Huge upset on Day 3 of the South African Bodyboarding Championships, as Darren Halse (SKZN) the 2010 South African Bodyboarding Association (SABA) Tour winner was knocked out in the qualifying rounds of the Pro division. The day was full of drama, with the second round of qualifiers being surfed for the Pro, Junior’s and Dropknee divisions.
Darren managed to win his heat today in the trying conditions but it was not enough when combined with his previous heat score to see him progress through to the next round. Another major upset was … Details
Windsurfing’s longstanding legend, Bjorn Dunkerbeck dominated the racecourse in the light winds off Westerland today to start the week ahead of his archrival, Antoine Albeau!
The crowds gathered on Sylt’s golden sands were greeted by a completely different breed of windsurfer this morning as tricks were swapped for tactics, and culos changed for cams. Instead of the double-jointed youngsters that dominated the freestyle, the water was awash with wise men that were more interested in speed than spocks!
Blue Angel Vodka wanted to know what would happen if five of their favorite directors had the exact same creative brief and budget to make a video showcasing their own unique vision of how to make a BAM aka Blue Angel Martini.
Professional skateboarder Brandon Biebel keeps it classy.
The day kicked off with the Dropknee division. The morning was slightly windy, overcast and comfortably cool, but it was a nice rest from the sun and high temperatures of Day 1.
Warren Canepa (EP) and Derek Footit (SKZN) impressed in the morning with big turns and solid floaters. Canepa managed to get a cracker, with a thick gouge and a solid floater that earned him the first 9 point ride of the day. Nico Muller (SKZN) was nervous prior to his heat, this being his first SA Champs in the DK division, but he showed how … Details