her and appreciate the efforts she puts forth in helping youngsters! Sure hope the harsh beach closures end quickly. Another good read indeed, The Walden Word!
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