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Sunday 13 February 2011 During a surf trip through the Kei, a nostalgic Chris Mason is keen to go fishing after seeing huge catches in old photos that adorn the walls of the house where they're staying, but after a miserable yield, he begins to realise that the two eras are fishing poles apart. BTW Do you have a classic old photo of you or a family member with a huge fish ? Email us

Sunday 13 February 2011 Travelling Tim wonders whether surfing is being airbrushed with a false reality by the big brands to the detriment of the independent, counter-cultural spirit that is the reason for their existence in the first place.

Sat 12 Feb 2011 John Whittle, who heads up Surfing Heritage South Africa, chats with Neville Callenbourne, 71, the man who features in the first known photograph of a legitimate big wave in South Africa, taken at Cave Rock on 2 July 1966 during the South African Surfing Championships. The image has come to be one of our most iconic photos.

Friday 11 February 2011 Ergonomics is the science of designing the work environment to fit the user. Simone Robb manages to get her lens on some hard working surfers as they adapt to their workspace in the only way they know. Busting out and getting pitted.

Friday 11 February 2011 After a kiff run of swell last week, the weekend was flat. Pierre Marqua went to Jonkershoek in Stellenbosch to watch the Mongoose Downhill Race. In the spirit of sharing the stoke, here are some images he returned with. Who said Cape Town was boring?

Thursday 10 February 2011 The Ultimate X returns to the Waterfront again this year. Tis been a rocking summer so far. 2011 has seen many memorable events happen and this one is not to be missed out on. The Waterfront and Old School Productions will again host the Ultimate X spectacle of high flying FMX, BMX, Skateboarding and Wakeboarding on Saturday the 19th of February. Bring your hat, sunnies and sunscreen cos it’s going to be a cooker. (Click poster to enlarge)

Wed 9 Feb 2011 A shift in swell angle saw False Bay arise from her summer slumber. The usual suspects traded waves, wipeouts and chunky barrels. Alan Robb from Leaping Louse Productions parked off with Jerry Kelp Lice to record the swell as it mutated over the slab. Soundtrack: Ancient Servant by A walk with the Wicked.

Mon 7 Feb 2011 Flare Online Photo Magazine is a platform for the overflow of surf photography. Magazine submissions are the primary goal but 95% of work is never seen. The ethos is the aesthetic. Captions tell the story, if necessary. Here is a sample.