South Africa (05 May 2025) – Life in the township is a melting pot of hustle it also presents its fair share of harsh challenges and dangers demanding a focused and streetwise instinct at any given moment he dropped everything and rushed him to the JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary clinic as fast as he could With the Jeffrey’s Bay township area being so vast John had to travel quite a distance to get to assistance “Fortunately, Cindy was there and attended to him immediately,” the animal rescue said Thanks to John’s quick action and the life-saving care provided by Cindy at JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary It’s not easy being a dog owner in areas or communities that are largely unkind to animals or struggle to value them But these furry fellas still deserve all the love they can get and John’s care and compassion for his doggo is a touching assurance that good animal owners do exist and they are all around JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary’s outreach initiatives in the township and areas such as Kareedouw Loerie and Thornhill also do vital work to deliver essential care empowering pet owners to care for their animals responsibly just like how John so compassionately demonstrated This young man not only went out of his way to save his dog but he also touched the hearts of those who heard about his ordeal on social media expressing their admiration for his efforts Although it may have been under unexpected circumstances John has given us hope that there are good and loving animal owners Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "afff18032e499dc237dbcf3c0539f97f" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Would you like to receive truly phenomenal inspirational and good thing stories right to your inbox Then subscribe to our weekly GoodThingsGuy newsletter today I accept GTG’s Privacy Policy GoodThingsGuy is the home of everything good and those are the things that really matter We believe that there is good news all around us and over 1 million readers a month agree with us GoodThingsGuy was officially launched on the 1 August 2015 in order to only promote good news inspirational stories and promote only positive multi-platform media company that distills unique content across multiple media platforms We consider individual and corporate contributions through the website or mail us directly here. Your GPS did not respond. Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again. This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers. Eastern Cape police have arrested seven suspects for possession of abalone and drugs near Jeffreys Bay. Spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy says the arrests were made during a highly successful, integrated, intelligence-driven operation conducted by, among others, Jeffreys Bay SAPS, the Stock Theft Unit, the Humansdorp K9 Unit, the Makhanda Crime Intelligence Unit, and Kouga Municipality law enforcement on Wednesday. He says police confiscated abalone, drugs, diving equipment, and a Mercedes-Benz motor vehicle. The combined value of the confiscated goods is estimated to be around R300,000. McCarthy says the suspects, aged between 23 and 45, will appear in the Humansdorp Magistrate's Court once charged. Journey to Justice, an exclusive podcast on the life of Vicki Terblanche, a slain Gqeberha mother. 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Join Mark Marshall as he shares his extraordinary encounters with everything from bees to reptiles i The National Sea Rescue Institute has hailed the beachgoers who raised the alarm after a dolphin washed on to rocks at Lower Point A Chinese white dolphin jumps out of the sea in Hong Kong DURBAN - The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has hailed the beachgoers who raised the alarm after a dolphin washed on to rocks at Lower Point The dolphin had scrapes and cuts on its fins suspected to have been caused from striking the rocks NSRI said two young fishermen and members of the public had tried to get the dolphin into the sea without success “The Marine Animal Stranding Network was alerted and a vet sent to the scene The vet deemed the dolphin to be in good health despite the minor cuts NSRI loaded the dolphin onto a bakkie and it was transported to Dolphin Beach.” The mammal was then loaded onto the NSRI sea rescue craft Project Group Rescuer and released 1.5km out to sea “The dolphin swam around the sea rescue craft a few times before raising its head out the water and then disappearing into the sea and (the) NSRI are cautiously optimistic that the dolphin has survived.” chairman of the Siyavuma Piggery co-op (in green) shows visitors around the piggery's new farrowing house Entrepreneurship is key to South Africa’s growth with small businesses driving job creation and economic inclusion Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm’s Enterprise Development