Breaking News
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Hawaiian John John Florence, 19, is the 2012 Billabong Pro Rio champion. He beat…
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Despite all the nay-saying and pooh-poohing about the waves in Rio, there were…
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Breaking News
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Hawaiian John John Florence, 19, is the 2012 Billabong Pro Rio champion. He beat Australian Joel Parkinson in good conditions in Rio, and this is how he did it. By Craig Jarvis.
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Despite all the nay-saying and pooh-poohing about the waves in Rio, there were enough ridiculous barrels, intense waves, broken boards and blow-outs today to keep everyone quiet for a while, writes Craig Jarvis.
Monday 14 May 2012
There is growing evidence that a Japanese long line trawler was deliberately grounded on Clifton Beach, according to news sources. And surfers will have to shelve plans to ride any new surf spots created by the wreck.
Monday 14 May 2012
A business discussion with a colleague this week turned into a board meeting, a real board meeting, but not the board meeting we use as the normal excuse, claims Spike, sheepishly, eyes averted.
Monday 14 May 2012
Rio de Janeiro: Australian Sally Fitzgibbons, 21, won a seesaw final at the Billabong Women’s Rio Pro in peaky one-to-three foot waves here yesterday, beating Hawaian Coco Ho, also 21, by a mere 0.7 of a point.
Friday 11 May 2012
Twitter has been alive with complaints by surfers after Kulula began charging R300 per surfboard when golf bags go free.. Paul van Jaarsveld investigates.
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Cape Town skateboarders are taking the streets into their own hands, literally. In his Weekend Argus column, Spike explores a new trend among skaters after the City of Cape Town - in its infinite wisdom - banned skating. Photos by Pierre Marqua
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Kelly Slater has withdrawn from the Billabong Rio Pro due to an injury sustained in Java. Since he's No 1 in the ASP title race, it's not likely that he's pulling a sicky to surf some other sick spot.
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Floatergate. Has a nice ring. As the ASP prepares for Rio, Craig Jarvis reminds us about the Adrian De Souza debacle, and wonders whether it would happen again. Surely not? Or what?
Monday 7 May 2012
Cranking 10' surf hammered the SA Longboard Champs at Vic Bay on the final day, but this did not deter the finalists, despite nine broken boards and a shark scare. All the results, photos and the official press release.
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