I’ve just discovered a really cool little heath food and smoothie bar call ‘Mango’ in Ponta. They serve healthy delicious food that is the trademark of good surfer hangouts around the world. They have only been open for a few months but are already a firm favourite with the locals. If you are in the hood check them out, especially if you are hungry after a surf. Denise and Nigel are onto a good thing delivering something that strangely never existed in Ponta before. I had an awesome mango banana smoothie and a tasty seared chicken, avo and mango wrap. Hopefully this heralds the end of my staple Mozambican diet of Future Life and 2M Beer.
So what am I doing writing food revues from Mozambique? Well Mango turned out to be the consolation prize to this trip.
After a week of scrutinising the charts for Southern Mozambique courtesy of Funso’s activity in the channel from the safety of Durban and the comfort of the New Pier barrels – seriously where else in the world can you drive your car to the edge of the sea, walk along a long pier and jump straight into the line-up of cooking barrelling sandbottom right-handers, surf for 2 hrs and still be at work by 8am?
Funso last weekend in Durban, image Miller.
Anyway despite the local perfection on my doorstep I hankered after the tropical beauty of Mozambique and the promise of deserted, long walls. Every single person I approached to come up with me couldn’t make it so I came alone. Maybe they all knew something I didn’t. On any surf trip you hold out hope until you actually see the surf. I was no different until I looked across the break and my eyes delivered a message to my brain that it didn’t want to accept. The 6-8ft offshore perfection I was hoping for dissolved before my eyes into a series of lumpy, wind-damaged random 4ft peaks. To make matters worse the first puffs of the onshore slapped me in the face. As a final insult to what was turning into a right royal skunking I could see that the storm swell of Funso a few days before had ripped the sand off the point leaving a massive hole where the waves should be breaking.
Not what you travel to Mozambique for..
I paddled out anyway, I had to salvage some face. I got about 45 mins in the water before the onshore and the bluebottles relegated me to the beach. Talk about a washout!
I re-learned an important lesson on this trip. The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence and as South Africans we’re mostly spoiled by the quality of our home breaks.
At least I got to re-connect with the cool peeps of Ponta and I discovered Mango for future reference.
John
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Posted by Tiffany on the 20/02/2012 19:12
Great Stuff, I have been a dinvig instructor since 1993 and I teach Scuba Diving in English and japanese language. geat Job with the English Sanshin Pages!
Posted by Taryn on the 24/02/2012 06:26
Hey:) so great to see Mango in thebomb! way to go. There is yet another health shop in Ponta, go check it out! Amazing. Mango and Tarragon's offer a great variety of health foods.
Go check it out when you guys are there again...
xox
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29/01/2012
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Aquatic Cinematic
29/01/2012
All images by Kelly Cestari
We've all seen the A-Frame from above the surface, this is the what it looks like below.
The anchor of a tail stomping stall.
All good things come to those who wait.
Jordy had a few guessing as to what his board art meant, all was revealed when his website launched.
The view from underneath is just as good as the view from inside.
Shooting underwater you soon learn to dodge the fingers of turbulence.
Like a marshmallow cloud just not as pleasant is the wipeout.
On clean days when it is overcrowded one can get very jealous towards the fish and their permanent view.
Some push unders look and feel bad but you still come out unscathed.
This poor lady was not as lucky as the water storm rolling towards her had her rolling backwards to the beach.
Sometimes setting a clean line is all you need for a wave to feel good.
The moment of contemplation when the swell is building and the reef does not get any softer.
Monkey see Monkey do.
It never grows old.
Holding your breath can result in some classic Facebook faces.
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Posted by Ahmed on the 22/02/2012 04:55
Simplemente pretecfo el trabajo. He visto cosas similares pero que pierden absolutamente la danza. Aqui ellas trabajan involucrando la danza de forma muy inteligente en donde va la percusion, sacandose partido. Felicitaciones.
Great aipplcation. Thank you very much. My two cents Instead of built in effects, write the software so the user can plugin effects of their choice. You focus your energies on the glitch part of the deal. Thanks again
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The million dollar view.
20/01/2012
All images by Kelly Cestari
Before the swell picks up and the direction is just right Backdoor throws nicely no matter if you are a known name or a no name.
The spit so strong the rainbow showing exactly where the pot of gold lies.
If you could bottle this and sell it, it would be the million dollar view.
There should also be a Face of the Winter competition.
Fish view of the bum drag.
It is called Off the Wall because you surf Off The Wall.
Pinballs comes alive on the right Waimea swell size.
Davey Brand and Steven Sawyer literally took an hour to get ready for this session.
New location New moves. Davey wasn't initially keen on surfing here but 10 mins into it he confessed it was fun.
Steven Sawyer had it to himself the day before Davey joined the stealth mission.
Davey thought he would check how close he could get before I would flinch.
Steven just had to one up him.
Bodyboard, inside barrel, camera, a photographer will make a self portrait.
From skepticism to saying lets come back tomorrow.
In the words of Drama "Steven listens to Coldplay to amp up for boys".
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WhatSUP?
18/01/2012
I received the mail below today from The West Coast Boardriders who asked us to publish it. In the interests of constructive debate we've decided to go ahead. We welcome your comments.
John
There has been an ongoing debate regarding the sport of SUP riding and how it affects surfers in the line-up. Without getting into the personal contrasting feelings everyone has regarding the two sports we would like to just shed some light on the obvious. SUP’s in general are ridden by inexperienced people trying to enjoy what the ocean has to offer, there is nothing wrong with this, but because SUP’s are extremely heavy and difficult to control they pose a huge risk to surfers and bathers at popular beaches. The inexperienced SUP riders have also not taken the time to learn the basic rules in the line-up, which surfers and bodyboarders naturally do as they learn to surf, so there is obviously an aggressive backlash toward them from the surfing community. As surfers /waterman the safety of friends and people around us is very important, the Ocean is a wild animal that can not be predicted or controlled, which is why there are basic rules when entering a line-up. We kindly ask that if you are a SUP rider please refrain from riding in and around crowded line-ups, you will just aggravate the mood in the water and place others at risk. There are numerous beaches in and around Cape Town ie, Camps Bay, Tableview, Muizenburg where there is more than enough room so as to avoid confrontation. If SUP riders insist on riding at crowded ‘localised’ surf breaks, they must deal with the obvious consequences. If you have a friend who SUP’s please forward this message on as we want to eradicate the tension between SUP’s and surfers by placing all of our safety first! - The West Coast Boardriders.
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Posted by mark snowball on the 18/01/2012 17:40
It would seem like most of them have just picked up where the paddleski of old(for those who can remember those terrible days) left off in terms of etiquette-sit(stand) way out and take off,ride the wave,paddle out to the same spot and do it all over again right away whilst the shortboarder is still waiting for his first wave.This is so obvious between the piers in Durban where they can get out so easily as well.The shortboarder is starting to feel at the bottom of the foodchain to them,mal riders,longboarders etc.Me,bitter?Not at all,you know who you are,live with being greedy!
Posted by Zot on the 19/01/2012 08:48
Been down down to Addington on a few occasions to teach a friend. This has and always will be a groms beach and we must repsect this. There are often 5-6 SUP's out who on the whole did not know what they were doing. They have no repsect for the beginner surfers and saw a couple of near misses. Some one will get seriouisly hurt very soon.
The paddleski guys are very good and and 99% of the time give the surders a wide berth and keep their eyes open, why cant the SUP guys be the same?
Lets not go onto the lycra clad cyclists , worse the SUP and longboarders put together...going to spear me one one day on the nose of my board!
Posted by mark on the 19/01/2012 09:18
I just feel that no matter what craft you ride there are always going to be those people that are just plain greedy and inconsiderate of everyone in the line up. Be it a SUP'er, Longboarder, Shortboarder, paddleskier, bodyboarder... and to those idiots I say "karma will get you".
The ocean is there for everyone to enjoy, so be considerate to your fellow ocean lovers and spread the aloha instead of bad vibes, South Africa really does have enough waves for everyone (they are talking about policing some surf spots in Oz!) so just look a little left or right of your normal spot and I am pretty sure you will find something to ride with just you and your mates!
Posted by jean elgato on the 19/01/2012 11:04
Aaah a contentioues issue to say the least. The basic premis here is the lack of respect for other water users and lack of understanding demonsrated by SUP users. Six waves versus the short boarders one is the deciding factor this coupled with lack of control and or understanding of how the line up works is driving SUP rage to new hieghts. I want to be fair and non partisan but alas I am a surfer(Shortboard) and have been on the recieving end for too long so here goes Dam these kookie uneducated mens health johny come latelies to hell let them eat poo and croke THAT IS ALL
Posted by Terrano on the 19/01/2012 22:29
I hate them quite simply , there is only one guy amongst them who knows whats up and will let some waves go.
The rest are clueless here in Durbs.
They have the shittest attitudes , not to say some short boarders are not big pricks themselves.