Programme highlights the value of this support medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to grow and become sustainable This is evident in their support of the Kruisfontein-based co-op Established in 2011 and specialising in piggery production since 2018 Siyavuma aims to operate a sustainable 100-sow unit to produce piglets for the local meat market Their mission is to achieve both profitability and sustainability by following best practices in animal husbandry and environmental management prioritising the responsible care of animals to ensure their welfare and productivity economic development specialist at Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm said one of the key factors for the future growth of South Africa’s economy lies in the success of entrepreneurs we assist SMMEs annually to become financially and operationally independent we build stronger economic structures and help reduce unemployment particularly in the Kouga Local Municipality,” Makhothe said With Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm’s support since 2023 Siyavuma Piggery has already seen transformational changes Key interventions include the construction of a fully operational farrowing house the procurement and installation of specialised farrowing equipment and skills training in areas such as financial management the impact of this partnership is significant to the point that the long-term goal of expanding into cattle and beef production is not merely a dream said with the help of Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm “This will help us reduce our mortality rate by about 90% Improving survival rates means better profitability and allows us to secure a sustainable future for our piggery.” According to a statement by the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm as Siyavuma Piggery progresses toward its goals it serves as an inspiring example for aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Eastern Cape Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm is fostering economic resilience and community upliftment Now in the third and final year of the programme (2025) the five co-op members comprising two men and three women will continue to benefit from further skills development as well as business and financial management training the piggery provides temporary employment to three local community members further extending its positive impact,” the statement noted READ NEXT: Minimum wage hike: Striking a balance for farmers and workers Sign up for Mzansi Today: Your daily take on the news and happenings from the agriculture value chain Tshianeo Mathidi in Venda is cultivating more than just potatoes – he's growing back a family legacy.. With 21 global awards in the first six years of its existence Food For Mzansi is much more than an agriculture publication unashamedly saluting the unsung heroes of South African agriculture We believe in the power of agriculture to promote nation building and social cohesion by telling stories that are often overlooked by broader society Contact usOffice: +27 21 879 1824News: info@foodformzansi.co.zaAdvertising: sales@foodformzansi.co.za Home | South Africa The National Sea Rescue Institute, (NSRI) has retrieved the body of a 19-year-old male who drowned at Kabeljous River Mouth in Jeffreys Bay yesterday It is alleged that he and another youth were wading in the surf during an incoming tide when they were caught in a rip current and swept out to sea One was rescued by a fisherman while the other drowned “A search was launched for the second teenager the teenager was spotted in the water where NSRI rescue swimmers were deployed into the water to free swim towards the teenager and an NSRI rescue swimmer was deployed from an NSRI rescue craft the rescue swimmers recovered the teenager to shore where he was sadly declared deceased by paramedics and a doctor.” The R3 billion Jeffreys Bay wind farm in the Eastern Cape comprising sixty 80-metre high turbines spread over 3 700 hectares renewable electricity to power more than 100 000 homes a year Image from: Jeffrey’s Bay wind farm – from Mainstream renewable power on Flickr Built by a consortium led by British company Globeleq the 138 megawatt (MW) wind farm is one of the largest in Africa The facility was built under the government’s renewable energy programme for independent power producers Globeleq and its local and international partners unveiled the 50 MW De Aar and 50 MW Droogfontein solar photovoltaic plants in the Northern Cape the two plants represented a combined investment of R3 billion “The completion of these facilities is the result of a truly global partnership with the government of South Africa and Eskom suppliers and the local community,” Globeleq CEO Mikael Karlsson said in a statement last week “It demonstrates significant support for independent private power producers in the region and indicates the sustainability of