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The competition was planned for "Thick Lip" Swakopmund on the 2nd and 3rd of July 2005. However, as the waves were too small and not contestable the competition was postponed to the following weekend of the 9th and 10th of July.

A solid 6-foot ground swell came through and the light offshore east wind made perfect surfing conditions. Because of tides and conditions the competition was moved to the world-famous Walvis Bay surf break "Guns", south of Dolphin Park. Five divisions were contested and 26 people entered.

Open surfing was very close with the championship crown going to Torsten Gossow closely followed by 2004 winner Jay Sarro. Bernd Diener and Anko de Wet were in third and forth place respectively. Hardy Hofmeister, Henner Rodenwoldt, Jock Currie, Wynand Labuschagne, Frank Lohnert and Klaus Rapmund were knocked out during earlier heats. The competition was fierce.

The Junior surfing title went to Craig D’Oliviera, the Women’s title to Cisca Kaaijk who also took the development trophy.

Shaun Loubser won Bodyboarding for the 5th time followed very closely by Kyle Cyriax, Carlos Figueiredo and Pierre Jooste.

Longboarding trophy went to Rod Braby who also won the highest scoring wave of the contest. Hardy Hofmeister was placed second and Uwe Bernstein third.

The most improved surfer trophy went to Kyle Cyriax and Cisca Kaaijk took the "wipe out" of the competition award.

On the 2nd and 3rd of July fun events were held including an expression session. Rod Braby who achieved the highest scoring waves won this event, in second place was Wynand Labuschagne and third Hardy Hofmeister. Lee James obtained the judges award for the most entertaining surfer, he was also placed forth. The Namib Surf Club provided cash prizes.

Based on the results of the National and monthly competitions a team will be chosen to represent Namibia in the Aloha Cup challenge to be held in Cape Town on the 16 – 18th of December 2005. The team will consist of 5 males and one female surfer. At present South Africa, United Kingdom and Namibia will be competing, with Ireland and France other possibilities. Surfing South Africa will host the competition under the umbrella of the International Surfing Association.