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PE in the news: Bay set for surf series

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Bay set for surf series: More than R1-million in prize money will be up for grabs in the five-leg series, which starts in Port Elizabeth on Easter weekend, March 30 to April 1. The five legs, to be held across the country, will serve as qualifiers for the grand finale VW SA Open ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Lofty plan for Donkin Reserve: When John Paterson died in 1880, according to one historic account, it was said that he would not require a statue as was already his Port … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Bay set for surf series

Firing Surf For Opening Day Of Billabong Junior Series Finale

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Firing Surf For Opening Day Of Billabong Junior Series Finale: James Ribbink from Durban Photo: © Ian Thurtell The opening rounds of the Billabong Junior Series presented by All Aboard Travel were completed in great waves and offshore winds at Seal Point in Cape St Francis on Friday. There is much at stake at this event. The fourth and final event in the 20th annual edition of the world’s longest running surf series for surfers 18-and-under will crown event and series champions in seven … [Read more...] about Firing Surf For Opening Day Of Billabong Junior Series Finale

J-Bay in the news: Surf World Series Is Now Available For Xbox One

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Surf World Series Is Now Available For Xbox One: including Bell’s Beach (Australia), Waimea Bay (Hawaii), Supertubos (Portugal), Cacimba do Padre (Brazil), and Jeffreys Bay (South Africa). Enjoy afternoon, evening, night, and bad weather variations with different waves and visual aesthetics. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Watch Mick Fanning Surf The Arctic Circle: Fanning won the ASP World Tour in 2007, 2009 and 2013. He is known for escaping a very close encounter with a great white … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Surf World Series Is Now Available For Xbox One

J-Bay in the news: Surf World Series Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One

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Surf World Series Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One: including Bell’s Beach (Australia), Waimea Bay (Hawaii), Supertubos (Portugal), Cacimba do Padre (Brazil), and Jeffreys Bay (South Africa). Enjoy afternoon, evening, night, and bad weather variations with different waves and visual aesthetics. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. South African Police Service: In an effort to reduce contact crimes, especially crimes against women, Jeffrey’s Bay Station … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Surf World Series Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One

J-Bay in the news: August in South Africa: A Zone You Must Surf Before Kicking the Bucket, Bru

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August in South Africa: A Zone You Must Surf Before Kicking the Bucket, Bru: Jeffreys Bay is arguably the best known and highest quality wave in South Africa, at last if you are a fan of freight-training, righthand rock points. J-Bay features on the Championship Tour, where it often sees some of the best performances from the most ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Kids books needed: Physicians’ offices and the Brooks Health Centre are collecting books in memory of Dr. Piet Hancke for … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: August in South Africa: A Zone You Must Surf Before Kicking the Bucket, Bru

J-Bay in the news: Miki Dora’s Concept For A Surf Contest

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Miki Dora’s Concept For A Surf Contest: Next week, the world’s best gritty hungry sharp warrior surfers will come together at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. They will speed, power and flow their way into a $ 579,000 purse, of which the winner will take home $ 100,000 or possibly get torpedoed by a ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Eastern Cape fisherman suffers suspected heart attack at sea: A fisherman who suffered a suspected heart attack at sea near Jeffrey's Bay has been safely … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Miki Dora’s Concept For A Surf Contest

Billabong Junior Series presented by All Aboard Travel Opens the Ballito Pro Surf Festival

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Billabong Junior Series presented by All Aboard Travel Opens the Ballito Pro Surf Festival: Billabong Junior Series Photo: Billabong Billabong Junior Series presented by All Aboard Travel Opens the Ballito Pro Surf Festival The Billabong Junior Series presented by All Aboard Travel, the third of four surfing events that will crown champions in seven age divisions for boys and girls for the 20th successive year, heralds the start of the 13-day Ballito Pro Surf Festival on Tuesday. The world’s … [Read more...] about Billabong Junior Series presented by All Aboard Travel Opens the Ballito Pro Surf Festival

J-Bay in the news: Matt Wilkinson wins World Surf League event in Fiji and moves to number one on rankings

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Matt Wilkinson wins World Surf League event in Fiji and moves to number one on rankings: He said he planned on celebrating the win before turning his attention to the next leg of the tour, Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. "I'm going to go and drink some beer," Wilkinson told event commentator Strider Wasilewski during the post-win interview. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. WATCH: ‘I told you to let them do it outside the house’ – Panayiotou tape: TS: What is this? CP: Plus minus five [the … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Matt Wilkinson wins World Surf League event in Fiji and moves to number one on rankings

J-Bay in the news: Revolt Summer Surf Series — #NoSharksinOB

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Revolt Summer Surf Series — #NoSharksinOB: But patrols don’t cancel the risk; in July, 2015 Australian surfer Mick Fanning was attacked at Jeffrey’s Bay on South Africa’s East Cape. National Geographic ran a story titled: ”Surfer Attacked by Shark ‘Did Everything Right’ “, wherein ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Revolt Summer Surf Series — #NoSharksinOB

J-Bay in the news: Filipe Toledo banned after trying to storm judging tower at Brazil surf event

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Filipe Toledo banned after trying to storm judging tower at Brazil surf event: Toledo will miss the next event on the World Surf League calendar, the Fiji Pro starting on 4 June, before returning for Jeffreys Bay in July. The WSL did not specify the amount of the fine but according to its rule book, the penalty for “entering ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Filipe Toledo Suspended for "Storming the Judges Tower": I take full responsibility for my actions and accept my suspension. I am … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Filipe Toledo banned after trying to storm judging tower at Brazil surf event

J-Bay in the news: February dominates WSL City Surf Series

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February dominates WSL City Surf Series: February will be departing for the Ichinomiya Chiba Open in Japan on May 18, the day after his 24th birthday, where he will be joined by compatriots Beyrick de Vries of uMhlanga, Matt McGillivray of Jeffreys Bay and Slade Prestwich of Scottburgh in the ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: February dominates WSL City Surf Series

PE in the news: February dominates WSL City Surf Series

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February dominates WSL City Surf Series: The lanky Capetonian won the Nelson Mandela Bay Surf Pro in Port Elizabeth, finished runner-up at the Buffalo City Surf Pro and then won the Corona Durban Surf Pro at Dairy Beach last Sunday for a haul of R30 000 and a substantial lead at the top of the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Maswana’s Sama nomination proves that baritone can hold its own in popular music: “I was blessed to do the Victor Ntoni tribute in 2014 that toured the State … [Read more...] about PE in the news: February dominates WSL City Surf Series

J-Bay in the news: Corona Durban Surf Pro

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Corona Durban Surf Pro: Men’s event winner Michael February (Kommetjie) and runner-up Matt McGillivray (Jeffreys Bay) celebrate their wins. Photo: WSL / Thurtell SURFING NEWS - Michael February and Zoe McDougall claimed the Men’s and Women’s titles at the Corona Durban Surf ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Corona Durban Surf Pro Contest Wrap Up: Up against fellow QS campaigner Matt McGillivray (Jeffreys Bay), February started the final with a couple of mid-range scores before being … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Corona Durban Surf Pro

J-Bay in the news: Sophie Bell does the double in Buffalo City Surf Pro

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Sophie Bell does the double in Buffalo City Surf Pro: February (Kommetjie), who was wearing the Skullcandy rankings leader’s striped vest after his victory in the opening event of the season in Port Elizabeth last weekend, and Sawyer (Jeffreys Bay) fought out a see-saw battle in the unpredictable 1-15 metre ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Sophie Bell does the double in Buffalo City Surf Pro