Новости за 21.02.2018

Authorities have ordered the full closure of all the beaches in the area while crews work to repair the pipe. eThekwini Ward 35 councillor, Heinz de Boer said: “The initial report came through yesterday afternoon of quite a substantial sewerage leak from a sewer that runs down towards the promenade. It was then spilling across the promenade onto the beach. Unfortunately, the crews from the Department of Water and Sanitation could only get out there in the evening. There are definitely plans by the... Читать дальше...

Today’s entry may have come in a little late, but with an initiative such as this one, it’s a case of better late than never. Roelf Daling made this video after being shocked by the number of plastic that they found nestled in between the rocks at low tide. Once a month Roelf and his crew clean the same spot in order to collect data about the volume and types of plastic that wash ashore. This particular day they were overwhelmed by what they found. This was due to a weather change that brought severe... Читать дальше...

Bay of Plenty (Durban) was the scene of an unfortunate event this Wednesday morning where a body was found floating in the water. The man, believed to be in his late 30’s, was found by two surfers floating on his back. One of the surfers who was there on the scene recalled the morning’s events:  “We spotted a guy floating on his back in the shorie at about 5:45 this morning. Once we got closer we realised he wasn’t moving so we quickly ran over to see if there was a chance to save him. When we were able to reach the guy... Читать дальше...

Whilst sitting out at backline, bobbing up & down in the swell, we often cast our eyes over a classically crowded lineup. Whilst scanning the group of surfers one can notice the array of different individuals who have shown up to do the same thing. Examining some of the usual, unusual and, on occasion, downright terrifying characters that populate this blue savanna we begin to become a custom to the lads and lasses that give the line up its character. At the end of the day,  whether we like it or not... Читать дальше...