Full Moon Bomb

Eerie rays of moon light filter through the pines, casting soft dappled light on the weather worn asphalt. Looking skywards through a parting in the forest canopy I watch as the South Easter, howling up amongst the Jonkershoek mountains, buffet clouds in front of the full moon. The wind, snarling in the stratosphere, is less intense on the valley floor, but still it tugs at my hood. A sudden chill races up my spine and the hairs on the back of my neck rise as my pulse races.

Anticipation - fight or flight. 

Bombing Guys'

On Friday the 12th of October a bunch of the Stellenbosch Longboarding crew got together for a little speed training in the Cape wine-lands, nothing to quick mind you. But still fast enough to get a good slide in when you hit the asphalt...

Surf for Life 2012: Results

Adin Masencamp winner of U18 division

On the weekend of the 13th and 14th of October Natural Energy in Strand hosted the 2nd Surf for Life contest to raise funds for Taryn Pratt's cancer treatment. 

Despite the Cape Doctor blowing up a gale on Sunday afternoon the event was a great success, with some top class surfing in the water and good times on the beach. 

The Crime of Skating

For as long as I can remember the common perception of skateboarders has been that they are a bunch of hoodie wearing, pot smoking vandals, hell bent on the destruction of all road infrastructure. It seems (especially in traffic cop circles) that this belief reigns unchallenged. But as the skating scene continues to grow, and who in Stellenbosch can refute that it is growing, now is surely the time to start changing perceptions.

Surf for Life 2012

On the 13th and 14th of October Natural Energy, Strand's core surf store and long time supporter of the Maties Surf Club, will be running a fundraising surf contest to help owner Taryn Pratt with the costs of her cancer treatment. 

Entry is a very reasonable R100 and will go to not only helping Taryn with her treatment but also to helping establish a charity to help other surfers battling cancer. 

The contest will start at 7 am and feature an open, masters, juniors, ladies and men's and ladies SUP divisions. But if competitive surfing isn't your thing you can still get down to the beach and soak up the sun, sea and good vibes of the event. To sign-up download the entry form by clicking here and then email the completed form and proof of payment to naturalenergy@telkomsa.net

For updates on the event keep an eye on Natural Energy's Facebook page and for an update on the surf conditions visit Magicseaweed's Strand Surf Report. Otherwise pop into the shop this weekend at 188 Beach Road in Strand to grab and entry form and find out all the details first hand. (You might also be tempted into a little retail therapy.)

For any further queries drop them a line at 021 853 1151 or an email at naturalenergy@telkomsa.net

Surf Etiquette: Surfline's Bill of Rights and Lefts

How not to do it...

With summer rapidly approaching its a good time to remind everyone about the basic courtesies all board riders should practice in the water, especially when it's crowded. Take a look at Surfline's 10 point "Bill of Rights and Lefts", by clicking here.

"When Being Brave Isn't Quite Enough" published on the Bomb Surf's website

Please check out my article entitled "When Being Brave Isn't Quite Enough" on the Bomb Surf's website by clicking here.