Care to witness what surf culture might have been like in its infancy? Or at least watch kids surfing without pretension in the urban reaches of Nigeria? Tag along with Dylan Graves and Dan Gudauskas in this worthwhile episode of Weird Waves as they enjoy a little time travel and access to a warm water […]
Tag: Africa
Michael February Solo In West Africa
Perfect empty waves in a West African fishing village, vibrant musical rhythm, and Michael February’s stylish surfing merge seamlessly in this Vimeo Staff Pick from Doomsday. If you want a fresh musical take on the soloist experience click play and enjoy Nu Rythmo. sources and links: Doomsday Nu Rythmo was directed by Sam Smith, filmed […]
1 Wave – 8 Barrels – 1.5 Kilometers – 2 Camera Angles
While the lengthy barrels at Skeleton Bay in Namibia are tough to access they certainly are no secret. Nearly ten years ago Corey Lopez blew minds in a …Lost video by pulling into an impossible series of green caverns on one wave. Fast forward a decade, back to the present, and more ridiculous footage from the […]
Surfers Not Street Children Learning To Shred In Durban
What happens when you give street kids in South Africa Carver skateboards, surf lessons, mentoring, and a new focus in life? If the NGO Surfers Not Street Children (SNSC) has it right – a sense of empowerment, community, a positive outlet, and good vibes. According to their website SNSC “is a project that empowers ex […]