8 Things you should to know about your Surfboard Leash Your leash is a critical part of your surfing. Dont try and be that guy that paddles into the lineup with no leash. You are simply lookng for trouble! The rules are No Leash = No Surf! Here are 8 things all surfers should know […]
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‘It’s All Still Here’!
Cape Town and the Western Cape recently suffered the worst drought in it’s history, but we overcame and are now stronger than ever before. South Africa’s best surfer, Jordy Smith, knows our water better than most people, having spent plenty of time exploring its breaks, and he is here to tell you that ‘It’s All […]
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Back to Basics #02 Whether you are renting a board or taking the big step to buy your own, here are some important tips to surfboard care both in and out of the water. Out of the water: Check that fins are secure, not loose before and after surfing Wax on the top deck will […]
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Back to Basics #01: We get asked this question regularly by surfers a varying skill levels “What board should I be riding?” Here is what we suggest. Surfboards come in a variety of shapes and sizes from short, curvy shapes to longer, straighter shapes. Shorter, curvier shapes are easier to turn but for a more […]
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Shark Spotters improves beach safety by applying innovative and responsible shark safety solutions that reduce the spatial overlap between people and sharks, thereby reducing the risk of a shark bite. Trained observers (spotters) strategically located at elevated positions above high-risk shark beaches provide an early warning system for water users of the presence of great […]
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