1 - Matthew Bouman: World Surf Ski champion; most decorated Ocean athlete in South Africa; one of the best long distance surf ski paddlers in the world; won the most ironman titles in South Africa; raced in the prestigious Uncle Tobys Australian Super Series 

2 - Connor Botha: He is the young from Durban with huge potential. Current ranked 2nd he is climbing the Ocean Heroes ladder to be number 1. He best leg is the swim leg, followed by board then ski. 

3 - Sanele Nxumalo: 5 x lifegurd endurance champion (800m swim 2km beach run 800m) Surf swim finalist at rescue 2016.(Netherlands); Four elements 5km surf swim 2015 2nd male ; 2016 3rdmale; 2017 2nd male ; 2016 annual Miway surf winner 1,9km; Multiple surf swim winner kzn lifesaving series; Multe swimathlone series winner (swim run)

4 - George Edward. The focused young gun has emerged as a serious competitor from Durban. Does he have the skills to be the best in 2019? 

5 - Keaton Riddle: One of the best board paddlers in the Ocean Heroes. He has the potential to be a top 5 given his swim leg improves. The man from Durban is hungry to climb the ladder will be ready for the next series. 

6 - Sebastian Garreau: Surf swim (SA champs) - 2nd Run, swim, run (SA champs)- 2nd Overall at SA champs- 3rd Iron man (KZN CHAMPS)- 2nd

7 - Gene Prato: His strength is surf ski paddling. His forte is his endurance which greatly assists him in on the board and swim leg.