Paul ‘Chow’ Sampson is a rising star in Cape Town’s surfing scene, known for his wavecatching abilities and tenacity. He recently won the champion’s title at the 2024 Cape Town Surf Pro, a World Surf League Qualifying Series event at Long Beach. Sampson’s journey to professional surfing is commendable, having come from an underprivileged background and honing his skills at Muizenberg’s beach breaks with support from SurfShack Outreach and Surfing South Africa. His victory at the Cape Town Surf Pro proves his extraordinary talents and earns him a place among the world’s top surfers.