the renewable energy sector.” more than 700 people worked on the site during the wind farm’s construction and 45 percent of the people were drawn from the local community “A percentage of the project’s operational revenues will be reinvested into the local community through socio-economic and enterprise development programmes creating the skills needed to support the growth of the renewable energy industry in South Africa,” the company said SA – The Good News via The South African This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers A 50-year-old man from Jeffreys Bay will appear in court in Cape Town on Friday for allegedly posting a video where he rants about the appalling situation in the country and also makes derogatory remarks towards a specific race group Western Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa says the man was arrested in Jeffreys on Wednesday the man calls on white South Africans to wake up from their slumber while also allegedly making insulting references to two politicians who are named in the clip Potelwa warned social media users to use social media platforms responsibly saying failure to do so will have dire consequences She says the man used derogatory terms and graphic language to describe what he considers imminent attacks on white people by black people He faces crimen injuria charges as well as those that relate to the contravention of those related to the Cyber Crimes Act an exclusive podcast on the life of Vicki Terblanche Dive into the expansive world of motoring with Naresh Maharaj South Africa (13 February 2025) – In the coastal town of Jefferys Bay and she is determined to conquer any chessboard placed in front of her At just 10 years old Bulumko Ndumela has proven to be quite a skilled chess player after being selected to participate in the under-10 Female Section of the South African Junior Closed Chess Championships (SAJCC) 2025 The event will take place from 31 March to 5 April 2025 in Cape Town in the Western Cape she will represent her region and the province at the nationals But Bulumko’s journey doesn’t stop there. Her exceptional abilities have also earned her an invitation to the World Cadet and Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship (WCYRB) in Rhodes “This wonderful chess trip will provide her our female player with the opportunity to travel and compete against top players from around the world,” said Makukhanye Primary School where Bulumko attends The school believes in Bulumko’s potential and is committed to supporting her dream the school is seeking support from the greater public in the form of donations and sponsorships “The donations will assist her with accommodation you can be a part of a young chess prodigy’s inspiring journey helping her achieve her full potential on the world stage For more information, contact Makukhanye Primary School on 042 940 0601 or make a donation using the banking details here "a116ebef254d0717c02ec61a1a3ee723" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again The bail application of the owner of a popular Jeffreys Bay pub got underway in the Humansdorp magistrates court on Wednesday Thirty-six-year-old Vasti Opperman faces 14 fraud charges for allegedly duping investors out of more than R5 million Police said in an earlier statement that she had allegedly solicited funds from people “on the pretense of making investments on their behalf" she allegedly sent proof of payment to clients who claimed not to have received the funds indicated in the documents provided to them This was allegedly done through her business Opperman said in an affidavit read into court records by her attorney She said her incarceration poses financial losses to her business as she is responsible for the day-to-day operations she said her establishment makes about R4.5 million profit during the festive season Her girlfriend Maxine Brent also took the stand in support of her bail application and told the court that she was with Opperman when she was arrested on 27 November outside her Jeffreys Bay home Her mother Hanlie was also called to testify telling the court that her daughter looked after her financially as she could not with her pension money due to her monthly medical aid premiums costing R5000 the state called Sergeant Ilona Mazina to testify on behalf of the investigating officer She said police had bank statements and Whatsapp conversations proving that investors did pay her money The police also have contracts between Opperman and the people who invested in her business which stipulate that some investors would receive 5% and others a 10% interest payout "The contract also stipulates that should an investor want their money back they should inform her in writing and their total investment will be paid out to their bank accounts within 14 days but that never happened," Mazina testified Opperman came up with all sorts of stories about why she could not pay out