How can you not know what you are doing is wrong to catch a set wave stumble back out and catch the next wave while all the surfers stare on with hate in their eyes.
AAArgh and now i heard they are even heading to our cooking waves on the coast , that is a sin and should be punished.
This is a VERY touchy subject – I have (on many occasions) experienced the greedy and inconsiderate A-hole who snakes and burns you all the time and then still has the damn cheek to give you the finger when you call them on it. And it is not just the 1 group it is any Sufer /SUPer / BoadyBorder where this jerk makes an appearance. I short board, Long board and SUP and make a point to talk to the guys in the back line to ensure that we all speak the same language and follow surf etiquette whatever I am riding and it works well; we share waves and hoots and beers afterwards. For the jerks… get some manners or get out ! WC4L !!!
Posted by SUP/Surf/FUN!!!!!! Aloha on the 21/01/2012 08:37
Contentious is an understatement. I surf and SUP. Admittedly I haven't surfed prone for a while as the workout on an SUP is 20 fold to surfing. Yes that probably means I am a men’s health blah blah - Jean (haven't read one of those mags in years but have seen an improvement in my posture and body shape since SUPing. I also note your six to one comment. Interesting how you have time to sit and count waves. I sit deeper than you on my SUP and when I have paddle out after a wave and wait for the shortboarders to catch a few first I frustratingly watch wave after wave peel past and several surfers’ just duck dive. What’s up with that.
I have had some near missus with shortboarders. I have had some surfski guys running inside the break parallel to the beach in front of me at addington. But, more bruises and fin cuts taken home surfing prone.
And on the subject of addington. I SUP there often with some very well established surfers who have been around a long time, surfers, shapers, store owners, so I don’t think these guys are kooks in any respect. Watermen indeed. Aloha spirit amongst them that I never experience with surfers. We share waves with everyone, whistle for a great set rolling in and hoot for everyone in the water, no matter what you ride or how well you ride it.
I have noticed some surf school guys paddle out to the busiest part of the break, stretching from ushaka to new beach, with 8 kids who can hardly surf. This doesn’t make sense at all. If you are a kook choose a quiet shoulder and stay out of trouble. I don’t mean that in an aggressive or arrogant way, but think before you go. Surfers remember when you paddled for 20 waves and never stood up on one.
Catch a wave into the beach, look left or right when it gets too crowded on one place you will be amazed how we are all surfing in the "wrong" spot all the time (north beach included). Since the waves are for everyone’s enjoyment let’s give a little, Aloha!!! remember.
We surf to get away from the road rage and supermarket rage and now you want to introduce, wave rage. I don’t remember getting any title deed to waves when I got my surfboards or my SUP that entitled me to anything more than paddle out and sharing what the ocean has for us on any particular day. I don’t see any pro surfers in the water at our Durban breaks very often, and I don’t think any of the waves we are fighting over is going to earn us R1 000 000 in prize money or a 7 figure sponsorship deal from O’neil any time soon. So let’s just get along and have fun.
Posted by Sean on the 21/01/2012 09:49
Sigh. It was only a matter of time before a SUPer called himself a waterman.
Posted by Bushy on the 22/01/2012 14:10
The difference between the guys who surfed first before starting SUPing and those who are exclusively SUP riders is pretty obvious and anyone clueless on any sort of watercraft is a liability in the lineup. Seems to be 2 issues here - safety is compromised by inexperienced SUP riders who have no place in a crowded lineup and secondly, the more experienced, skillful SUP riders who use their paddling power to get way more than their fair share
of waves. Both these scenarios need to be regulated for the safety and enjoyment of all. Interestingly enough, the only other topic besides SUPs that generates this much response on any SA surfing website is sharks. Culling of both of these hazards can't be far off just judging by the emotion they generate!
Posted by Byron Yates on the 22/01/2012 20:37
I agree that a lot of the SUP riders have never surfed and don't have a clue regarding the correct etiquette. Call these these guys out and maybe they surprise you and start learning the unwritten rules! What pisses me off is that I have been a waterman for 30 years in and around Durban and have never snaked or taken more than my fair share but still get the look from some short boarders who obviously have just jumped on the bandwagon of hating anyone on a SUP regardless of their abilities!! Shine up guys some of us have been surfing longer than you been around.
Posted by Salternator on the 23/01/2012 08:30
Agree in principle with WC boardriders, surfers or SUPpers riding dangerously need a bit of "Old Testament Education". I have noticed that in CT suppers seem to stick to one peak, away from the surfers, keep this up when possible. I have also seen that there is always a mullet (swimmer/surfer/bodyboarder, even SUPper) who seems to gravitate towards the SUPpers surf line, again a little education may be necessary. Guys get on with each other, enjoy the surf and relax a bit and dont hog everything.
Posted by Daryl Stroebel on the 23/01/2012 08:33
I think that the fustration comes in when you have SUP guys sitting on the take off spot or just ahead and they feel that because they can catch the wave alot further out they forget that there is a line up 20m down.
I have surfed all my life and have Started SUP ING for fittness, and for when the waves are not good to paddle into or it is breaking way to far out then i sup.
Sup guys should not try and start hassling surfers at the breaks, just go and find your own spot, As Sa has a abundance of waves, you can surf anything on those boards.(Try sup in jhb the traffic is hectic)
Posted by Ant on the 23/01/2012 08:36
Can i be the voice of dissension here? It seems the article is griping about the obvious under the guise of public interest. SUPers grab more waves than shortboarders. Obvious, they can paddle faster and from further out. So, yes surfers are frustrated at this. Also, there seems to be an assumption that there is etiquette still at play in the water amongst surfers. Is that really true? It seems to me that the rule in the water is: "I surf better than you, I get more waves than you." As for the article alluding to "basic rules in the line up" amongst surfers AND bodyboarders. Honestly guys, how many give way to any booger, even if it is his chance?
The Article does make an true point; SUPs can be very dangerous in the wrong hands. But the facts are we all share the ocean with different people on different water craft. Instead of making surfing the Alpha sport of them all, how about we do something really controversial? Discuss our backline rules? I think every surfer understands the etiquette totally different from one another. It seems everyone might have to go to school for that, and maybe there might be a bit more joy in the water.
Posted by Mouse on the 23/01/2012 08:38
Unfortunately lots of them have never surfed and have no manners in the water - reep what you sow - if they can hussle you just drop in simple .
Posted by Bob on the 23/01/2012 08:55
Stand up paddle ski?
Get fit and paddle around all you want, just don’t hurt anybody with your oversized toys. Use some common sense if you are a beginner and stay away from crowded line-ups.
Personally I find the way they ride waves rather unattractive.
Posted by Jman on the 23/01/2012 08:57
Ha! I laugh out loud when South Africans talk about 'Aloha spirit'.
Posted by Richard on the 23/01/2012 08:57
MOST ARROGANT BUNCH OF PRETENDERS EVER
SUP SURFING IS NOT FOR SEALS, SUPERS, ELANDS, NEW PIER, EAST BEACH, POINT, PIPE, MILLERS, SOUTH BROOM.
YOU ARE NOT A WATERMAN IF YOU SUP
JUST A PERSON WITH A LOT OF DISPOSABLE INCOME.
THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAVES TO ENJOY AWAY FROM THE MADDING CROWD ON AN SUP.
SO THERE IS NO NEED TO SHOW OFF AT A KNOWN BREAK.
GO FIND UNCROWDED WAVES
Posted by 321 on the 23/01/2012 08:59
Well put. SUPs please, yours is not a compatible craft in a crowded line up, or any line up with non-SUPs in it - surf somewhere else. It's comparable in a way to tow surfing - the unwritten rule that when ous are paddling, you don't tow. When ous are surfing, don't SUP
Posted by Stephen on the 23/01/2012 09:09
Well, well, well! It appears the chickens have come home to SUP. Having surfed for most of my 45 years, I have come to the conclusion that surfers are amongst the most xenophobic self-entitled water-users of all.
There's no doubt that the recent infestation of inexperienced SUPPERS are potentially dangerous, and yes, in most cases these wannabe gondoliers have no sense of wave etiquette, but then again when have surfers ever practiced what they've preached. At best, there's a stressed and very fragile balance of power within the line-up that's cobbled together by the so-called unwritten rules of surfing. More often than not it dissolves to the old "stink-eye", localism and at worst "Bra Boys" type thuggery.
The root of the problem has less to do with the type of wave-riding vehicle, but more to do with self-entitlement and greed. Exercising common decency and respect goes a long way.
Would you shove your way to the front of the queue at a bank or Pick 'n Pay! The question we should be asking ourselves is what makes the ocean any different!
Posted by Corne on the 23/01/2012 09:34
I agree with ant, this letter is more about SUPers are taking "my" waves. There is no way an newcomer to any form of board riding can know the "rules" if you don't educate them. And it sure is not going to help shouting and swearing at them, they are not going to understand what you are on about. Paddle up and talk to them. WCB you have taken the time to voice your gripe to people who understand what you are talking about, I suggest taking it to the water and doing it constructively.
