A Letter From Cheron Kraak

A Letter From Cheron Kraak

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Legends

A LETTER FROM CHERON KRAAK: Dear Friends, and friends of JBay, both new and old, I hope this finds you well, healthy and coping with the Covid 19 situation wherever you are. The situation here in JBay has not improved, in fact it has got worse. The global and domestic...
50 Years of Surfing in Durban

50 Years of Surfing in Durban

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Legends

50 Years of Surfing in Durban The exhibition was held at the old pump house building at the New Pier in Durban from 1 July to the end of August. The show was loosely broken down into each of the decades and set out to achieve a vibe of each era using relevant pictures...
Paul Naude: Unqualified by Barry Wolins

Paul Naude: Unqualified by Barry Wolins

by | Oct 7, 2019 | Legends

I have been asked to write a few words about Paul and his involvement and influence in the surf industry. This is a difficult task to do in 150-200 words as requested, as Paul’s history in the industry starts way back, and is nowhere near done. He is still influencing...
Mike Larmont Tribute

Mike Larmont Tribute

by | Dec 4, 2017 | Legends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5mP6rHgCqY   On Friday December 1, Bruce Jackson organised an evening for old friends to pay tribute to Mike Larmont at the Oyster Box. Tich Paul flew in from Cape Town and Cheron Kraak, Michael Ginsberg and Jonathan Paarman from...
Talent is never gonna be enough

Talent is never gonna be enough

by | May 23, 2017 | Legends

The expectation of parents is a major pressure point on young surfers.    The saddest and most frustrating thing about surfing and sports in general is watching young athletes with talent never reach their potential. Surfing history is littered with these ‘bad boy...