her investors and one of the reasons was the money was kept in a Mauritian account which she could not access unless she went to Mauritius herself Mazina also told the court that when they arrested Opperman she said they were lucky to have found her she would have “fled and would never be found again” After Opperman arrived at the police station where she was charged she then told Mazina that she had contacts and would "deal" with those who opened cases against her Mazina further testified that there is evidence that Opperman previously paid someone to stab a person who she disagreed with a Jeffreys Bay resident and one of Opperman's victims said: "All that I wanted was for her to pay what is due to me." "I don't want to say that I am the reason she is behind bars it was her actions that brought her to where she is now." Van Staden says she invested R140 000 and her sister in Pretoria invested R200 000 "The last time I received my interest payout was in May this year thereafter Seeing Opperman in court today and hearing what she has been up to Van Staden said she wants her to sit in jail and "face God and feel how it is to lose everything." The matter was rolled over to Thursday for the continuation of the bail application A 19-year-old man has drowned in the surf at Jeffrey's Bay Craig Lambinon says the incident happened at the Kabeljous river mouth on Thursday NSRI rescue swimmers spotted him and recovered the unresponsive teenager He was declared dead at the scene by paramedics and a doctor Lambinon says three teenagers reportedly waded in shallow surf during an incoming tide when they were caught in rip currents and swept out to sea He says one managed to reach the shore and was not injured while the other was transported to hospital in a serious but stable condition The 2025 South African Longboard Championship returns to the Point in Jeffeys Bay next month with an estimated 200 surfers expected to descend on the iconic surf to compete for the coveted title and a to represent South Africa at the 2026 ISA Longboard World Championships Surfing South Africa said Jeffreys Bay offers the perfect backdrop for this long-standing competition and which will feature the nation's best longboard surfers across many generations Among the returning champions is 2024 champion who will attempt to defend his Open Men's title for the fifth consecutive year "Sam's unmatched dominance in the sport has made him a favourite to watch and his effort to retain the national title will undoubtedly be one of the competition's highlights," Surfing SA said Francis Bay's Crystal Hulett is also returning to defend her 2024 title and is expected to deliver yet another inspiring performance "We are thrilled to host this prestigious event in our town," said Kouga municipality executive mayor "Jeffreys Bay is renowned for its hospitality and we warmly invite all to experience the exceptional accommodation and adventures that make our municipality a remarkable destination and tourists from across the globe," he added with their contributions being crucial to making the 2025 Championships a genuinely unforgettable experience A fisherman saved a 13-year-old boy caught in a rip current at Kabeljous River Mouth by reeling him in with his fishing line was found unresponsive and declared deceased NSRI Jeffreys Bay duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Kabeljous River Mouth Relay EMS ambulance services and Kouga Law Enforcement responded On arrival on the scene we found a 13 year old local male had been rescued from the water by a fisherman (angling from the shoreline) who had cast his fishing line in the direction of the teenager who was able to wrap the fishing line around his wrist before being reeled to shore by the fisherman and he was taken into the care of Relay EMS paramedics A second teenager had gone missing in the surf A search was launched for the second teenager During a search the teenager was spotted in the water where NSRI rescue swimmers were deployed into the water to free swim towards the teenager and an NSRI rescue swimmer was deployed from an NSRI rescue craft.Together the rescue swimmers recovered the teenager to shore where he was sadly declared deceased by paramedics and a doctor The survivor was transported to hospital by Relay EMS ambulance in a serious but stable condition suffering hypothermia and non-fatal drowning symptoms and he is recovering The body of the deceased teenager was taken into the care of Police and Government Health Forensic Pathology Services It appears that there had been three teenagers reportedly wading in shallow surf during an incoming tide when they were caught in rip currents and swept out to sea Eyewitnesses raised the alarm.One teenager self rescued and was not injured while the remaining two teenagers were in difficulties in the surf zone when NSRI and emergency services arrived on the scene Condolences are conveyed to family and friends