Posted by Zen on the 23/01/2012 09:55
As a beginner SUP'er it's always a little vexing to read the vitrilol that flows from those that feel entitled to the ocean due to the size of their board. I SUP with a number of 20 year+ surfers who have all made the change over for various reasons. As a rule, we SUP away from the line-up, but when not possible a little conversation never goes amiss and alleviates most concerns.
I often wonder what it must be like to harbour so much venom and angst towards something. I think we'd get along much better if people were a little more accepting of each other. I'm very aware of the animosity towards SUP'ers and regularly try to make a point of being pleasant to others in the line up - it doesn't always work - but a friendly greeting goes some way to breaking down the perceived hierarchy of entitlement in the water. And not everyone's a hater - just the other day my leash snapped in unseasonably large surf and of course that let my SUP loose headed towards shore and me in the mid-break. Kudo's and genuine thanks to the two surfers who helped me out - one of them got my board for me while the other offered me his assistance in getting me back to my board (I was swimming with a paddle). Both surfers offered the assistance without batting an eyelid.
A bit more of that in the water and we'll go a long way to getting along better.
Posted by kel on the 23/01/2012 09:59
Here lies an issue with me, I too have been surfing for 30 years, I surf a "short board", I dont care too much for long boaredrs but I detest SUP riders in the line up !
this is for a very simple reason, SUP riders have two main advantages, paddle ability due to surface area and less drag and with a propeller have this massive advantage, now couple that with the height advantage to be able to see the sets and more importantly the peak, makes for the more proficient SUP er to be come a pig,
we all want our wave count and a little hustling is needed on crowded beaches bot out and out pigs who just pick at will are annoying, then the ability for them to NOT get out of your way is an issue too.
I surf away from crowds for a reason and it makes my blood boil when I see any SUP walking down the beach at my beach of choice.
1 sup in the line up is too many , its like have 10 ASP surfers in the water on a good day, no respect and no showing of manners, just as tow in guys loose respect and manners when towing in where guys are paddling in !!!! stop and think about your actions, the annoyance of a few are effecting many, not to mention it is a very regressive form of surfing, but most guys my age have boeps and need the SUP to feel like they belong.
YOU DONT,
and to my mates who do, sorry boys your as annoying as body boarders, paddleskies and long boards, loose the attitude, the boep and come scratch for a few on the inside when its 6' draining barrels on a short board and lets see the 6 x workout.
not kooks by ability , DORKS by attitude. on the beach mates in the water dorks !!
Posted by Jamii on the 23/01/2012 10:14
Riding a SUP, longboard, bodyboard, shortboard, a surfski, paddleski or even an alaia all share the enjoyment of wave riding, but the etiquette of sharing the ocean is often the determining factor that sees the discipline as accepted or not.
Personally (apart from paddleski & boadyboard ) I regularly participate in all these wave riding options to improve my waterman skills and rarely have a problem, as I am mindful of my fellow surfers. But you often find seasoned surfers/locals will exploit their domain or pecking order whilst novice just don't know any better. Just yesterday I was doing some surfski training and I kiter kept riding into a swimming area that the nippers were learning in. As a lifesaver, I needed to advise he that he was infringing into a demarcated swimming area and could easily cause injury, but this 50 year old novice said he was struggling in the light conditions and protested. Once I pointed it out that the lifesavers could close the beach to kiters access, he quickly understood and stayed away.
Regardless of what you chose to ride, the bottom line all comes down to respect and clear communication to tolerate a crowded line up.
If some one is being greedy, a nuisance or potentially endangering others, have a friendly word with the guy and hope he wises up. Most people will, but a few idiots don't.
Posted by Anton on the 23/01/2012 10:44
I think it boils down to one rule and one rule only for wave-riders: don't be a dick. If you're taking more waves than your fair share - dick. If you think you can take a wave off someone else based on their craft/ability - dick. If you're a hazard in the line-up because of your craft/ability - dick.
I also look at the explosion of different craft - from alaias, the SUPs to bodyboards and this a reason to thin line-ups, not crowd them. different crafts mean different waves can be made accessible and fun. I had a blast this december by taking the fins out of a fish a trying to ride it finless in slop that would otherwise have had me sulking on the couch.
I think the best solution is a positive vibe. The only thing that has no place in the line-up is anger - something i've been guilty of too many times. If you catch some tosser breaking the only rule, let them know about it, with a smile. If they want to carry on being kak - that's their burden to bear...
Now, if i could just see better through the smudge on these rose tinted lenses...
Posted by volker on the 23/01/2012 10:55
in my opinion the world/water is far to crowded to still solve problems with karma,respect,understanding...there need to be some written rules,like bigbay defines the areas where kiteboarders/windsurfers are allowed and where not (which I would love to see for elands bay as well ) And in case of an accident it will help to get your hospital bill paid.Well I am a shortboarder and obviously german.
Posted by John Whittle on the 23/01/2012 11:33
There's not many ways I have not expressed myself in and on the ocean surface, along it's shores and from shore to distant shore. From the intense crowd at New Pier to the solitary anchorage off a coral reef with a few friends off my own boat. At every place the potential for controversy exists because of our inate selfishness! I'm not going to debate this issue, instead make a statement of balance: When I ride my SUP at Dairy beach I'm considered the enemy, dispite having the skill to ride in the pit better than most of the 'short boarders' out there who are claiming their rights, upholding the unwritten code of ethics regarding 'the inside' and 'wave count' etc. but when I exchange my craft for an Alaia, those same guys have no regard for my 'rights' within that same code - dropping in & paddling on my inside like I wasn't in the line up. I'm not complaining cos it won't help - it seems it's the way it is. As a 'short boarder', when the New Pier is firing I find the biggest problem is the large number of incompetent short boarders who in my opinion should consider their participation at crowded spots. the number of short boards that have nearly pierced the head of good tube riders is far more dangerous than that from SUP's on the smaller days.
Seems each water user should honestly grade them self to determine their danger to others, then go surf where they pose less risk to others, that SUP riders and Short boarders alike.
Posted by Zaheer on the 23/01/2012 11:39
hi guys,
thanks for continuing an important discussion. I have a question to add ask of the West Coast Boardriders, but I'll digress in to a point of my own before I do so.
When the voice of a few loudmouths begins to impinge on personal freedoms, and the average citizenry sit by quietly, we are all in trouble. The point I want to make therefore is not to advocate one way or another. I want to re-frame this statement. There is some merit to the point WCBR make, and there is some lunacy too.
The points about safety in the water and inexperienced SUP's in crowded line up is well made, and very valid.
The threat of physical violence has no place in modern democratic society. So WCBR, What does this sentence really mean?
"If SUP riders insist on riding at crowded ‘localised’ surf breaks, they must deal with the obvious consequences."
I see this as a blatant threat of physical violence. I also see this statement as saying, right, now we've warned you, so we have a right to resort to physical violence if this continues.
The statement begins reasonably by making valid points and degenerates in to real hate speech.
I feel so strongly about this, that I am going to ask that WCBR retract that part of the statement. If they don't I will be filing a criminal charge of hate speech with the human rights commission.
What is proposed in this letter is violence against civilians based on their choice of recreational activity. It has no basis in law or in civil society, and I will not sit idly by while bigots threaten my rights.
I've been chased off a beach for not being white. Anyone who tries to chase me off a beach because of their own ignorance and hatred will find themselves in jail fast.
Personally, I welcome all water users to share the ocean and her bountiful gifts in a safe and responsible manner.
Posted by TrevorG on the 23/01/2012 11:44
As a Weskusser, I am continually exposed to the SUP phenomomen. Whilst I agree that every person has a right to enjoy the pleasures of the ocean, the reality of the situation is that it only takes a handful of these practitioners to totally dominate a line-up. My case in point is the wreck which overnight became their unofficial clubhouse. I gave up surfing there as a result of the swarms of them. The wave itself was not properly maximized due to them getting in early and missing the good drop. Sadly the wreck broke up and the banks deteriorated. This resulted in them needing to find a new spot to congregate at.This has resulted in similiar issues occuring at other defined spots. I try to avoid them but seldom succeed as there are times when only one particular spot is consistent. What then?
A superior buoyancy and vantage allows them to dominate and their willingness to snag set waves continually is a major negative.There are certain individuals who do with no concern for any one else and I will drop in on them if they overstep the boundary. I do not enjoy doing this but what is the option? Tuning them does not work. Often the type of personality that Sups is a selfish stereo type and drawing attention to their boorish activities reaps no rewards.It has to be said that all types of surfers can exhibit the same poor behaviour, however the SUPs tend to exhibit these tendancies more readily. The answer is probably designated areas, however who wants to relinquish a fairly decent spot like Big Bay? . other.
