GAM CHA IN HONOR OF THE
ME ANG WE SALUTE YOU.
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[ BOOGIE MORE. BITCH LESS ]
[ WE DO WHAT WE LIKE ] [ WE DO WHAT WE LOVE ]
MISFIT
MISFIT
HAFEEZ FLORIS
JP NORTIER
JAMES SYMMONDS
MISFIT
JOHAN BROODRYK
ANDRE HUGO VAN ZYL
MAFOOS LOMBARD
DANE LOTT
ALLAN HORTON
[ THE COVER SHOOTER & FEATURE GUY ]
[ THE COVER SHOOTER & FEATURE GUY ] Tand is most definitely my favourite wave. It has the best section, one gnarly barrel, and the fattest lips that will give you a beatdown of note. This being said, it is still a very scary wave, so big ups to Jarret Johnson, Simon Heale, and everybody involved in running a very successful IBA event up there, as well as a shout out to all of the Weskus locals. Much respect. I must say, well done to super grom, Tristan Roberts, for taking out the event at the age of 16. That’s so mad! What I love most about missioning up there though, is the pure Weskus beauty, and the awesome views that you can only get by being in the water. Although I must add, shooting in the water is always intense, especially with the freak sets, along with very deep water, and the thought of jonnies swimming around. Thanks for all the good times, Tand. [ THE COVER RIDER GUY ] I am consumed by the stoke that comes with riding solid barrels and landing big moves; it’s incredibly addictive. Being in the ocean is a full on meditation activity for me. My mind is free from worry and nothing else matters except being consumed by the epic moments the sea creates. It takes me to my roots as a person - you can be the CEO of a massive multinational company or someone living on the street, but in the ocean none of that matters. It allows me the gift of having a non-obstructed focus on just feeling as pure and alive as I possibly can. Allan has the sickest approach to the ocean. His stoke is always at an all time high and he encourages us to surf as hard as we can. I feel we are spoilt to have a mate who’s such a talented photographer, and is so enthusiastic about making missions. He’s fundamental in creating awesome memories, by capturing timeless sessions. When he’s in front of the lens, he charges super hard too! He’s such a good guy and a true asset to bodyboarding in South Africa.
EWAN DONNACHIE
JARED HOUSTON
JARRET JOHNSON
CHRIS GREEN
[ I LOVE DK ]
NICO MULLER
JOHANN RADEMEYER
DAVE CAMACHO
TERENCE PIETERS
DEREK FOOTIT
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[ A STAND OUT KID ]
[ A STANDOUT KID ]
Alex Nutt is just like any other 10-year-old kid. When he’s not at school, he likes to play YouRiding, skate, and will occasionally skimboard or snorkel if there aren’t any waves to ride. He’s at the beach most days. Unlike most guys his age, however, he absolutely rips on a bodyboard, and has been drawing quite a lot of attention because of it. Other than that, he likes to chill at home with his family, watch movies and play Nintendo wii, or watch bodyboarding videos. You know, normal grom stuff. Here’s a quick Q&A with Alex: YEARS IN THE WATER: I have been bodyboarding since I was 4. When I was 5, I was in the local Blowout competitions and came 1st in Development. I entered my first SABA Wimpy Rossi in Margate 2009. I was 6 years old, and got to meet Wesley Fischer. WHAT GOT YOU IN THE WATER? My parents got me a “Boogie board” for Christmas when I was 4, and I loved it. I saw some guys in the water at Uvongo beach and knew that this was what I wanted to do. My dads’ friend gave me the No Friends DVD, and I watched that a lot. My mum and dad took me to the beach everyday. When I told my dad I wanted to be a professional bodyboarder, he told me that it was a lot of practice, but supported me all the way. He then got Alistair Taylor to make me a custom board, as I couldn’t get one my size at the time. I LOVE BODYBOARDING BECAUSE: It is so much fun, and for the thrill of it. It is just so good travelling around S.A.
PRONE OR DK? Prone, but I am now starting to compete in DK just for fun. MY FAVOURITE LOCAL BEACH IS: Lucien, and although I haven’t been international, Wedge in Plett is my favourite in SA. MY FAVOURITE BODYBOARDERS ARE: Sacha Specker, Mark McCarthy, Mark Watts, Rat, and Iain Campbell. Jeff Hubbard is my favourite international bodyboarder. EDUCATION? My mum and dad started home-schooling me from grade 2, just so that I could get some morning waves in! GOALS FOR 2013/2014? My goal this year was to get into the top three in the SABA rankings. I ended up second, so I’m pretty stoked for next year. I want to start riding Pro in 2014, at which time I will be eleven, so I can’t wait to see what the future holds. SPONSORS AND SHOUTOUTS: I would like to thank Len Bradford, Reef SA, Shoelaced Clothing, and Maniac Bodyboarding for all the sports products through the years, and still to come. I would also like to shout out to everyone out there, to keep chasing your dreams and goals!
ALEX NUTT
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ALEX NUTT
STEPHEN DU PREEZ
SACHA SPECKER
IAIN CAMPBELL
MISFIT
STEPHEN DU PREEZ
ADAM WAITES
CHRIS GREEN
[ WISH YOU WERE HERE ]