of the deceased teenager The local angler who rescued the 13 year old using his fishing rod and reel is commended for his efforts NSRI beach safety camera contributes to saving the life of a teenager We’re proud to announce that our newly rebuilt NSRI Station 21 in St Francis Bay is now officially open we held a blessing ceremony for two new state-of-the-art rescue vessels: the Spirit of St Francis III .. Gqeberha — The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) today officially celebrated the blessing of its latest state-of-the-art Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC) at a ceremony held at the PE Deep Sea Angling Club building Subscribe today for information about NSRI rescues It was all smiles for the family members of the owner of Jolly Dolphin pub in Jeffreys Bay who was granted bail on Friday amid fraud charges Thirty-six-year-old Opperman now faces 24 charges of fraud after she allegedly scammed people out of more than R4 million through her investment scheme The Jeffreys Bay local arrived at the Humansdorp magistrate's court wearing the same black Adidas t-shirt and white Converse sneakers she wore on Wednesday when she launched her bid for bail she frequently shook her head in disagreement when Magistrate David Kora read out parts of the testimony of Sergeant Ilona Mazina who testified in the bail hearing on behalf of the investigating officer Kora granted Opperman bail of R40 000 with strict conditions held hands and smiled when they heard that Opperman would be home in time for Christmas Magistrate Kora noted that Opperman intends to plead not guilty to the charges once the trial starts adding that the state believed it has a strong prima facie case against her "She now has the opportunity to fix her mistakes," said Van Staden who had invested R140 000 with Arcus Invest "In the two weeks that she has been in custody she received a preview of what prison is," she said The case was postponed to 21 February 2025 Read more: Bail hearing of J Bay woman charged with fraud underway arrested nine suspects this week for allegedly dealing in abalone Police spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy says the suspects were arrested on Tuesday in Paradise Beach He says the suspects were seen on the beach busy assembling an abalone pick-up point and the Task Team tactically approached them Police confiscated a thousand units of abalone worth R240 000 The suspects are expected to appear in the Humansdorp Magistrates Court soon Three men are walking nearly 400km from Gonubie in East London to Jeffreys Bay Their journey ends at the Mighty Men event in Jeffreys Bay from 21-23 March Talk of the Town caught up with Mthabisi Khumalo Martin Douglas and backup driver Mawande Ndevu just after the halfway mark They set off from Gonubie at 5am on Friday March 7 and plan to reach J-Bay on Thursday March 20 they were a few kilometres east of Alexandria and had just passed the halfway mark “We’re doing this to raise awareness of the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross and as a way of inviting people to join us at Mighty Men 2025 “I’m just following what the Lord told me to do – to walk with the cross.” The group had stopped for Douglas to tend to blisters on his feet They were joined by Boknes resident Victor VIljoen “I passed them earlier and I was really annoyed at how slowly the bakkie was going,” VIljoen said “Then I saw that they were walking with this cross and I just started crying.” He was still tearful as he spoke to Douglas Douglas said they hoped to reach there by Thursday it’s a bonus,” said Douglas who is one of the organisers of the event “Then we get a day’s rest before we have to start preparing for it is an annual gathering of Christian men and boys which has been hosted in the Eastern Cape since 2018 Douglas said the event’s founder Angus Buchan would be there on both days “We want men to take accountability for their lives and to be fathers to their children,” he said Sunday would be open to wives and children Talk of the Town is the weekly newspaper of record for the community of Ndlambe and serves readers in and around Port Alfred From Tubes To Turns, Jai Glindeman's Surfing is a Treat to Behold Gerry Lopez Goes Deep With Justin Jay On The Plug Podcast Spot Guide: Rincon Queen, of the Coast NewsAll News Events Big Wave News World Surf League Environmental Industry Wave PoolsPosts List Hawaiian Big Wave Icon Clyde Aikau Passes Away at 75 Winners of SURFER's Emerging Brands Grant Announced add to the feeling that the WSL has its ducks in a row next year The WSL Championship Tour returns to Jeffreys Bay “I swear it was a major driver for my qualification,” said the newly minted 2025 CT surfer Isobella Nichols and that was the year Snapper dropped off the tour I can’t wait to surf the Superbank with one other surfer and have all my mates and family on the beach.” It’s been one of the WSL’s most glaring missteps