Posted by wyn on the 23/01/2012 12:23
sup must stick to the rules! and not paddle past or deeper than other guys in the line up waiting for a wave, they must wait in the line up like everybody else and take off in the same zone! the rules apply to everybody doesnt matter if u sup,shortboard,bodyboarder,paddle skier!
Posted by Mark Becks on the 23/01/2012 12:31
If you put 30 surfers, Boogers, or any water craft users together at restricted breaks, there will always be tension, because some people feel they surfed longer, have more experience, or are entitled to the wave. Its very easy to understand that the underlying problem is South Africans are an aggressive nation, and want to fight for what we feel is right (pity we dont put that much passion into getting this country right).
I would honestly say that the only way to sort out differences between different craft users, is zone the beaches for specific users, there is no other way, because it only take one dick in the water, and believe me, theres dozens out there, and if you drop in on me, I can be one to, enough said.
Posted by Joe on the 23/01/2012 12:32
@Zaheer (Mr Chip on shoulder).......not even going to comment on that drivel except the part where you say share - that's all anyone would want - when SUP's or anyone else do not know how to "share" and are greedy, is when people get upset!
Posted by Bismarck Meyer on the 23/01/2012 13:21
Don't be a dick! I like that......I too have strong feelings regarding this, but it seems we've covered most of the points - I'd just be repackaging them.... SUP-er's (that are surfers) OK. SUP-ers that are not - mmm study the etiqette and take a back seat until you're ready to be in the line-up. Thanks Liard!
Posted by James on the 23/01/2012 14:03
I remember when I was a lighty on a 'doormat' - being gunned for by shortboarders all the time. There was no sharing of waves then... Now as a ballie on a longboard, I get the evil eye just for being in the line-up. Shoe's on the other foot now? Stop whining - cut the SUPpers some slack!
Posted by andre on the 23/01/2012 16:41
Hassle, husssle, snake , drop-in whatever!!!! This is as old as the first surfer in the water!!!!!!
The bottem line is greediness, respect and a no-brainer that does this! Ask any surfer and yhe will tell you a bunch of stories of this nature. In legal terms it's what we call common law status! The public(water users) don't like it so make a law prohibiting it! I know this sounds radical but what is going to happen when someone is killed ! Better even, get the municipality to restrict them to certain beaches! All you need to prove on a balance of probability that it is dangerous for the majority of the water public! The same they used to ban surfing in or near swimming beaches !
Posted by Pedro on the 23/01/2012 20:33
I find that every time i go for a wave, i get irritated by people who don't follow "basic rules in the line-up".
It seems that there are more and more of these people not following the rules and it actually puts others in a bad mood and causes friction in the water.
Longboard rider are huge culprits of not waiting in the "line up". What line up? Line ups don't exist at some spot anymore.
Guys please lets have some respect for each other. We all have a common love for the waves and we don't want our precious session to put us in a bad mood. We want surfing to de-stress us and we want to enjoy wave riding weather it be boogie, short board surfing, long boarding or sup ridding.
no matter what you do we all have to share the ocean and waves we get, so lets all respect each other and we will all enjoy our session a lot more......
Posted by Budha on the 24/01/2012 09:07
This is a ridiculous article.
1. "SUP’s are extremely heavy and difficult to control they pose a huge risk to surfers and bathers at popular beaches."
I mean, have you seen Dave Lipschitz's surfboards? The WCB facts are inaccurate and many SUP's are shorter and lighter than many Surfboards.
2. "SUP’s in general are ridden by inexperienced people"
Again not true and another example of the WCB's inaccuracies and ignorance. Go to Muiz, Big Bay, Tableview.... most "People" are inexperienced regardless of their methods of surfing.
3."The inexperienced SUP riders have also not taken the time to learn the basic rules in the line-up, which surfers and bodyboarders naturally do as they learn to surf,"
Contradictory and assumptive. It is okay for a Surfer or Boogieboarder to learn but not a SUP right?
4. "You will just aggravate the mood in the water and place others at risk" No, people who are intolerant of others change the mood, not SUP's. Angry haters cause the problems, not happy go lucky people on a variety of boards.
5."As surfers /waterman" So the WCB consider themselves watermen.... you surf so you are a waterman? I think you should look to Hawaii and their idea of a waterman. Haven't seen the likes of Dutchie on an Outrigger, Paddleboard, Surfboard, Windsurfer, Kiteboard, Lifesaving, et al for a while....
6. "If SUP riders insist on riding at crowded ‘localised’ surf breaks, they must deal with the obvious consequences" So the WCB is condoning acts of violence and promoting them. Tolerance and anger management classes should be offered to those at the WCB who wrote and support this.
This whole article is a joke, yet the basics of it could have been written without the agression, hatred and ignorance it shows to create an informative message for ALL new people into the water without singling out SUP. The WCB obviously has an agenda and wrote this article with it in mind. This whole concept of "I ride better than you, so I sit further up the ladder" is the primary problem within surfing. I watch many "Good or Experienced" riders snaking, dominating and generally ignoring the principals of the "code". So now the shoe is on the other foot, they come out hating... it's actually amusing to watch.
The principals of "newbies" into the water applies across the board and to try and take ownership of the water or break is the age old problem within surfing. A few a$$holes create too much hatred and change the vibe for so many. Guys/girls... learn some tolerance and chill out. Your life and day will be so much better. Our beautiful fish own the water and we are just visitors. Kama has a way with dealing with this sort of thing, so try loving in future.....
Posted by jackp on the 24/01/2012 09:32
All this talk about the basic rules or code os surfing...why doesnt bomb surf do a little write on this 'code' as there are always newbies learning in the water...but lets be serious SUP is generally made up of 30+ retired golfers/ironman/runners etc who havent got a clue!
Posted by Grant on the 24/01/2012 14:31
WOW, makes me want to get on my SUP and go have some fun!
From what I read here, it sounds like a localized surf spot is anywhere that the short boarders want to surf. Yawn this is boring
Posted by Millerslocal on the 24/01/2012 15:43
Budha - Big Dave's going to be lank peeved to hear himself compared to SUP's! He hates the things, and refuses to stock them in his surfshops. So yah, he has a huge board, but still maneuvers it like a champ. And most importantly he NEVER uses it to grab more waves. He'll get a wave, then go sit out at the back for another 30 minutes, letting set after set run under him, before catching another one. He's old school, he knows the rules :-)
Posted by Budha on the 25/01/2012 08:41
@Millerslocal - read my post. Nowhere has does it suggest anything you are going on about. The reference to the size of a board is all it is doing and suggests nothing about the owner in anyway whatsoever. Anyway, MrL would love SUP, he's just in denial.
Posted by Glenn Smith on the 25/01/2012 11:03
I Surf and SUP. I understand what it is like having an SUP rider in the water paddeling around everyone catching waves that are for others, so when I SUP I go were no one is surfing regardless of the conditions!
Posted by Graeme Bird on the 25/01/2012 13:00
SUP's are an abomination of surfing culture and they need to be wiped out like paddle ski’s were in the 80's. And whether SUP's are ridden by competent surfers or not, they should not be accepted in a lineup that includes surfers. In fact surfers who ride SUP’s are directly responsible for the clueless idiots at backline who have zero understanding of surfing etiquette. It’s also time we got over the waterman tag that attempts to justify this abomination and remembered that we are surfers. So what if we don’t want our waves taken by Gorilla’s who could main us with their boats. Ours is a proud underground culture that shouldn’t be intimidated by the controversial nature of our position at the top of the wave riding chain. So let’s follow the example led by Australian surfers in Sydney who rebelled against these apparitions and had them banned from the line up. And to squeeze them out financially, stop supporting surf brands that associate themselves with SUP riding. Why should brands who survive on our largesse make money out of something that impacts so negatively on our lives as surfers?
Posted by Joe on the 25/01/2012 16:20
It's safe to say that the overwhelming amount of comments do support the article as posted by WCB. It has also received the majority of comments on thebombsurf.com as it is obviously a heated debate. There are of course a lot of guys who do ride them well but the article does clearly state - "SUP’s in general are ridden by inexperienced people". But when you lose an argument in a democratic setting by such a large percentage it is safe to say that the "general" opinion about this is overwhelming.
Posted by Joe on the 25/01/2012 16:45
Budha - When you are the person having to dodge a SUP or duck dive under it, get hit by it etc. and not the person just falling off it because he cant control it you may have a different opinion. No one is saying don't ride a SUP, it's merely being considerate of crowded lineups when you aren't the person having to dodge the SUP's in the whitewash... surely you can have a similar experience at any other less crowded spot? And if anyone is suggesting
Posted by Budha on the 26/01/2012 13:20
I too dodge boards ridden by people and last week I was hit by 2 boards on one wave. However, unlike the uneducated author of this article, I paddled back with a smile and had a nice talk with the guys who said they had no idea what to do when in the position they found themselves. A few pointers later we were all having a great time and the vibe on the water was great - one was a 9' longboard and the other was a 6'2. Now, if I took the attitude of the author, I'd have punched his lights out, shouted and general caused havoc on the water. Instead I chose to be nice..... I guess the problem exists with the general attitudes of many water people who feel that they are beyond all others even when they can't surf that well. I've been sitting in the ocean for 38 years and have seen too many angry people come and go, unfortunately some stay around and ruin the time for many. Nobody owns the "spot" or the ocean, get over it, you may enjoy yourself more. "Haters" are just that, and truly sad people who should just learn to relax and enjoy life. After all, you could be living in Jozi FF'sS!
