Durban Pumps

The display, which is sponsored by Ethekwini Municipality and Durban Tourism and is presented by South African Surfing Legends, runs for three months.

Durban’s waves are regarded by many as some of the best and mostconsistent in the world.

In bygone days, Durban was the home of the Gunston 500 that started in 1969. The iconic event ran annually in July each year for over two decades, attracting the world’s best surfers to the city beaches.

Durban has produced a number of surfers who have gone on to achieve greatness on the world stage. Max Wetteland, who has spent more than 50 years surfing Durban’s waves, was the first representative surfer from this country to attend an international event, the inaugural World Titles held in Manly Australia in 1964. Both Shaun Tomson, who won the IPS World Professional Title in 1977, and Martin Potter, who won the same title in 1989, grew up surfing the waves of Durban’s beaches.

Since then ‘Surf City’ as Durban is often called, has produced numerous internationally renowned surfers like Mike Burness, Paul Canning, David Weare and Travis Logie as well many ISA world amateur champions. Currently Durban’s Jordy Smith is a World Surfing League contender.

Durban is an important producer of surfboards and surfing accessories. A number of manufacturers export these much sought after products to global markets. Many great international surf clothing brands are based in Durban. The exhibition will showcase Durban surfing pioneers, past and current, heroes and the golden years of surfing in Durban. A selection of vintage surfboards will also be on display.

Entrance is free.

For further information contact Pat Flanagan at pat@breezehill.co.za