surfing
Did You See That Shark Breach Before The J-Bay Surf Competition? [Video]
14 Jul 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A shark making an appearance at the J-Bay Open surf event is nothing new. Most (in)famously, Mick Fanning was actually attacked at the 2015 J-Bay Open.
Official New World Record For Biggest Wave Ever Surfed [Video]
25 May 2022 by Kiernan / No Comments
German surfer Sebastian Steudtner is the proud new holder of the Guinness World Record for the biggest wave ever surfed.
They Reckon This Could Be The ‘Drive To Survive’ Of Surfing [Trailer]
29 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘Make or Break’ follows the World Surf League and promises the same behind the scenes action that has made ‘Drive to Survive’ such a huge hit.
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.
Just Jordy Smith Absolutely Tearing It Up At J-Bay [Video]
23 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jordy’s story is being told in ‘Silver Linings’, which covers the incredible highs and devastating lows Jordy has experienced in his life recently.
How Jordy Smith Spent His Cape Town Winter [Video]
04 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jordy’s passion for surfing has taken him to most of the world’s premier surf spots, although the past 18 months have obviously thrown a spanner in the works.
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.
Win A Customised Surfscapes Framed Print Valued At More Than R6 000
04 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Artist Craig Cockcroft’s ‘Surfscapes’ exhibition takes place this weekend. Better still, you can win a customised painting from the comfort of your couch.
Radical Drone Footage Of Great White Having A Good Squizz At Pro Surfer [Video]
08 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pro surfer Matt Wilkinson was out for a paddle off the coast of Ballina in New South Wales, Australia, when a shark decided to take a closer look.
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.
Videos Show Why Someone Just Died ‘Subway Surfing’ In New York
26 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A teenage boy was killed while allegedly surfing on top of a subway train, a popular, but dangerous, activity in New York.
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.
These Surfers Will Never Get This Close To A Whale Again [Video]
15 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
18-year-old Payton Landaas was tracking a whale when he saw it swimming towards a dozen or so surfers off the coast of Southern California.
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.
Please Enjoy This Mountain Biker Parody Of The ‘Kommetjie Surf Wars’ Drama [Audio]
05 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It was only a matter of time until someone decided to create a parody of the Kommetjie surfer beef, and this one takes place on the trails, boet.
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.
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.
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