Posted by Rob on the 26/01/2012 17:30
What's this talk by all these "shortboarders" about etiquette. I've been surfing for the past 45 years and experienced the evolution of boards and ridden them all. We used to have etiquette and consideration in the lineup which I'm afraid to say is long gone. I still ride a range of boards from 6'4" to 9'6", and enjoy what each board brings to the wave. Instead of whinging about the explosion of SUP's, why don't you try riding one? I intend to try one day, and then you'll have another ballie to hate!! Stop critising others who are different from yourself and start appreciating what every craft offers. There are always going to be kooks and dicks in the water riding all sorts of boards so stop targeting one set because they take more waves than you. Weed out the kooks and dicks, practice etiquette and be considerate towards each other and you'll have a much more rewarding session in the water. I've come across far more kooks and dicks in the water riding shortboards and boogie boards than those riding longboards and SUP's.
Posted by Hugh on the 27/01/2012 13:26
All those complaining why not get a SUP think of all the waves you can have.
Posted by Grant on the 28/01/2012 02:16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfJ_bb0Nw68&feature=player_embedded#!
You short boarders sound a bit like these two guys on the beach.
Posted by JP on the 28/01/2012 07:34
Check Twig, clearly he has no problem on a SUP. He got into it because he was injured and couldn't surf 'conventionally'. He used SUPing as a way to stay in the water and stay in shape while in recovery. Sounds like a good idea to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGHcQytegIU&context=C3cc7e89ADOEgsToPDskLi_E87Mol9t8R2YcIWelLR
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What a cool alircte. I'm no scientist, and just the other day I was looking at the 98 peak wondering what on earth could cause that. Then I remembered seeing that Freak Wave documentary, and wondered if this was anything similar :-)
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When we're in sync@ with what the Lord is doing & mviong in God's direction, then it's Him mviong us like wind in our sails . Totally awesome. Only sad part is that it seems to happen so rarely!
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The Bay will call the day
17/01/2012
All images by Kelly Cestari
The Bay will call the day, Waimea rang but it wasn't a call from Eddie.
From any angle Waimea is truly impressive even when it isn't Eddie size.
Some go some don't some get doughnuts
The inside shorey was a little to hectic for the boogies so one ventured to the outside for a calmer ride.
Just your friendly crowd on an average day at Waimea.
On the other side of the bay is a left that makes wonder, makes you think, is it possible.
I have dubbed this Healeys Left after his one wave during the 2009 Eddie.
The shorebreak, you will be digging sand out of your ears for a week.
Thanks for the company bud, I'll have a frosty doughnut instead.
A typical Waimea party wave.
Another angle you think about that until you walk there it is just a picture in the mind.
It wasn't a perfect day but it was a fun day for the big wave thrill seekers.
If you know people who know people you can get VIP seating.
Still in this day and age of surfboards there are still the single fin purists.
Walking to the paddle out corner by the church you have some time to think if you actually want to do this.
Some have a picnic while for others surfing Waimea is a picnic.
Keala Kennelly (green board) has not let her recent experience at Teahupoo stop her from charging.
Kala Alexander going for a crispy cream on his SUP.
The absence of eyes in the back of your head are beneficial at times.
Solo waves at Waimea are rare, when they do happen it is sure to be a gem.
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Posted by Zot on the 25/01/2012 08:44
Gotta love this thread....and Zaheer ...piss off!
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Behind the scenes with Twig and Kate at definitive Pe'ahi (Jaws)
16/01/2012
Geeze Twig that looks like a hectic day at Pe’ahi (Jaws), what strikes me watching the video that Kate shot was that there were no tow-ins, it seems as if it was a complete paddle day, was that the deal, did everyone decide hey today we’re gonna paddle?
Twig: There was a lot of hype behind this swell as its been pretty slow up here this winter so all the main paddle players where frothing to get stuck into it. There was no way someone was going to tow while all those guys where out there.
How big were the guys calling it, it looked pretty large on the video?
It was 20-25ft at a rough estimate but none of the really big sets where looked at. With the wind and the amount of water moving up the face out there, most of the bigger waves where totally uncatchable.
There are some serious beatings going on here did anyone get into real trouble?
There where a few torn muscles and pulled strings but nothing serious which I find incredible with the amount of serious wipeouts I saw go down. Through the day one by one each guy would have a bad wipeout and not come back out. It seemed like if you got a big one you were happy and stopped surfing. It took me almost 6 hours to finally make a wave!!
So you decide you are gonna go paddle Jaws, what are you taking along in your quiver to ride it with?
I was undergunned on this one as my new Twig Model Bushman 10'6" wasn't ready in time because of the holidays so I ended up riding a 9'6" which felt like a toothpick. Pe'ahi is the type of wave you need a huge board on and from here on out I will always have a 10'6" in my quiver.
Lets talk logistics for a moment. If you are based on the North Shore of Oahu and you wanna go surf Jaws on Maui what does this mission entail in terms of cost, timing, admin and logistics?
Shit, don't ask, to get myself and Kate over there from South Africa is crazy expensive and lets just say that my sponsorship dollars don't nearly cover it. That's why we have decided to start filming all the sessions and selling the footage onto sponsors and media so we can cover the costs of what we are trying to do. From Oahu to Maui is a pretty simple trip but the tough part is staying in shape while on the road and making sure you are ready both mentally and physically for whenever the big swells arrive.
This question is for Kate. Good work with the camera BTW and a really cool edit, clearly you didn’t win the 1WW for nothing! Kate you’ve been travelling with Twig for ages now and no doubt in your time you’ve seen some pretty gnarly stuff go down. In your view how did this session stack up against previous sessions?
Kate: The whole experience was one I will never forget and it was awesome to see the guys so excited about paddling Pe'ahi. I was just happy to be involved in such an historic session and to see what it meant to the guys involved.
From where you were positioned on the cliff what was the vibe like, can you give us a bit of insight into the drama of the day from a spectators POV?
The excitement from the cliff was breathtaking and I was amongst a huge crowd as we sat and watched wipeout after wipeout in suspense. Every wave was cheered and celebrated and it was cool to listen to all the commentators, some of whom had no idea of what was going on!!
Thanks Kate and Twig. Would it be cool if some of our readers just asked you their own questions in the comments section? If you get a chance to reply in between your crazy schedule that would be epic?
Kate and Twig: No problem, would love to....
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There is nothing to piss you off like getting out of the surf to find your car has been stolen.
15/01/2012
Don't become a victim of car theft on the Durban beachfront.
Along with the wave rich, uncrowded beauty of the majority of our coastline, the fact that there are so few surfers in SA and that in terms of global surfboard prices SA offers the best value for money anywhere in the world we have a price to pay for all that surf heaven we enjoy and that price is Crime.
That one little word is probably responsible for more Saffas emigrating than anything else and it is a real bastard when it happens to you.
Recently it has come to our attention that car theft along the Durban beachfront is rife. At this point we don’t know if there is a syndicate at work or just a co-incidentally high number of thefts taking place, but what we do know is that especially in the Addington and Pirates Beach areas a lot of cars are getting stolen. Like try 4 in one day!
The safest area in Durban to park your car is in the lower North Beach, Durban Surf and New Pier parking lot. This area is patrolled by ‘The Guardian Angels’ who are a crew of well-known and organized car guards. These guys are so trusted that most local surfers would rather leave their keys with them than chance the old key on the tyre trick. If you are a visitor to Durban you need to find these guys and make sure you park in their areas when going for a surf.
If you are doing the learn to surf thing you can also park in the paid parking on the south side of uShaka. R15 upfront is worth the peace of mind, believe me.
I had a car that was stolen 3 times in about 6 months. Because it had a tracking device it was always eventually recovered but it got trashed in the process. Also you would not believe the admin that comes with having your car stolen, quite aside from the inconvenience!
In this case prevention is better than cure. If you are one of those guys who is leaving your key on your car (outside of a keylock) or not giving it to the Car Guards to look after you are putting yourself in the firing line.
If anyone has any information about the above please contact us so we can share it.
Also show your appreciation for the good work ‘The Guardian Angels’ do. Without them we’d be in really deep sh*t!
John
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Posted by Gregg on the 16/01/2012 09:12
so true so true. my Hilux double cab was nicked yesterday morning from durban beachfront at kite beach. the keys were in my pocket... fuck you car thieves.
