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Sunday 29 November 2009 People from far and wide came to pay their respects to one of South Africa's surfing pioneers, Shorty Bronkhorst. We give you a photo essay of the day, held along the point in Jeffreys Bay yesterday. A special photo tribute by Garth Robinson.

Friday 27 November 2009 Cape Town: South African artists are on board for a unique exhibition and charity auction that brings surfers and sharks together this summer.

November 26 2009.From the deep South to the a little island off Germany. Oliver Ofuchssylt showcases his global exploration for waves.

November 25 2009.Peter Lambert captures the sublime perfection of a sneaky swell at Sunset Reef

Tuesday 24 November 2009 Shorty Bronkhorst and Ray Heard were best friends at school. Writing from Toronto in his sunset years, Heard wanted to share his thoughts on Shorty's passing.

November 23 2009.Steve Benjimin and Peter Lambert go in search of Nature off Hout Bay

Thursday 19 November 2009 (At Wavescapes 2009) Historical doccie that delves back to the roots of surfboard shaping. A must for all shapers, but for anyone who appreciates the technique and technology behind the art of shaping.

Thursday 19 November 2009 (At Wavescapes 2009) The sad tale of how paranoid schizophrenia went unnoticed in the tragic life of one of the 70s best surfers. Rabbit, Mark Richards and many others were terrified to surf against MP in a contest. He was aggressive and beligerent in the water, but on the wave, he was the epitomy of fluidity and grace. Back on land, he shrunk into a painfully shy shell, where his life slowly unravelled. He now lives in a mental home.