The recent Kommetjie Surf Festival and last weekend’s Guido’s SA Open event in Port Alfred have highlighted the importance of the local community taking ownership of organising their own events. Instead of sitting back and complaining, these guys are taking matters into their own hands and making cool things happen.
The vibe at these types of events is completely different to those where a huge sponsor comes along and takes over your local beach for a few days usually without even consulting the local surfers. The by the community for the community model has a lot to be said for it and despite how competitive they can be, they are also all about having fun.
Defending AirOff Champion, Jordan Alexander
In that vein there are a crew in Strand known as WolfAlley (local creative’s and surfers) who are about to embark on the second version of their event called The WolfAlley AirOff, which takes place next weekend on Sunday the 11th at Strand in front of Natural Energy Surf Shop. AirOff is a wave runner assisted big air, surf and bodyboarding competition. The invitation only event provides a platform for local groms as well as experienced surfers to compete in a battle for creative and radical air supremacy.
The winner walks off with a cash cheque and a custom crafted signet ring courtesy of Jewellery Designer Stefni Muller – nice touch and a cool idea for the trophy!
The event is aimed at bringing together the community, so if you are a surfer, artist of any genre or just feel like checking it out as a spectator to learn some air tips get on down to Strand on Sunday to check it out!
John
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