Posted by D on the 16/01/2012 09:29
My mate who has been living in Aus for the last 10 years came back for a holiday to visit family. First trip back in 5 years. Went for a surf at Pirates and came out to find his car gone. Nice welcome home!!
Apparently these thieves watch everyone parking from high up in the buildings on the promenade (next to Blue Waters) with binoculars and call their mates walking around letting them know when surfers arrive as they know they'll be undisturbed. They also watch to see where you leave your keys and relay this info to the guys on the ground.
BASTARD CU*TS!!!
I'm down at Pirates 2-3 times a week surfing, running or with my young lighties. Either there or south beach teaching my 5 year old to surf! Madness that we have to deal with this bullshit. I wish we could catch these guys, heres to vigilatism!!!
The city spends millions on upgrading a great beachfront facility but you cant even use it?? This should go to the papers!
Posted by warren De Villiers on the 16/01/2012 09:56
Super stoked you guys have made this article, i was just about to write to the Bombsurf and ask as a community of surfers what we can do. I have had 4 mates cars stolen in 1 month. With the amount of Metro and SAPS on the beach front, how is it possible that this is happening. They know about the hots spots but are indifferent to the situation. This is severely cramping the surf lifestyle and the reason so many of us live in Durban. The media needs to turn the spotlight on the situation and hopefully this will put pressure on the SAPS to do something.
Posted by Duncan Blair on the 16/01/2012 10:13
Hi John
I had my bakkie stolen from Pirates/battery beach on xmas eve 2010. The uncanny thing is that the parking lot was litterred with SAP personel. All of them were most unhelpful when I approached them and they had no clue as what to do. Not one of them had pencil a paper and none of them even thought about using their radios to advise Durban central control of the situation. (the fat lazy useless C*#ts).There is always a very strong police presence early in the morning from approx 6h00. So you generally feel that your vehicle is safe.
There are also a number of cctv cameras covering the entire parking lot. After discussing this at great length with the inspector who was handling my case and trying to recover the cctv footage I have come to the conclusion that the SAPS are very involved in this criminal activity.
The police officer on duty in the control room has perfect access to the TV monitors and basically radios through to those idle/overweight police on duty in the car park who then inform the thief that they can steal a particular car as they are now in the water for the next hour +.
I have subsequently found out that you can have access to this CCTV footage however your attorney needs to request this in writing to the SAPS.
Losing my car at Pirates car park left such a bad taste that it took me exactly 1 year to the day before I went back and surfed Battery beach again. I do however sh#* myself for the duration of my surf there hoping I still have a car when I get out.
Somehow or other we need to let the Police know that they are in on it because they are the most unhelpful useless pieces of shits that I have ever come across and I detest paying Rates and taxes knowing that I am contribuiting to the salaries that they are paid. I wonder if they ever think about that.
Would be interested in seeing other related stories regarding this issue
Many Thanks
Duncan
Posted by mark on the 16/01/2012 12:00
Yeah,the crowds could be so much more spread out if we had Guardian Angels all over.I know the volume is not there initially to make it viable for them but its got start somewhere else as well.Having said that the bastards put a gun to Willem the carguard at Pirates on Friday when he attempted to stop them stealing Bruce Pender Smith's Fortuner.They got away with it and the cops then suggested that Willem is in on it to shift responsibility.Toyota's are a popular hit right now for sure.1 black mamba in the car should do the trick.The fact that the cops cannot even set up a "TROJAN HORSE" operation also makes you realise how useless they are!
Posted by Trev V on the 16/01/2012 12:14
It is a high cost to pay for excellent surf conditions. You can drive up and down the beach front looking for a nice break on any particular day, but crime forces us to use north beach for the "guardian angels" (thanks Neville et'l)
or Ushaka, thanks Mandla and Big Joe. Otherwise I dont SUP any other breaks. What a pity.
Thinking of leaving too. But where to surf and live?
Posted by Morty on the 16/01/2012 12:17
We got lucky a couple months back when a mate and I went for body surf at Pirates. We both have electronic keys so opted to quickly hide them in the sand discretely near the shore for 5 minutes. Miraculously, once we got out the water, found only one set of keys. Sprinting up to the promenade parking, we found two plain clothed policemen that had taken over possession of them from two car thieves that were walking up and down the parking lot pushing the remote and looking for the car. Luckily for the cops that time. Means they're even watching us on the sand. enough is enough. We grew up on these beaches, let's fight to get them back.
Posted by Launch on the 16/01/2012 15:40
I had my car stolen today....oh ja.....and last year April. April was at Battery Beach and today was at New Peir. Both times car guards were around. I have been surfing these beaches for 25years and can tell you that since the slow inflow of foreign nationals into SA things have gone to s**t. These guys are pro's and this is why they are getting away with it. Car Guards are not pro's. They are not employed be anyone to guard cars, they would be more professional towards the safety of other peoples belonings if they were being paid properly to do so. Many of them are unemployable and I'm quite sure many of them are asked to turn a blind eye through the offering of an extra buck or their very lives. Some could not even give a shit....as long as they get their R2...R3....and it's pretty crazy how we all have become so complacent with intrusting them with our car keys. Just the other day I witnessed a Nigerian guy asking a whole bunch of questions to one of the female car guards.....wanting to know what she does and how she opperates with looking after they keys....she must of had at least 30 sets of keys with her. More can be done about this, we all need to put our heads together and do something about it cause I AM FK'N OVER IT!!!
Posted by Brett on the 16/01/2012 16:58
Hi John
Just not worth it to park at Pirates - rather park at Joe Kools, leave your keys with Johan or one of his men and then take a short jog to Pirates. There is nothing like worrying about your car to ruin an otherwise decent surf. Also just been to SAPS now about a business break in and you really dont want to put yourself through that place after your car has been nicked.
Posted by Sadly time to move on from Durbs? on the 16/01/2012 20:19
This bullshit has been ruining my surf sessions for years. I used to think it was just my issue and that I need to deal with paranoia!!! WTF
Actually I was considering it just yesterday , driving past tramps south beach and some good little bowls spinning off near the wreck and going nooit bru dont even think of it - say what , I love that place.
As everyone points out even insurance doesn't cover the mission of the paperwork and lost mobility , never mind the wise man that looks after his car to avoid having to replace it every couple yrs only too have all that loving care lost and the Insurance company offering only 85% of current book value. Basically that means unless you go on a momentous hunt you gona have to replace what was stolen with a piece of poo car.
Cops have the man power but not the will - they just don't give a fuck. The promenade/carpark areas is really not a particularly difficult situation to secure.
Majority of cops I experience are people dressed in police uniforms and not much else. Rather sad that the people inheriting this land hold it with very little value.
What is left when that moment of freedom from lifes bullshit is ruined with fear?
I just want that damn moment of freedom , its truely priceless , its definitely up there with the number one reason I started surfing
fuuuukkkkk!!!
:)
Ps I can now see why people live in gated communicates up the north coast , drive their cars into the ground and replace it every 5yrs come what may.... I been doing it all wrong!!!!
Posted by D on the 16/01/2012 20:19
Can someone collect all these stories (with case numbers if required) and forward this to the municipality or at least the papers to highlight exactly what is going on in this huge investment of theirs!
I'm down often and knew it was a problem but I didnt know it was this bad!
Posted by John on the 17/01/2012 11:54
My son's car was broken into (parked just south of Durban Surf next to the Rachel Finlayson Baths) when he went for a surf. Wallet, cell-phone, watch etc. stolen, with female car guard on duty. Apparently she went to the toilet. When reported to SAP, they commented that it was the fourth break-in in that car park in a week. This was at the end of last year. Neville and the guys around Durban Surf do a great job, but the system's not infallible!
Posted by Gigs Celliers on the 21/01/2012 11:06
After 16years,relocating the Surf shop from new pier to Big Bay in Cape town has opened my eyes to two things..
firstly the DA have given me a beach that is safe,user friendly and crime free here on mother citys northern beaches,we have lifted profits and are impacting the scene with true surf vibes.it is possible to enjoy the beach in south africa,just not in KZN it seems....
secondly nothing compares to wave quality in KZN when its not onshore,and like any third world zone it takes some street smart to capitilize on the world class surf. central America,indo and many other areas call for the same street smart.
maybe just park in the casino building if you surfing battery beach? either way South Africa offers the best lifestyle and surf anywhere on the planet.....if any one can contest that statement,lets debate...
