Eric worked for Safari in the shop front and factory and was a Safari team rider. He was a hardcore surfer and charged with everybody. Graham Hynes said he was a true gentleman and a pleasure to have around. In his youth Eric spent hundreds of hours surfing at Umbogintwini beach developing his unique natural foot style and qualified with distinction to represent Southern Natal at SA Champs on numerous occasions. Eric was incredibly brave not fearing huge waves and at one Southern Natal surf contest at St Michaels, which was cancelled due to the massive storm surf conditions and the attending danger, Eric jumped off the rocks and paddled out to join springbok surfer Anthony Brodovitch for a session. It was wild with +10’ sets. Everyone else could only watch in awe and with the greatest respect for our 15-year old buddy.
Eric’s incredible braveness and selflessness would later be acknowledged with being awarded a bravery medal for having assisted his surfing friend Bruce Aldridge back to the safety of the beach after Bruce was attacked by a shark while they were surfing together off Umbogintwini beach.
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Posted by Shayne McGee on the 20/02/2012 10:37
Many fond memories of the early Twini days and the late evening sessions with you. Thanks for all the tips as a grom and lifts home from the beach. You were always an inspiration to us.
Posted by Marcel Hofmann on the 20/02/2012 10:43
Met Eric in the Maldives 2011 after he hiked and paddle across 2 islands, one of them jails, just to get in at least one good surf! .
He surfed with his slops tucked into his baggies until dark!
We were lucky enough to give him a lift home and meet an awesome charger! RIP!
Posted by Ryan McMeeking on the 20/02/2012 18:09
I met Eric when I was a lightie surfing St Mikes - my memory of him was during one of the South Coast contests in the 80's - he hit the lip so hard his knee came back and hit him in the mouth, and sent his front teeth through his bottom lip - nothing to him he was all smiles (can't remember how he did in the heat). He was a great role model to us local groms. RIP
Posted by Gareth Davies on the 21/02/2012 08:16
Surfed with Eric on many occasions at Toti and Greenies. Sorry to hear of his passing. RIP Eric.
Posted by Brad Manthe on the 21/02/2012 10:52
I wish you well dear friend - memories of "Hotel Command" army days and your special quirky humour will forever be remembered. I am proud to have known and surfed with you ... Brad Manthe, East London
Posted by ALISON LLOYD on the 23/02/2012 10:39
how come i never heard all these stories Eric-y-you were quite the man!!! Hope the swell over there is bigger and better!!Miss you but always in our hearts.A&A
Posted by Karen Fitzpatrick on the 23/02/2012 11:12
a man of many talents!!! and a great friend in every sense!! I miss you every day - we have planted an wild orchid in your memory so your presence in the zen garden is forever!! K&K
Posted by Bhavya on the 15/03/2012 11:05
Correct me if I am wrong Scott, I believe the tedrics you earn at TrafficSwarm are for views of your Text Display rather than Page Views. This is how they are able to be so generous' with their tedrics.Not that this is a bad thing. The text display is a way for you to Pre-Sell' your site which can improve your conversion. The way TrafficSwarm trains it's users, you can do better with this system especially if you have a compelling text display ad.Bill.Excellent point, Bill. It is an easy thing to use this to your advantage when you understand how TrafficSwarm works.Rather than clicking along in a typical exchange and seeing one splash page at a time, as you click in TrafficSwarm you see several text ads. Many people click on all the text ads as they progress, but some only click on the text ads that interest them.I treat my text ads in the same way I treat splash pages. A compelling targeted text ad will pull in more clicks on the ad and the surfers will be more interested in reading the offer on the capture page. Subsequently, the opt in rate on the capture page is much higher.Spend some time learning to create good text ads for TrafficSwarm. The TEP splash pages are a good guide to use for developing your headlines and ad copy. Also, changing your text ads on a regular basis (about once per week) keeps the click through rate higher.- Scott
Posted by Jonathan Thompson on the 30/03/2012 16:39
The passing of a true hero and legend. RIP Eric - thanks for all the great times in the water and on the beach.
Posted by Fayzali on the 05/05/2012 05:31
That's raelly shrewd! Good to see the logic set out so well.
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