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Has The Mythical 100-Foot Wave Finally Been Surfed? [Video]
04 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Mason Barnes may well have ridden the first-ever 100-foot wave, catching a monster at famed Portuguese surf spot Nazaré.
Big Wednesday – What Caused The Insane Waves In Cape Town Last Week [Videos]
24 Jan 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Cape coast was battered by massive swells last week, with big wave fans using the opportunity to ride some epic waves.
Kommetjie Big Wave Surfer Takes On Jaws In New Doccie [Trailer]
21 Oct 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Matt Bromley’s travels have taken him around the globe to popular spots in Hawaii, California, Indonesia, and Ireland.
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.
Even Surfers Should See The Humour In This Beach Protest Piss-Take
07 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier in the week, many surfers protested about the beaches remaining closed on alert level 4. Cue the jokes and piss-takes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If You’re Tired Of Missing Good Surf In Cape Town Check This Out
23 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Muizenberg is Cape Town’s most popular surf spot, visited by beginners and masters alike. But how can you tell what the waves are like before you get there?
Do You Enjoy Stand Up Paddleboarding? Your Life Is About To Change [Video]
05 May 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s a man over in Hawaii called Kai Lenny, and his latest SUP gadget is set to revolutionise the sport (hobby?) for good.
Ride A Barrel In Tahiti In This Interactive Epic Video
19 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Check out what if feels like to bank one of Tahiti’s famous barrels as one rider caught it all on video.
KFC Balls It Up Again With Tasteless Shark Attack Commercial [Video]
19 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Mick Fanning’s near-death encounter with a Great White in July has been parodied by KFC in their latest ad campaign, but his family’s not too happy about it.
66 People Surfing One Surfboard [Video]
22 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
In case you are wondering – yes, that would be a new world record. Over to the folks in California to show us how it’s done.
You Live In Cape Town And You Don’t Surf? Here’s A Cheap Intro Surf Lesson Just For You
28 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Stop gawking from the beach and get inside a barrel with a little professional help. Also, up your cool factor by about 200% at the same time.
California Storms So Big People Surf On Lake [Video]
12 Dec 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A massive storm descended upon California, this can only mean one thing: Surf’s up dudes! Check out this incredible waves here!
Congrats: South Africa Is The World’s Second Most Miserable Country
08 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Apparently we are not as happy as we think we are. South Africa comes in at number two on this list, which is and isn’t a surprise. Have a look at who is slightly more happier than us.
[Winners Announced] Probably The Coolest Longboard Ever – Could Be Yours [Competition]
28 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 15 Comments
Dig in to the old archives, photo albums or just anywhere epic where you can get your hands on a VINTAGE surf or skate image – you might skate away with one of these…
Awesome Footage Of Concussed Bodyboarder Rescue In Noordhoek This Weekend [Video]
19 May 2014 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
Local photo/video hobbyist David McMaster captured this footage on the weekend. Dramatic scenes beautifully filmed as someone rescues this guy and brings him home – in a barrel nogal..
The World Famous Kommetjie Festival Is This Weekend – Be There
02 Dec 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Siesa, my bru! It’s the Kommetjie Festival on Saturday and if you’ve never done it before, I assure you it’s worth your while. The ‘Anything That Floats’ feature is my personal favourite. Go down, grab a beer and have a jol! Read on for details..
This Guy Might Have Surfed The Biggest Wave Ever [VIDEO]
29 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When it comes to breaking records, some choose the safer route: opting to put straws in their mouths. Some, on the other hand, enjoy being towed into 30-metre waves by a jetski. This was the gambit of one Carlos Burle, in an attempt to break the world record for biggest wave ever surfed, held by Garret McNamara, who successfully carved a 23-metre behemoth just two years ago.
They’re Using Drones To Shoot Surf Videos Now – And They’re Awesome [VIDEO]
16 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Surf videos just got even more gnarly than before. Surfers are being shot from whole new angles using drones. Check out the fresh new perpective in this video.
Twiggy Baker Surfs Gigantic 20m Wave [Photo]
12 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards acknowledge the achievements of the world’s finest surfers in the biggest waves, anywhere in the world. Twiggy Baker caught this beast last week.
J-Lo Buys SA Surf Photographer’s Prints From Ralph Lauren [Gallery]
08 Aug 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
Cape Town based surf photographer, Ant Fox, has pulled something of a coup, with some of his recent prints being bought by US pop star, Jennifer Lopez, following her visit to the Ralph Lauren store in the Hamptons.
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