The Freedom Rower partners with us! Out of the blue in October we received a call from JHB-based adventurer Peet Botma aka The Freedom Rower, that in November he will be taking part in ‘The World’s Toughest Row‘ a solo crossing from North Africa, across the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean, a truly epic challenge...

Photoshoot with Hilda Bezuidenhout In September we were gifted a wonderful photoshoot with South African-born (living in Australia) photographer Hilde Bezuidenhout. Hilde spent several hours shooting the boys at the club, and letting them have great fun also shooting each other with her camera. Lele & Tai took the young ones down for a surf...

We are so happy to have a beautiful sign Something that was really missing at the project was proper signage, so that the surf community, general public and even potential sponsors were aware of us. We have such an amazing location, and now, thanks to a very generous sponsorship from Dean at Ornate Signs, we...

Sustainability is the key. With all the ideas generated in this early phase of supporting Local Surf, the biggest challenge has simply making the rent each month. Its a constant drag, and an emotional journey to secure R15000 every month, without any funding or revenue generating streams. So it has quickly become apparent this, is...

In the vibrant landscape of charitable activities in South Africa, many NGOs tirelessly work to address pressing societal issues. While giants like World Vision, Oxfam, Gift of the Givers, and Ladles of Love cast a wide net, there’s an inspiring niche within the realm of charitable organizations that leverage the power of surfing to combat...

Surfing in South Africa has evolved into a dynamic and thriving community. Surfing South Africa (SSA) serves as the governing body responsible for organizing contests and representing the sport at the government level. There are more than 50,000 surfers in the country, and each coastal province has its own representative body that falls under the...