Surfing
Kick Back, Relax, And Enjoy These Surfer Kook Wipeouts [Video]
02 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A kook, defined as “an individual with no understanding of the social and sartorial norms of surfing”, is an easy target. Here are some classic wipeouts.
These Are The Fearless Nominees For The 2020 Big Wave Awards [Videos]
12 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The contenders for one of the World Surf League’s most coveted prizes, the 2020 XXL Biggest Wave award, have recently been announced.
Insane Footage Of Night-Time Surfers Enjoying Bioluminescent Waves [Videos]
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Nighttime beachgoers in California were treated to a natural light show as bioluminescent algae lit up the waves.
That Time Siya Kolisi And Jordy Smith Went Surfing [Video]
02 Mar 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Siya Kolisi and Jordy Smith managed to find time to meet up for a surf, with the Springbok captain riding a custom surfboard shaped by Jordy’s father.
Big Wave Surfer Lucky To Be Alive After Brutal Nazaré Wipeout [Videos]
13 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pro surfer Alex Botelho and his jetski-riding partner Hugo Vau will never forget the inaugural World Surf League’s Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge.
Epic Videos Of Nazare’s Big Wave Surfers
25 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Portuguese seaside town of Nazare has become world-famous for its big waves, and it’s serving up some monsters this season.
Red Bull Highlights Cape Town Surfing NGO Visited By Meghan And Harry [Video]
29 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
‘Waves for Change’ is a social enterprise that uses surfing to help vulnerable children escape the cycle of abuse and poverty.
Surfers Reckon This Simple Trick Could Scare Off Sharks
23 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Surfers are making a simple modification to their boards, in the hopes that it could ward off sharks.
Amazon Snakes And Piranhas Won’t Stop This Guy Surfing The World’s Longest Wave [Video]
12 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Let surfer Serginho Laus talk you through what it takes to ride the world’s longest, and possibly most piranha-populated, wave.
Cape Surf Community Rocked By Murder
10 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst the exact details remain unconfirmed, reports are circulating that a surfer was murdered after being taken from the vicinity of the popular Witsands surfing spot.
Ever Wanted To Surf The Last Wave Of The Zambezi? Check This Awesome Video
29 Mar 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The mighty Zambezi is known for its river rafting and mean rapids, but did you know there’s a pretty gnarly wave, too? Two SA surfers went looking for it.
Good News For Surfers: ‘Shark-Proof’ Wetsuits
01 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A group of researchers in Australia are developing a ‘shark-proof’ wetsuit, which might help some surfers feel a little more relaxed in the water.
People Are Freaking Out About This First Thursday Surf Photography Exhibition
04 Dec 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
December’s First Thursday is probably the most exciting in Cape Town’s First Thursday calendar. This whole place is already in holiday mode, and then you add a fresh payday to that.
There’s A Really Terrible Vibe With Kommetjie’s Surfers These Days
30 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Surfing is supposed to be about love, peace and compassion, but over on Longbeach that vibe appears to have turned nasty and violent.
What South Africa’s Top Surfers Have To Say About Day Zero [Videos]
23 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jordy Smith, Mikey February and Frank Solomon are three of this country’s top surfers. They want the world to know that #itsallstillhere.
Some Of The Responses To Our ‘Kommetjie Surf Wars’ Story Are Hilarious
01 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last Friday, we wrote about a voice note doing the rounds, where a surfer was less than impressed with a paddleboarder. Our readers have had their say.
Kommetjie Surfer’s Angry Voice Note To Paddleboarder Is The Best Thing Ever [Audio]
28 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Over in Kommetjie, the battle between surfers and paddleboarders has been going on for decades. Seems like things have escalated.
Watch A Surfer Ride A Namibian Wave For 1,5km [Video]
27 Jul 2018 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Some kid from Hawaii just surfed one of the longest ever waves documented, and we’ve got a video to prove it.
Results And Highlights From The 2018 Digicape Tand Invitational [Video]
23 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Only the gutsiest bodyboarders have what it takes to tackle the formidable force of nature that is the Tand wave. In the end, there could only be one winner.
Déjà Vu As Shark Delays J-Bay Open Surf Comp [Videos]
05 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
In a case of ‘we’ve been here before, haven’t we’, another shark was spotted by event officials swimming near unsuspecting surfers at the iconic surf spot.
Ballito Surf Pro Competition Accused Of “Blatant Sexism” [Image]
27 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Organisers of a surfing tournament in Ballito have been hit with claims of sexism, after a picture of their two winners went viral on social media.
Can We Chat About Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch? [Videos]
18 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Surf enthusiasts travel the world in search of the perfect wave, but over at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch they just keep on rolling in.
NEW WORLD RECORD: Here’s The Biggest Wave Ever Surfed [Video]
02 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ever wondered what it’s like to take on an 80-foot monster and live to tell the tale? Brazilian Rodrigo Koxa knows, and it earned him a world record.
Andy Irons Doccie May Make You Shed A Tear [Trailer]
25 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Despite his death back in 2010, Andy Irons remains one of surfing’s most loved and respected competitors. Turns out he was battling some serious demons.
The ‘Hyper-Sexualised’ World Of Female Surfing
23 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
For decades, professional female surfers have been profiled as surfing sex objects, but now one pro is calling out the industry.
Search For Head Of Quiksilver Surfwear Called Off
01 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Despite a massive effort by search and rescue teams off the coast of France, the search for Pierre Agnes has now been called off.
The Biggest Monster Wave Surf Wipeout We’ve Seen This Year [Video]
10 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Andrew Cotton caught a monster of a wave off the coast of Portugal that nearly took his life. Watch the moment here.
If You Only Watch One J-Bay Surf Video Make Sure It’s This One
03 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Despite the fact that a few sharks decided to make an appearance, this year’s J Bay Open still managed to put on one hell of a show. This video just about sums that up.
Mami Wata, The Cape Town Surf Brand Making Waves In Europe [Video]
02 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Created with the idea of exploring Africa’s relationship with the four oceans that surround it, Mami Wata is a local brand that seems to be going places.
J-Bay Open Postponed As Shark Breaches With Surfers In Water [Videos]
19 Jul 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
South Africa’s premier surf competition was called off for the day after a shark was spotted breaching beyond the break. Also, Jordy Smith is an absolute machine.
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