RIP Max Wetteland

RIP Max Wetteland

by | Jul 6, 2015 | Legends

Today, 5 July, 2015, South Africa’s most influential, innovative and astute surfer left us. Max Wetteland, this country’s first representative surfer, respected surfboard design visionary and great waterman departed this life. In 1968, I was fortunate enough to watch...
June 2015 – the Legends Charter Update

June 2015 – the Legends Charter Update

by | Jun 10, 2015 | Uncategorized

Durban – South African Surfing Legends is proud to announce its plans and ideas for the future. With the simple intent of paving the way for our surfers to once again reclaim the rightful place in the international arena, the South African Surfing Legends’...
SASL Gala Dinner

SASL Gala Dinner

by | Apr 23, 2015 | Legends

We are proud to announce the launch of the South African Surfing Legends Academy – a high performance centre that will primarily focus on the advancement of South African junior surfing. For decades, South Africa was a major surfing force and our aim is to...
Chris Knutsen – four times world champion

Chris Knutsen – four times world champion

by | Mar 21, 2015 | Legends

The Silver Fox, as Chris Knutsen is well known, holds four ISA World titles. As far back as the late seventies when the amateur and pro ranks split and Chris chose the former, he has been part of team after team that represented this country.                   Oddly,...
Robert McWade – Still living the dream

Robert McWade – Still living the dream

by | Mar 15, 2015 | Legends

The 1966 South African Champion, Robert MacWade won that great event at Ansteys Beach in possibly the biggest waves in the champs history. After going over the falls (clutching his board, way before leashes made their appearance) he went on to totally dominate on that...