that Snapper has had a five-year break from the schedule of elite surfing We won’t go into the various political and sponsorship machinations she said” of what was an ugly and unnecessary break-up Let’s just be stoked that with the release of the new schedule which is much better than the Shakespear version the best surfers in the world will now find their own portals of discovery in the form of sand-bottomed tunnels behind the rock at Snapper “There’s really nothing like having that perfect canvas in front of you with a huge crowd cheering from the beach just meters away,” said Steph Gilmore who has won here at home a record six times “It’s a true spectacle and has such a rich history and I can’t wait to compete there again next year.” Having had a break from the tour for a year, the 8x World Champion will return for what might be her last competitive lap. The 35-year-old will be going up against the 18-year-old World Champ Caity Simmers, Olympic winner Caroline Marks and (if she qualifies) the winner of last year’s Challenger Series event at Snapper Erin Brooks as the standard of the girls was off the charts,” Gilmore told SURFER “But I was always coming back to see where I’m at and what I can achieve with Snapper and J-Bay back on was a massive bonus.” Jeffries Bay too has had a recent chequered history with the WSL means that the two best right pointbreaks in the world are back where they belong; being dismantled by the world's best surfers That’s more good news for Filipe Toledo took a break from competition this year after securing his World Title in 2023 and has been given a wildcard spot for next year and will be the defending champion having won the last time a CT in 2023 You really can’t fault the timing of these tour veterans and icons whose clean polished and electric surfing is seemingly designed for righthand points could be considered to favour natural footers But let’s not punch a gift horse in the face the return of two of the world’s most perfect righthand pointbreaks and some of the icons of the sport to surf them is overwhelmingly positive news for surfing “It’s about as dreamy as the Dream Tour gets,” concluded Gilmore and I just got to make the cut to surf J-Bay You’ve heard it before: Mikey February has style. It’s sort of become a cliched observation at this point. Like calling Kelly Slater the GOAT, Jamie O’Brien a Pipeline master The latest evidence of that comes courtesy of the YouTube channel JBAY TV Its latest post presents an edit of the South African phenom carving up a panoply of shapely waves at (surprise It’s also a nice sampling of another quality February is known for – riding a stunning variety of alternative and traditional surf craft we see him on not only a few of the fishes and twin pins that he’s famous for but also some of your more performance oriented thrusters and quads it’s a feast for the eyes and…extremely stylish Please forgive us for dipping into cliché just one more time Is "NORTH" The Best Surf Photography Book Ever Made? ‘He Was Such a Legend’: A Decade After His Death, Shawn “Barney” Barron’s Spirit Shines in Colorful Air Show LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Jeffreys Bay.Both parties have accused each other of using racial slurs and threats of violence.. A subscription gives you full digital access to all our content Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@heraldlive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00 Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now Please read our Comment Policy before commenting. Concerned about a spate of gang activity spilling over into a Jeffreys Bay school members of the Sarah Baartman district community police forum gave a motivational talk to pupils on Tuesday.Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive High School principal Nomxolisi Makayi said the morning’s events which included a talk by the founder of Eric Dili Community Development had left grade 10-12 pupils and staff emotional.. Please read our Comment Policy before commenting South Africa (02 December 2024) – Two weeks ago two abducted girls were rescued from a flat in Bellville and sent back home to Pretoria during an emotional session with a social worker who has been assisting the girls and their families in adjusting to their new reality the girls revealed that another two girls were being held in a field in Bellville Carlos Mesquita of the Rehoming Collective NPC received a call from the social worker learning that a second pair of girls that were being held captive; they had given their mothers’ phone numbers to the rescued girls before they were moved from the flat “We decided to go to the approximate area they spoke of but couldn’t see any structures They gave more information and at around 19h00 They were tied to one another with handcuffs at the wrists and at the ankles and then to a heavy-duty tent peg hammered deep into the ground Most of us