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AT THE BEACH | Busted knee sees young surfer Tom riding wave of serendipity – Port Elizabeth in the News

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AT THE BEACH | Busted knee sees young surfer Tom riding wave of serendipity: Nineteen-year-old surfer Tom Lindhorst is studying commerce at NMU and he is amused with the nickname given to what was, until a few months ago, known as Port Elizabeth (it is now Gqeberha). As you ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Artificial colonies provide hope for African penguins in South Africa: With numbers plummeting and food hard to find, African penguins face a bleak future – but BirdLife South … [Read more...] about AT THE BEACH | Busted knee sees young surfer Tom riding wave of serendipity – Port Elizabeth in the News

JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Off To Compete In Hawaii – MyPR.co.za

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JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Off To Compete In Hawaii: JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Heading To Hawaii The World Surf League To Kick Off Again North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii: After a year of COVID-related stops and starts, specialty events and controlled environment scenarios, the World Surf League is set to restart again in Hawaii in less than a month.  The first event is a Women’s Championship Tour event in Maui, November 25, before proceeding directly to Oahu for the Pipe Masters for the … [Read more...] about JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Off To Compete In Hawaii – MyPR.co.za

JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Finishes Runner Up At Tweed Coast Pro, Australia. – MyPR.co.za

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JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Finishes Runner Up At Tweed Coast Pro, Australia.: JBay’s Matt McGillivray Scores Runner-Up Finish In The First Australian Grand Slam Event  Rip Curl is a company for, and about, the crew on The Search. The products we make, the events we run, the riders we support and the people we reach globally, are all part of the Search that Rip Curl is on. Cabarita, New South Wales, Australia – JBay’s top professional surfer Matt McGillivray ended up a very impressive runner … [Read more...] about JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Finishes Runner Up At Tweed Coast Pro, Australia. – MyPR.co.za

Big Wave Surfer Bromley Does His Bit For Covid – MyPR.co.za

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Big Wave Surfer Bromley Does His Bit For Covid: Big Wave Surfer Bromley Does His Bit For Covid Cape Town, South Africa – Many people are struggling to come to terms with what is happening in South Africa, and how life has changed. Others, like Cape Town big wave surfer Matt Bromley, has simply put his head down and is working towards helping people less fortunate during this time of uncertainty.  Monster Energy athlete Bromley is moving from project to project in his efforts to help the needy … [Read more...] about Big Wave Surfer Bromley Does His Bit For Covid – MyPR.co.za

JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Qualifies For WSL Championship Tour 2020 – MyPR.co.za

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JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Qualifies For WSL Championship Tour 2020: JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Qualifies For WSL Championship Tour 2020 Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii – After advancing through round three of the Vans World Cup 10,000 Qualifying Series (QS) event at Sunset Beach yesterday, word came out from the World Surf League (WSL) that JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray was a confirmed qualification for the 2020 Championship Tour (CT). Rip Curl surfer McGillivray was placed 6th on the … [Read more...] about JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Qualifies For WSL Championship Tour 2020 – MyPR.co.za

Cape Town Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley Honoured At Eddie Aikau Ceremony – MyPR.co.za

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Cape Town Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley Honoured At Eddie Aikau Ceremony: Cape Town Surfer Matt Bromley Attends Eddie Aikau Opening Function Waimea Bay, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii – Kommetjie big wave surfer Matt Bromley recently attended the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational opening ceremony at Waimea Bay. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is affectionately known as ‘The Eddie’ and is the most prestigious big wave event in the world. Bromley is an alternate invitee for the event. Monster … [Read more...] about Cape Town Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley Honoured At Eddie Aikau Ceremony – MyPR.co.za

JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Edges Closer To Championship Tour Qualification – MyPR.co.za

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JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Edges Closer To Championship Tour Qualification: JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Edges Closer To Championship Tour Qualification Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii – In massive surf at Haleiwa, JBay surfer Matt McGillvray turned on the heat for a scintillating day’s performance in the giant waves at the Hawaiian Pro. McGillivray was dominant throughout the day, advancing all the way through to the quarterfinals. It was an all time West swell at Haleiwa Ali’i Beach that made for … [Read more...] about JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Edges Closer To Championship Tour Qualification – MyPR.co.za

