Category Archives: South Africa surfing report

Say aaaaahhh! How world's biggest shark (thankfully) finds small fry like humans hard to swallow

Definitely want to swim with one of these before I die… VIA – DAILY MAIL “Things are getting ugly: The whale shark has an insatiable appetite for plankton – and the kind of face only its mother could love” Say aaaaahhh! How world’s biggest shark (thankfully) finds small fry like humans hard to swallow By … Continue reading Say aaaaahhh! How world's biggest shark (thankfully) finds small fry like humans hard to swallow

VIDEO: Great White shark bites off Brit's leg Horror on danger beach

You get a good idea of the size of this bad boy looking at the boat near by… VIA – THE SUN UK Great White shark bites off Brit’s leg Horror on danger beach PHOTO: Terrifying … deadly Great White seen in bay moments after attack By NEIL MILLARD Published: 28 Sep 2011 A BRITISH … Continue reading VIDEO: Great White shark bites off Brit's leg Horror on danger beach

Billabong claims digital first

VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong claims digital first 06 Sep 2011 Iconic surfwear brand Billabong has become the first fashion retailer in Australia to trial a new type of interactive self-service technology in-store. The technology, developed by digital media company Yeapoint in partnership with online holiday service GoSea, allows customers to book and purchase last-minute … Continue reading Billabong claims digital first

Photo: Oil spill slicks Cape Town beach

Makes you sick to your stomach…hate big oil. VIA – TIMES LIVE ZA Oil spill slicks Cape Town beach Andre Jurgens and Shanaaz Eggington | 03 September, 2011 10:27 Photo – Thick oil from the stricken bulk carrier Seli 1 is washing up on Cape Town’s Blouberg beach. The vessel ran aground two years ago, … Continue reading Photo: Oil spill slicks Cape Town beach

Experts recommend nets after Seychelles shark attacks

VIA: AFP Experts recommend nets after Seychelles shark attacks (AFP) – 9 hours ago VICTORIA — Authorities in the Seychelles will erect special anti-shark sea nets around a popular beach where two tourists were killed in separate attacks last month, officials said on Thursday. South African experts from the KwaZulu Natal Sharks Board — hired … Continue reading Experts recommend nets after Seychelles shark attacks

Jordy Smith's family upset over decision to rerun round three heat

VIA – CAPE TIMES – SOUTH AFRICA Top surfer’s family upset over decision to rerun round three heat August 30 2011 at 12:14pm Kwanele Butana THE mother of world surfing sensation Jordy Smith has criticised the decision by the international surfing governing body, Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), to order a rerun of the Billabong … Continue reading Jordy Smith's family upset over decision to rerun round three heat

LIVE FEED CONTEST ON! BILLABONG PRO TAHITI AT TEAHUPOO!

LIVE FEED CONTEST ON! BILLABONG PRO TAHITI AT TEAHUPOO! Heat # 1 Men Round 2 Jeremy Flores FRA Heiarii Williams PYF Heat # 2 Taj Burrow AUS Ricardo Santos BRA Heat # 3 Adrian Buchan AUS Gabe Kling USA Heat # 4 Owen Wright AUS Adam Melling AUS Heat # 5 Joel Parkinson AUS Brett … Continue reading LIVE FEED CONTEST ON! BILLABONG PRO TAHITI AT TEAHUPOO!