Posted by Peroni on the 24/01/2012 23:42
Hey, now this might be the answer
http://www.opentip.com/Sporting-Goods/Multi-Fuel-Shut-Off-Valve-Volt-p-1747898.html
Posted by Gary on the 27/01/2012 17:34
Hey guys, my Toyota Hilux D/cab was stolen on Dec 23rd from in front of the Balmoral Hotel. Even with the Police station on the pavement there and the ubundance of cops around, miraculously no-one saw a thing and the SAP were of absoluely no help! I guess its up to us surfers to make a plan. Since my incident, I have been chatting a lot to car guards and have come to realize that besides the 'Guardian Angels" guys, the rest of these ous are never going to stop your car from being jacked by armed thieves. The Pirates carguard told me of an incident last week where he approached Nigerians to stop a car theft and they simply show their weapons and the car guard scuttles off. Now we all know that ones car is not worth a life, so you cant blame the guards. Everytime I talk to beach front carguards they tell me of an incident that occurred within the last 24hours. Anyway, I saw one dude with the best idea ever down at South beach...he had wheel-clamped his own car. Now there's a dude who's going the distance!
Posted by Iza on the 20/02/2012 14:13
There's a men's bbaerr shop on the LH side of XVNT street heading away from town, just north of the market and a couple of hundred metres before XVNT meets Le Hong Phong. 30,000VND, but they do a good job.
Posted by clyde on the 09/05/2012 20:18
The crime along our coastline is shocking. I've had a car stolen on marine parade in front of bay of plenty pier. Had the key on me in the water. Had a car stolen at battery beach where I hid the key under the car bumper. I had had enough so I bought a fluid key lock for R500 and felt very secure about it. It was not to be my mates car was stolen this morning in front of bronze beach umhlanga this morning only to find the keylock cut off and left lying broken where his car used to be. I have had enough of this shit. Something needs to be done.
Posted by Alison on the 24/05/2012 14:17
my car was stolen from outside my flat on North Beach yesterday.
Posted by chris on the 26/05/2012 19:45
hubby went to Addinton Beach this morning with my car, left key locked in the fluid key lock, came back and the car was gone. no one saw anything. this is disgusting. if they know it is a hot spot why not do something about it? how about a trap for the crooks or something?
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Another serious shark attack at 2nd Beach Port St Johns.
15/01/2012
Picturesque, cooking and shark infested. 2nd Beach Port St John's
In my line of work I get many SMS, but the one I fear and hate the most is the one that announces a ‘shark incident’ of some kind along our coastline. I think this is because as surfers we step into the food chain daily to get our fix this strikes closer to home than for most people. Today I received one such SMS informing me of yet another attack in the shark attack fatigued community of Port St John’s.
Details at this point are still sketchy but from what we’ve managed to piece together a ‘local’ swimmer was attacked at 2nd Beach this (Sunday) afternoon. The attack was non fatal but the victim is in a critical condition at the time of writing.
More to follow as we receive more information. In the interim we strongly suggest you do not surf at 2nd Beach Port St Johns which must fast becoming the Shark Attack capital of the world!
John
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Posted by Peter Smith on the 15/01/2012 22:13
4th attack in something like 5 years, and the Shark Attack capital of the world?????? The river brings dirty water down, and swimming in dark brown water is normally a no-no, as far as I'm concerned. It's a pity, but people must be taught not to swim in this "muck".
Posted by John McCarthy on the 16/01/2012 06:46
It appears as if the latest victim has died as a result of the injuries sustained in the attack making this the 4th fatal attack at 2nd Beach PSJ in 3 years. If you consider how few people swim here relative to many other beaches on our coastline you have to admit those are gnarly stats. News 24 has some interesting quotes from the locals http://www.news24.com/SciTech/News/Shark-attacks-ripping-Port-St-Johns-apart-20110510.
Posted by Alec on the 16/01/2012 09:18
The shark attack victim pass away
Posted by Chris Chapman on the 16/01/2012 10:10
I was in Port St Johns last week and saw some cooking beach breaks on the long stretch of beach just north of the Umzimvubu River mouth, but I didn't paddle out. The ocean around there just has a scary vibe. 2nd beach is definitely a no-go zone for surfers, but how far from that spot do you have to go to consider taking the risk? My opinion is that the tourist operators doing shark cage diving and photo tours, who are attracting sharks with bait and chumming, are encouraging these creatures to 'sniff out' humans in the water. The same sharks that learn these tricks around False Bay are cruising the 'Kei a few days later, so watch out! Condolences to the latest victim's family and friends.
Posted by Jono on the 16/01/2012 10:13
2nd beach is usually visually clean, every time i've been there [including having surfed there] the water has been crystal, the river running into 2nd beach is small and not to be confused with the Umzimvubu that flows perpetually chocolate brown into first beach.
Posted by Edward on the 17/02/2012 04:05
Blacktip is good to eat, you shulod shulod try some, especially how my wife prepares it: grilled teriyaki over bean sprouts. Catching the other, bigger, man-eating sharks and selling their meat for crab bait and selling the jaws and vertibrae used to be another way to put food on the table for my kidsCaptain Bill
Posted by Shweta on the 20/02/2012 15:49
You have been enaitg shark for over 35 years and feeding it to your family? I'd hate to see the levels of mercury in your blood streams. I wonder if you're aware that your man-enaitg bullsharks are full of urea, which is piss. It seems your bad taste is universal.
Posted by Rizal on the 22/02/2012 03:44
Thank you for your rsosenpe. I enjoyed reading it. However you claim you're not a treehugger or what -have- you but your facts' clearly say otherwise. Minimizing the affects of even one shark attack, I feel is ignorant.PS, I hope you'll purchase my book!Captain Bill
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Travis Logie, looking back at 2011
15/01/2012
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Posted by iomi on the 16/01/2012 09:12
what a legend - really down to earth good guy - make it beeeeg this year bruv
Posted by Paul on the 16/01/2012 10:27
Go for gold bru. You´ve got the right stuff.
Posted by Jono on the 16/01/2012 12:48
Go Trav Go!
Posted by frankie on the 28/01/2012 04:18
Travis if 2011 was good 2012 is going to be better.Your surfing level certainly speaks for itself.You are a true ambassador to the sport and for ZAF.Good luck bru.
Posted by Lore on the 20/02/2012 09:47
Glenn Sakamoto sent me a note sniyag that he liked Mark's Matt Warshaw interview, I smiled for at least a few minutes. Glenn is a designer by trade, but his water project is Liquid
Posted by Lhyna on the 20/02/2012 22:01
It is good to know that there are more dtonitaeisns for kitsurfers. The sport is becoming more popular and more people are searching for exotic dtonitaeisns where they can practice the sport.
Posted by Calvin on the 22/02/2012 11:20
Hi Sherin,Thanks for innludicg my post in this carnival. I've read up your some of your posts and I like your thoughts and ideas. Perhaps we can exchange bloglink to benefit our readers.Great job!Nash Dadameah
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Words fail...
13/01/2012
This day at Teahupoo- Aug 27th 2011 during the Billabong Pro waiting period is what many are calling the biggest and gnarliest Teahupoo ever ridden. Chris Bryan was fortunate enough to be there working for Billabong on a day that will go down in the history of big wave surfing. The French Navy labeled this day a double code red prohibiting and threatening to arrest anyone that entered the water.
Kelly Slater described the day by saying "witnessing this was a draining feeling being terrified for other people's lives all day long, it's life or death. Letting go of that rope one time can change your life and not many people will ever experience that in their life."
All images where shot by Chris Bryan using the Phantom HD Gold camera. To see more of Chris' work check out his website. WWW.CHRISBRYANFILMS.COM
Music: Lower Your Eyelids to Die with the Sun' by M83.
by Chris Bryan
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Posted by Stephen Russell on the 16/01/2012 09:34
OMG Nathan fletcher - Wipe out of the century! I have seen this wipe out before but the camera work on this clip is insane! Heaviest ever!
Posted by craig on the 16/01/2012 14:34
just watching that made my heart rate shoot up....... insane !@#$%^&*
Posted by craig on the 16/01/2012 14:34
just watching that made my heart rate shoot up....... insane !@#$%^&*
Posted by slummiessurffa on the 16/01/2012 21:21
Code Red - My brain just blew a reality gasket. That is some serious footage!
Posted by Nona on the 15/02/2012 14:43
That's way the bestest asenwr so far!
Posted by Myriam on the 20/02/2012 17:55
Me and my betohrr were the only good surfers in my family and after he injureder himself one day, he didnt really surf anymore. So Im the only good surfer in my family Its really fun but you have to be aware of everything
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50K Richer
13/01/2012
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Posted by iomi on the 16/01/2012 09:05
numnuts .... guy asks him what he is going to do with the money and he goes on a 2 min rant about himself and unrelated shitte
Posted by ann on the 16/01/2012 10:06
iomi! u deaf or what? he said it was all pretty much spent,numnuts!! u bet u are!
Posted by Stephan on the 16/01/2012 10:47
What a chop. Maybe he should just use the money to build a massive statue to himself.
Posted by Davo on the 17/01/2012 09:55
Surf competitions in SA are bullshit. Always won by the same small clique of guys. Dont bother with them if you aint in the 'club'
Posted by Shreya on the 22/02/2012 11:17
Kelly just wasn't lucky egnouh to catch the right waves at the final against Mick. However, Mick is a top surfer and probably deserved to win Pro France.
