Surfing in South Africa 2019 Christmas SPECIAL

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If you require more than 1 book, email Spike bottom right (postage rates vary by weight and volume). Postnet courier pertains to SA orders. We use Registered Airmail for international. If you live in Cape Town, pop by to Newlands to collect and save the R120 :) - email [email protected] to arrange collection.

• SA orders: R120 covers packaging + R99 Postnet fee for ONE BOOK to the nearest Postnet for you to collect. Provide phone number when checking out (to get SMS on arrival). Takes 2-3 working days. Postnet locations.
• Overseas: R350 covers packaging + R320 universal fee by SA Post Office to any country for ONE BOOK. Category is small parcel (mass of 640 grams) sent registered Airmail with insurance and tracking. Allow 10-14 days.

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Written by Spike (Steve Pike), founder of the cult surfing website Wavescape.co.za, it comprises chapters on history, big waves, spots, culture, travel, oceanography, sharks (including a timeline of shark attacks) and a hilarious 'Surfrican' slang glossary. The book is illustrated by more than 180 graphics, cartoons and photographs. You will find quirky descriptions of surf spots along almost 3,000 km of coast (watch out for the razor-toothed tortoise), a photo essay of surfing personalities by acclaimed photographer Harry de Zitter, as well as colorful journalism from top writers covering subjects connected to the surfing lifestyle. The full-color book, which is 110 pages bigger than the previous book, is an indispensable resource.

Images come from top South African photographers, such as Barry Tuck, Tom Peschak, Michael Dei-Cont, Andy Mason, Lance Slabbert, Brenton Geach, and Pierre Marqua. The contributors of words added spice to an eclectic mix of culture and science. An original piece by Paul Botha forms the backbone to a much-expanded history chapter. Tom Peschak adds gravitas to issues around sharks and conservation. The brave life of John Whitmore is poignantly remembered by Tony Heard. Ross Frylinck gives gritty insights into the forlorn splendor of the Diamond Coast. Tongue in cheek, Gideon Malherbe uncovers our surfing addiction. Henri du Plessis provides a profile of a committed exponent of that addiction. Tony Weaver eloquently tackles the challenge of sharing the sea with sharks. Ben Trovato romps through issues around surfing evolution and lifeguards in skimpy Speedos.

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