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A Rare Breed of Women: Surfing Grandmothers by Bernie Shelly | Part 1
“Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.”
(William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra).
As improbable as hen’s teeth, ‘Ouma’ or ‘Gogo’ are not words that personify these unique women. Hailing...
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Surfing the Frozen Frontier: ‘Antarctica Domain One’ Premieres in Cape Town
Cape Town’s iconic Labia Theatre will host the South African premiere of Antarctica Domain One on Wednesday, 26 November, a groundbreaking surf documentary that...
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The Long Paddle: How South Africans Found Their Place in Hawaiian Surfing
Every surfer knows the legend: Hawaii is the ultimate test. It’s the sacred ground where reputations are made, dreams are broken, and surfing’s best...
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Luke Slijpen on His New Surf Film Surge: A Celebration of South African Waves
Llandudno's Luke Slijpen has never been one to sit still. Between competing on the Challenger Series and chasing swells across the globe, his passion...
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Challenger Series 2025 So Far: Saffas Rising
Three events down, plenty to play for. The 2025 WSL Challenger Series has already served up Newcastle, Ballito, and Huntington Beach, three contests that...
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CHIP’N & SPICE: Kommetjie’s Surf Spirit on Screen
Kommetjie has always been more than just waves, it’s a community, a culture, and a crew. That spirit comes to life in CHIP’N, a...
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St Francis Bay Groynes: Saving Sand, Shaping Waves
For decades, St Francis Bay has been a paradox. On one hand, it’s one of the spiritual homes of South African surfing, the place...
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WSL Finals Day Fireworks at Cloudbreak
Cloudbreak is a wave that doesn’t mess around. Sharp reef, moody sets, and a take-no-prisoners attitude that makes heroes and humbles the rest. It’s...
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It’s Showtime in Fiji: WSL Finals Opening Ceremony
The 2025 Lexus WSL Finals have officially kicked off in Fiji with a traditional opening ceremony that set the tone for a week of...
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Countdown to Cloudbreak: Jordy Smith’s Road to the Finals
As we roll into the WSL Finals at Cloudbreak, Jordy Smith is right where every surfer dreams of being, in the Top 5 with...
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Review of The Oom, by Bernie Shelly
If you’ve ever wondered how it all began - the real world of surfing, beyond ladies in bobbly bathing caps and frocked cozzies riding...
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Jordy Smith Locks Into Final 5 with Impressive Start at Teahupo’o
Jordy Smith has officially punched his ticket to the WSL Final 5, securing his spot among the world’s elite with a solid start at...
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WSL 2026 Format Overhaul: Final 5 Dropped & Jeffreys Bay Secures Schedule Spot
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the World Surf League (WSL) has announced some major changes for the 2026 season,...
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Sneak Peek: Inside ISSUE 49. 2
The waves are calling, and so is our latest issue. We're pulling back the curtain on what's waiting inside Zigsag's newest edition – a...