“There were three main reasons: we wanted to travel as sustainably as we could before we got too old to enjoy it; we wanted to show our kids Africa so they would grow up connected to the continent they were born in, not more familiar with imported culture; but mostly we wanted to ‘seize the day’ and hang out with them while they were still young enough to think we were cool.
The Journey from Concept to Carve
Design meets Surf in this innovative 3 way exchange of trade concept. Plus they made a rad film!
Capturing the Essence of SA Surf Culture
There are multitudes of unheralded heroes in the South African surfing community. Absolute diamonds strewn up and down the east and west coastlines. These are the salty legionnaires that colour and weave the rich tapestry of SA surf culture. Sounds like an intriguing, and somewhat mysterious tribe, right? Yep. So, we developed a concept designed to discover the …
The Growl of the Vanilla Gorilla
Becoming an ocean advocate is an education and a hardcore one at that. One of South Africa’s elite graduates, Mr Josh Anthony Redman, knows this all too well. The 2 times SA junior champ turned big wave charger is a trojan in heavy water, and a magician with an oven glove. He’s well known around …
Ryan Kidwell EP – Be Your Best
The diverse landscape of world music is currently dominated by money making, sex selling Hip-Pop. Thoroughly due for a makeover methinks. Although, its with partial thanks to this mainstream that we’re able to appreciate the skill and sincerity with which artists like Ryan Kidwell deliver their craft. The man has weaved real life, inspiring lyrics …
The Beginning.
In the beginning it was all laughter and fun, an unparalleled energy and freedom of youth. Expressed with heart and soul by spending every spare minute in the ocean, till your heart beats with the same pulse that radiates from the deep beyond… As time goes on, the experience evolves into something more internal and …
Free Riders ~ Alan Van Gysen
Surfer, Photographer, Family Man. One of the most rewarding things in life is to succeed. Even better is to be a part of another’s success. It is true that every being on earth has the potential to hurdle obstacles and hardship and go on to become a sustainable and content individual. Although, some circumstances are …
Free Riders ~ Sean Koch
As the first in a series of featurettes I have decided to write about my good friend Sean Koch - Musician, R.A.T, Surfer. In this day and age, many people have the wits, talent and creativity to manifest a lifestyle which blends and balances fun and passion between hours of solid and challenging work. Many …