Having been out to South Africa once before back in 2016, I was itching to get back out there, being more prepared and knowing what to expect this time, I decided to get on the road.
Upon arrival in South Africa, alongside Tom Hewitt, founder of Surfers Not Street Children, I touched down in Durban. Hitting the ground running I spent most of the first week soaking up the vibes and hanging in and around the Ballito Pro, networking, catching up with friends, soaking up the vibes and familiarizing myself with the QS. The following day the contest had finished I took a flight to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, followed by roughly an hour's car journey to the world-famous Jeffreys Bay where I spent three of the best weeks of my life at the Corona JBay open. To make it to JBay and to overlook the point was a special feeling, one I'll never forget.
From dawn to dusk every day, I would study the contest carefully, hang out with and meet some of the best surfers on the planet and score the best waves I've ever had. It was crazy, and there is no feeling like gliding down the line on one of those perfect JBay runners. A place where I felt I could truly live in the moment and enjoy every single second of every day.
Tom had bought a group of girls down from Durban, launching a 'girls surf too' campaign empowering vulnerable youngsters through surfing. It was amazing to see how full of infectious energy and how perpetually stoked they were in and out of the water, watching the contest and surfing with some of their heroes.
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2020 Wetsuit Guide
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CEYLON STORIES
SERENDIPIDITY IN THE INDIAN OCEAN.
ENGLISH NATIONALS
TOLCARNE TAILSPINS IN THE LAST COMP FOR A WHILE . . . MAYBE
THE ST VALENTINE 'S DAY MASSACRE
ROB MILES AND CALLUM DAVID THOMAS MIX IT UP WITH THE WORLD’S BEST AT ALL TIME SAFI.
BARBADOS
FAMILY FRIENDLY SURF TRIPPING TIPS
GENE GENIE
FROM PAIGNTON THROUGH VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS WITH A SOJOURN IN THE SCOTTISH ISLES EUGENE TOLLEMACHE NOW CALLS INDO HOME AND IS LOVING LIFE
*OCCIDENTAL DRIFT
THE BLEEDING EDGE OF SURF EXPLORATION IS A HOT, INHOSPITABLE PLACE. BUT WORTH THE MISSION.
TASMANIA ART CLUB
BRENDON GIBBENS AND DION AGIUS EXPLORE THE LITTLE CHUNK HANGING OFF THE BOTTOM OF AUSTRALIA AND GET CREATIVE
Mr Smith
THE GENIAL ED SMITH IS ONE OF THOSE SURFERS THAT HAS A TON OF ABILITY AND TOYED WITH THE COMP SCENE BUT SOON REALISED A REAL TRADE AND SURFING FOR HIMSELF WAS A WISER OPTION. WE BUMPED INTO HIM ON OUR MISSION TO SCOTLAND, AND HE WAS KILLING IT EVERY SESSION. SUPER STYLISH, ALWAYS DEEP, A PLEASURE TO SHOOT. HE 'S A GOOD BLOKE TO GO FOR A PINT WITH TOO.
SETH MOZ
SETH MORRIS IS A YOUNG PRO FROM A QUIET PART OF WALES. HE JOINED US ON OUR WINTER MISSION TO PORTUGAL, WHERE HE IMPRESSED ALL WITH HIS STYLISH ATTACK. READ ON FOR A PEEK INSIDE HIS HEAD.
