Fleeting Moments in Time
Ballito, Kwazulu Natal - Wednesday June 19, 2013 - Current World No. 20, Travis Logie, formerly of Durban but now residing in California, USA, is one of South Africa’s title contenders looking to capitalise on a prime event on home soil, and on a wave he still regards as one of the best in the world. “When Ballito is turning it on or even when it’s average, it’s a world class wave,” says Logie. “It’s the perfect arena for the event and it’s probably the best wave on the … [Read more...]
By Jonathan Saul; Editing by James Jukwey (Reuters) - Pirate attacks off West Africa's mineral-rich Gulf of Guinea have almost doubled from last year and threaten to increase the costs and jeopardise the shipping of commodities from the region. The Gulf of Guinea, which includes Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast, is a major source of oil and cocoa and increasingly metals for world markets, although international navies are not actively engaged in counter-piracy missions in the … [Read more...]
From http://www.maritime-executive.com 26 crewmen had to be rescued by the Indian Coast Guard after the containership they were on snapped in half and sank off Yemen. The hull of the MV MOL COMFORT broke in two, forcing its crew to abandon ship. The men were plucked from the rough waters. Three nearby vessels aided in the rescue of the mariners, after they managed to get off the ship into two life rafts and a lifeboat. They are being transported to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo … [Read more...]
Jiquiliste Beach, Nicaragua 8-16 June 2013 South Africa takes sixth place as Australia wins team gold at DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championships The South Africa junior surfing team has finished in sixth place amongst the 30 nations competing in the 2013 DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championships presented by Billabong which ended at Jiquiliste Beach in Nicaragua on Sunday. Team Australia was crowned the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Gold Medal Team when they … [Read more...]
Jiquiliste Beach, Nicaragua 8-16 June 2013 Last SA surfer eliminated on penultimate day of DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championships Jordy Maree was eliminated on the penultimate day of competition at the 2013 DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championships presented by Billabong yesterday (Saturday) leaving South Africa with no participants going into the final day of surfing’s biggest annual junior event for only the second time since it started in 2003. Maree, Team SA’s … [Read more...]
By Mario Vittone In many child drownings, adults are nearby but have no idea the victim is dying. Here’s what to look for. The new captain jumped from the deck, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes on his victim as he headed straight for the couple swimming between their anchored sportfisher and the beach. “I think he thinks you’re drowning,” the husband said to his wife. They had been splashing each other and she had screamed but … [Read more...]
Jiquiliste Beach, Nicaragua 8-16 June 2013 Three SA surfers ousted on Day 4 of DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Nicaragua The South African junior surfing team’s chances of a team medal at the 2013 DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championships presented by Billabong took a blow in Nicaragua yesterday after three of their surfers were eliminated from the event when they finished outside the top two in their respective repercharge heats. As the other nine SA surfers … [Read more...]
A premier Surfing South Africa tournament New Pier, Durban June 27 – 30, 2013 Eight provincial teams and a host of stars set to compete in 2013 Cool Shoe South African Surfing Championships in Durban The 2013 Cool Shoe South African Surfing Championships is the 48th edition of one of the longest running surfing tournaments in the world and will take place at Durban’s New Pier from June 27 to 30. This year’s tournament will feature a current World Champion, former World … [Read more...]
by The Daily Catch June 11, 2013 in Adventure To all the budding surfers out there who aspire to challenge themselves at Maverick’s, Jaws or some ungodly place in Australia called The Right, we share five examples why that might not be such a great idea. The accompanying video contains footage showing what are deemed the five most savage wipeouts of the past 12 months (video is posted above). I’d choose either the last clip, involving Chris Shanahan (top image), or the first, … [Read more...]
Event No. 4 of 10 on the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour Cloudbreak/Restaurants, Fiji June 2 - 14, 2013 Jordy Smith 5th as Kelly Slater wins Volcom Fiji Pro and takes rankings lead Cloudbreak, Tavarua/Fiji (Wednesday, June 12, 2013) – South Africa’s Jordy Smith placed fifth as Kelly Slater successfully defended his Volcom Fiji Pro title in pumping two to three metre waves at Cloudbreak and catapulted himself into the No. 1 spot on the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT) … [Read more...]
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