By Pierre Tostee
Former national surf team member and multiple Western Province Champion Stacey Guy will sit out of the Mr Price Western Province Open on March 6 and 7 at her home town in Cape Town after suffering a broken ankle in Ballito last week. Guy was on a photo trip with her apparel sponsor Red alongside team mates Greg Emslie, Gary van Wieringin, Matt Kruger, Tammy Smith, Michelle Imeson and Tanah Rivalland when her dream weekend ended in the blink of an eye. The crew ended up surfing Salmon Bay which offered fun, rippable beach break lefts and rights for the majority of the sessions and that’s where it ended for Guy. On a bright and clear Sunday morning (February 7) Guy boosted a frontside air and when she connected with her board on the landing she knew immediately that she was in serious trouble.
“I felt the pain straight away and knew I had done something bad to my ankle,” said a disappointed Guy who at one point was facing surgery for her injury. After an initial check up with the doctors and one sleepless night Guy went for a second opinion the following day at Alballito Hospital and was relieved to find out that she wouldn’t have to go under the surgeon’s knife. After a two month break from her favorite pastime Guy should be back in the water making up for the lost time as she prepares for the long competition season ahead.
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