Posted by Meri on the 22/02/2012 11:58
I have no itserent in Stand Up Paddleboarding. However, I can see where is can be fun, especially on those very flat days. But, I have no desire to try it. I have been surfing on a 'regular' surfboard since 1966, and have gotten a lifetime worth of fun from it. I suggest you at least try both (remember, start with LESSONS read my old answers). Which ever you enjoy most, stick with. Or, if you like them both, just in different conditions, do both. There is room in the ocean for all sorts of surfers (who have taken the time to learn the right way!!). Good luck, and have fun.
Buchulife ambassador Jordy Smith warming up for the 2012 contest season with some massive airs and deep barrels. The footage was recently shot in Hawaii and J-Bay.
"Buchulife Joint Health Capsules are part of my daily fitness regime" - Jordy Smith
Now I know who the birany one is, I'll keep looking for your posts.
Posted by Vanessa on the 22/02/2012 10:48
That warms my heart :) Little thngis to us can really be HUGE thngis to others!@Angie Hey Angie!! Love Drop #2 in the house! Haha sorry to hear about the flu going around your place but we hope you're better now :) Thanks for popping in! see you in the forums?
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Hawaii Dispatch 9
11/01/2012
All images by Kelly Cestari
Over the course of a 48 hours waves on the North Shore went from sloppy to big round and scary some choose to spectate rather than participate. Sunset doing it's thing.
Big or small Steven Sawyer has an answer for the conditions.
Davey Brand gets to wake up and walk from his backyard straight into the surf.
It can get cold in Hawaii, Steven dons a wetsuit to brave the elements and fight off wax rash at Rockky Lefts.
Waiting for a gap to paddle can be a daunting task.
Just when you think you are safe a set breaks on the outer reefs.
You wait patiently paddle into a wave get blasted and repeat the process all over again.
Steven Sawyer caught one of the bigger waves as the swell went from head high to over head in 60 minutes.
Jack Johnson grows beards and enjoys surfing too.
A lot of surfing the bigger conditions on the North Shore is all mental, calm and relaxed is the way to be.
Seth Moniz on a wave twice his size, probably a good thing because the set behind was three times his size.
Maya Gabeira getting some paddle practice at Sunset.
All along the 7 mile stretch waves were being ridden, even at Pipe.
Some guys get photo incentives so they work hard for those dollars.
Rock Piles is in plain open sight but it has the reputation of a hidden gem.
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Posted by Lance Pearlman on the 13/01/2012 15:09
What a BOMB Stevie !! Whooo Hoooo bru !!! Stoked for ya :-)
Posted by Cherilynn on the 15/02/2012 00:55
Good to find an expert who knows what he's tailnkg about!
Posted by Tuba on the 20/02/2012 19:31
Great Stuff, I have been a diinvg instructor since 1993 and I teach Scuba Diving in English and japanese language. geat Job with the English Sanshin Pages!
Posted by Karoline on the 22/02/2012 10:01
moparbrosFUCK ME DEAD thats a huge fcnikug wave either that dude snorted a shit load of coke or he,s got balls of steel , what a effort. if that was me I,d be running like benny hill.
Posted by Ariel on the 22/02/2012 10:48
i love the ciombnation! i like doing poi, but i've never combined the two, (belly dancing and poi) i definitely will now.
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All is well that ends well.
10/01/2012
Sasha reunited with her board and Reece stoked it all ended well.
We all have those weird kind of days when the elements seem to be conspiring against us. Forces beyond our control move in and seemingly dictate the direction of your life for a few hours despite you stoutest efforts to the contrary.
This afternoon Sasha and her friend Reece decided on a little late arvo rinse-off at North Beach. With a Spring high tide and the first vestiges of a cyclonic window opening up things were feisty off the pier. Feisty enough to keep old salty dogs like Pierre Tosstee and Graeme Bird on their toes.
Reece had had a decent wave and was on the inside paddling out when the ‘Widow Maker’ of the day appeared outside and mowed everyone down. There was no escaping this cyclonically born demon as it made landfall and it had the afore mentioned old salts (amongst others) diving for crayfish to escape the full wrath of its might.
In a cruel twist of fate Sasha found herself right under the vortex of the breaking lip. A hasty gasp, a bail followed shortly by goodbye leash and surfboard. As the pack recovered from the mayhem and untangled itself gasping air, the ever observant Toast emerged and in a true reflection of old school watermanship of looking out for your fellow surfer realised that Sasha was in a spot of old bother.
Teaming up with one of the other old salty dogs out there and Reece who paddled back out to help, he helped effect the safe delivery of Sasha back to terra firma.
All good everybody thought except wait for it… her board had been stolen as it washed up on the beach by an opportunistic thief. Having just survived the set of the day on the head, a gnarly swim through some heavy water to get back to shore poor Sasha found herself confronted by the prospect of the fact that her board was gone forever. Eish!
What she didn’t know was that there was a Good Samaritan on the pier watching the whole thing who had reported the board stolen, literally within seconds of it being scooped by the unscrupulous operator.
As she grappled with the prospect of a lost board the Good Samaritan approached her and told her that the thief had been apprehended and her board recovered and that she could collect it from the charge office. Still in her bikini and within 10 minutes of of being smashed by the set of the day she was united with her surfboard.
What an afternoon for the young lady and what a happy ending. Props to Reece, Toast, The Good Samaritan and The SAP!
John
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Posted by Debbie on the 10/01/2012 08:32
Thanks guys for watching out for my way to adventurous daughter.
;)
Posted by Jane on the 10/01/2012 08:55
@ Debbie...gotta love our adventurous kids!
Awesome stuff, Rhys et al!!!
Posted by Debbie on the 10/01/2012 09:41
@Jane..... Yeah I s'pose we had a hand in making them that way so can't really complain hey? She just freaks me out now and again.
@Rhys... Thanks for keeping her safe.
Posted by Sach on the 10/01/2012 09:55
Thanks all for the help, guys like you make this place worth while :) Yet another awesome story to add to the collection :D
Posted by Pierre 'Toast' Tostee on the 10/01/2012 12:23
In South Africa we have a beautiful word to describe how we should appreciate others. It's called 'Ubuntu'. Surfers know this well. Yesterday was an example of this - a few of us rallied our support to help a fellow surfer in need and John McCarthy kindly offered his board to Sasha so we could all come to shore safely... happy days :)
Posted by Glenn Smith on the 12/01/2012 12:20
Roland had to pull me to safety after calling me onto a mutant that dislocated my left arm again after being ragg-dolled accross the sandbar. Thanks to him I didnt get washed through the pier!!!! Mat Larmont rushed me to hospital immidiately after walking up the beach hearing people say Oh Sh..... and No ways and Eish!
Posted by Anjali on the 17/02/2012 09:45
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Posted by Kassem on the 20/02/2012 22:07
Dear realpy button,Im dearly sorry if i hurt you but this song is so damn good i need to realpy it.Sincerely,MarianaP.S. I'm sorry but this is not the official video honey LUV it anyway
Posted by Luke on the 22/02/2012 11:55
That's a smart way of thniikng about it.
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Hawaii Dispatch 8
03/01/2012
All imagess by Kelly Cestari
After some festive slumber the North Shore is sparking back to life.
Sometimes Pipe can look better than it actually is once you are out there.
It looked better but this guy didn't mind the average classification.
Average, who cares its barreling Pipe.
Good to Fair was the forecast for this day.
Steve Sawyer snagged a bigger wave of the session by paddling the furthest out and waiting.
Throughout the season the sand has been blasted away giving lowtide a dangerous look that some simply ignore.
Clean water and team riders means jobs get done, Davey Brand following instructions.
Benji Brand doing well at nursing a foot injury.
Steven Sawyer likes to phaff around before surfing, he even likes to take his time during wipeouts.
But then he resurfaces and gets the job done too.
Uncle Derek Hoooo brudda.
Derek Ho knows how to navigate the Backdoor flat section after decades of experience.
A good bottom turn can spice up an otherwise below par wave.
Leonardo Fioravanti setting his line between an irritating GoPro guy and someones butt.
Do guys sometimes purposefully aim for the last blast section?
When Pipe is not up to par there is always Keiki to play around in.
Keiki shorey is fun but it can be dangerous while trying to shoot the shore pounders.
2012 has two 2s in it, I have two stitches in my nose, Happy New Years Mayans.
Happy New Year. Hau’oli Makahiki Hou.
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Posted by KarliMisses on the 20/02/2012 10:44
What a hctiec events on your "quiet day"!A scarry coombination, water and electricity. But nice that it ended well, sounds like you could use the help.
Posted by Rony on the 05/05/2012 02:25
At the moment we are only 7 binehd the US scheduled 6 late last year and are now running 16 straight.Ch 7 will slip further and further binehd though with school holidays, non ratings and random assortments of weeks off.
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