couldn’t help but get emotional at the sight,” discloses Carlos on the shocking discovery The rescue team managed to free the girls and soon took them to the Dignity House in Maitland who had reported the girls missing in Jeffreys Bay over a month ago and the Rehoming Collective has worked tirelessly to reunite them with their mother involving visits to the Bellville Police Station and the location where the girls were found “We needed the mother to come to Cape Town We didn’t have the funds to buy her a ticket to Cape Town We took a chance and called Intercape promising to pay for a return trip at the Cape Town station before the bus arrived in Cape Town,” says Carlos The mom left Jeffreys Bay on an Intercape bus and soon arrived in Cape Town “This whole situation with children getting kidnapped from near their homes (in this case Jeffreys Bay) and then being taken across borders to be used and abused and sold has become a nightmare and my experience has been that our law enforcement agencies are tending to blame the girls “They were grabbed after school in Jeffreys Bay and ended up in a hidden hokkie in a deserted field in Bellville It’s horrific to listen to their story Be safe and be careful out there,” explains Carols In what is unfolding to be a happy ending to a very traumatic experience Carlos told Good Things Guy that enough money for bus tickets has finally been raised to ensure the mother and her daughters are able to return back home soon funds are being raised for tickets for two community engagement offices to accompany the family to ensure measures are in place to make their trip back home a safe one "aadda24cc44664e5b3881c8bcf728bd9" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" On my very first trip there—I was just out of high school—I got off the plane and was greeted by some of the best waves I’d ever seen or surfed First impressions often shape the way you feel about a place the rest of your life and I hold J-Bay right up there near the top of my list of enjoyable places to visit…and surf My best memory of South Africa was while traveling around the country with my new wife experiencing the incredible safaris through wildlife reserves where I finished second (Cory finished third) at the Mr The ride was deemed a perfect 10—my only one ever in competition—which was made even sweeter due to my wife being on the beach to share the joy with me I’ve always bored easily with waves that break as almost perfect carbon copies of one another—even Macaronis gets old after a few repetitive sessions The point at J-Bay must be over a mile long with Supers as the crown jewel—similar to the Speedies section of G-Land (another of my favorite waves) To win here you need a very well-rounded approach because during the course of an event (or even a single day) the surf can go from epic to challenging take the top spot with their nearly unmatched abilities in waves offering such limitless opportunity And that’s why, if at all possible, you must get as many of those 5 (R.I.P. forever A.I.) surfers on your Fantasy Surfer team don’t forget about the bubble boys and cellar dwellers either With only one more Prime and three more World Tour events remaining they have a great opportunity to gain points and knock down all those Prime competitors currently on the cusp of WT qualification Who’s coming in hot in need of an epic performance/result First and foremost is Bobby Martinez: This ULTRA HOT and SPICY Mexican is long overdue to come out of his slump—for Bobby that means a return to winning events if the conditions get solid (evening the playing field for goofies) a victory here is very possible as he is the best backside surfer (out on the face) bar none Kai Otton is always a determined individual and lately he has been surfing with a spark and desperation like I haven’t seen from him before Some of his Ballito rides were astonishing The Brazilians have been generally bulldozing the competition this year Yet one of their most talented hasn’t been receiving the results Raoni Monteiro went crazy in Hawaii on the right walls of Haleiwa and Sunset With those performances and a few of his previous J-Bay rides to draw from Raoni is just a few waves and a good rhythm away from exploding all over the expansive lineup Pat Gudauskas: ‘‘The King of Froth” is up to his ears in the white foamy mess right now Winning at Ballito in massive pits with his friends and family there most likely has him on the verge of an over-froth brother Dane is there and brought plenty of extra in case he’s running low by the time J-Bay begins on the 15th Ever seen the floats Pat hangs out when the opportunity presents itself Dane Reynolds: He was pretty rusty a month ago and now he may be surfing better than before his mind is rested from the drain of constant travel and competition since his early teens and the pressure to be World Champ or Jordy’s sparring partner is long gone We now just look forward to any opportunity to watch him perform his magic Remember Parko’s return from injury at Haleiwa Now think of Dane in a similar position.