Surfing: JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray On Top Form In Hawaii – MyPR.co.za

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Surfing: JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray On Top Form In Hawaii: JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray Within Striking Distance Of Championship Tour North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii – JBay surfer Matt McGillivray is currently the highest ranked South African surfer on the International World Surf League’s (WSL) Men’s Qualifying Series (QS) rankings. Rated at number 14 in the world, McGillivray is within striking distance to qualify for the 2020 Championship Tour. The top 10 on the QS make the cut for the following … [Read more...] about Surfing: JBay Surfer Matt McGillivray On Top Form In Hawaii – MyPR.co.za

Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley Is On A Mission – MyPR.co.za

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Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley Is On A Mission: Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley Is On A Mission It Starts With Donkey Bay. Donkey Bay – Cape Town big wave surfer Matt Bromley recently had an epic trip to Donkey Bay in Namibia, and scored some epic waves at this elusive, world-class destination. The waves weren’t as big or as heavy as first expected, but there were still some insane waves to be had. “I met up with Keahi de Aboitiz and my regular South African Donkey Bay crew, staring down what … [Read more...] about Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley Is On A Mission – MyPR.co.za

Introducing Surfer World – a Global Online Watersport Store. – MyPR.co.za

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Introducing Surfer World – a Global Online Watersport Store.: Introducing Surfer World – a Global Online Watersport Store. Based in Germany, surferworld.com is a turnkey online solution for all your water sports equipment needs. If you can’t find what you’re looking for on https://surfer-world.com/you’re probably not going to find it anywhere else. Set up by multiple German surfing champion; Constantin Schürer, a German Water Sports School (VDWS) certified water sports trainer, Schürer had one … [Read more...] about Introducing Surfer World – a Global Online Watersport Store. – MyPR.co.za

Durban Surfer Beyrick De Vries Wins Wildcard Into Corona Open JBay – MyPR.co.za

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Durban Surfer Beyrick De Vries Wins Wildcard Into Corona Open JBay: Beyrick De Vries en route to a Corona JBay Open Wildcard Photo: © Van Gysen Durban Surfer Beyrick De Vries Wins Wildcard Into Corona Open JBay De Vries is currently the highest placed South African on the World Surf League Qualifying Series, and has been awarded the sought-after wildcard. Ballito – In a hotly contested heat this morning, Beyrick De Vries overtook the other South African surfers vying for the coveted wildcard … [Read more...] about Durban Surfer Beyrick De Vries Wins Wildcard Into Corona Open JBay – MyPR.co.za

Former SA and World Champ surfer, Shaun Tomson, inspires Woodridge students [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. In the light of Woodridge College’s recent fire disasters that blazed large parts of the school approximately six weeks ago, former SA and World Surfing Champion, Shaun Tomson, addressed the school on his best-selling book, ‘The Code’ on Monday; a book with an empowering message to positively uplift individuals and organizations on making the right decisions in life’s stand-stills. The book’s message, a life-affirming ‘code’ under the banner, … [Read more...] about Former SA and World Champ surfer, Shaun Tomson, inspires Woodridge students [video]

J-Bay in the news: Shark attack: Don’t tell mum, Cooper Allen says after great white mauls surfer off Lighthouse Beach, Ballina

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Shark attack: Don’t tell mum, Cooper Allen says after great white mauls surfer off Lighthouse Beach, Ballina: Just like Sunshine Coast surf star Julian Wilson, who bravely paddled to Fanning’s rescue after the attack at Jeffrey’s Bay, Jae heroically headed to help his mate. “The shark bit his leg-rope off and he lost his board,’’ he said. “We tried to ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Shark attack: Don’t tell mum, Cooper Allen says after great white mauls surfer off Lighthouse Beach, Ballina

J-Bay in the news: One-armed surfer wins third place in the Fiji Women’s Pro

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One-armed surfer wins third place in the Fiji Women's Pro: I know I can compete well against these girls". He also indicated he would likely surf at Jeffrey's Bay in South Africa, where he survived a shark attack while competing in a final against fellow-Australian Julian Wilson previous year. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: One-armed surfer wins third place in the Fiji Women’s Pro