(Dane has withdrawn from the event) Julian Wilson: Behind the perfect picture is a determined I get the feeling from watching him since his success during the Triple Crown last winter that Julian has his eyes firmly set on winning events while battling for the World Title over the years to come He has the skills to make that happen as well Sean Holmes: His surfing at Ballito was near perfection and that was before he ever even did a turn in his conditions—solid rights with a combo of pit and turn sections—has no superiors Those are 13 lucky surfers I’ve highlighted for a possible FS team during J-Bay The event waiting period doesn’t begin until the 15th giving a few more days for everyone to watch the swell charts and adjust teams accordingly For instance: Bombing surf means it’s time to grab Slater no matter what while small and on the bricks (the uneven rock/reef the wave breaks over until the swell gets solid) you had better put Taj on your team New Water Quality Regulations in New York Won’t Necessarily Make Water Any Cleaner gives 3x world champ (flawed) guidance before fateful encounter at Jeffreys Bay In 2015, the surf world stood still. Mick Fanning, the three-time world champ from Australia, paddled out for the Finals of the J-Bay Open at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. Two minutes into the heat, Fanning was knocked off his board by a large great white shark What ensued was around 30 seconds of pure terror And it was unfolding right there on live TV Fanning came out of the incident miraculously unscathed But that moment will forever live in infamy in the minds of surfers Fanning received some advice from someone who knows from first-hand experience about shark attacks in South Africa…”nothing to worry about!” That was from Shannon Ainslie, a surfer who survived being attacked by not one, but two, great white sharks while surfing Nahoon Reef in East London Ainslie gave him some (admittedly faulty) advice and Mick Fanning,” Ainslie explains in the video above and Mick goes and asks me about my shark attack I tell him about my double shark attack at Nahoon Reef in East London he goes on to ask me about sharks in J-Bay and there I am feeling bad about what I said.” Ever wish you could take back something you said Supertubes The famed Super's is ranked as one of the 10 best waves in the world which occur mainly in the winter months of May to August Supers provides rides of up to half a kilometer in length It's an easy takeoff into these absolutely perfect rights speeding up until you get to the inside section in front of the car park known as Impossibles This is where the brave and fearless pull into spectacular tubes Supers breaks very close to mussel-covered rocks Not only for warmth but also as protection against the razor sharp mussels (you can paddle out in the chan- nel and come in at the Gulley to bypass the sharp mussels) Works best on a full S swell normally pushed in by passing cold fronts Ask locals about location of the paddling channel if you're not sure Note: the WCT surf contest has moved to Boneyards and the waves have been excellent in recent years The Surf Best time to plan a trip to J-Bay is during the winter months of May to Sept This is when the passing cold fronts push in swell regularly from the south The prevailing winds are then offshore from the W to SW (during this time of the year also has the dreaded devil wind the NW wind that blows up the point and ruffles the waves but it usually blows itself out within an hour or two of sunrise) However this is not the rule as this area has been known to have excellent waves of fair size in the middle of summer Most of the winter swells last two to four days except for the times when fronts stack up one after the other and swell can last for up to two weeks but are not as powerful as would be expected During spring the winds tend to go more around to the SW and S direction Generally a fair time for surfing but excellent for boardsailing The percentage of calm days is lower than ten percent Average winds of 20-35 knots prevail from the SE to E and swell frequency is erratic Seal Point still produces fair waves regularly Winds are mainly from the SW to SE and average wind speed is 15 knots The Kromme River Lagoon for flatwater sailors and the surrounding beaches are all packed with windsurfers The autumn months of April to June are particularly good for surf on all the beachbreaks and at times at the points Average daytime air temps are in the lower 70s and water temp cools to around 65F Prevailing winds in autumn are NW to SW in this region from 15-20 knots The high incidence of coastal lows that causes the warm offshore Berg winds make this a good time for surfing More Info:Spot on Spot – A Revisionist Glance at Historic Surfing Locales: J Bay