Greatest Wipeouts of 2012 - Surf

Mark Mathews on his way to a royal hiding in Oz. (Photo: O'neill)

Every year Surfline puts together a compilation of the worst wipeouts in surfing. This year was no different and there are some real cringers in there! Nice to see Grant Twig baker representing for the Saffa contingent...

Maverick's Invitational 2013 is Green Light

Past winner, Grant "Twig" Baker, will be charging for the Saffers at Mavericks.

A long range perfect swell is charging towards California and the organizers of the Maverick's Invitational have called the event on for Sunday, January 20th. Surfline, the official forecaster reckon the swell may have some lulls, but will be big and perfect when they come through the peak at Mavs. South Africa has 2 previous winners in Twig and defending champion, Chris Bertish, who won in 2010, the last time the event was run. Frank Solomon is on the alternate list after spending time in California the last few seasons. Great to see legend, Jeff Clarke, back in charge and running his contest again!

You can watch the live webcast HERE - Mavericks Invitational

Captain Kai's World on www.2ov.fm - Podcast with Twig, Aces n Spades Bar and Greg Illingworth

This week I was joined by Grant "Twig" Baker and Reg MacDonald the owners of new rock bar, Aces n Spades. The bar launches on Friday and as you listen to this podcast you will realize that with these two in charge, the party is going to be rather large and full of Tequila.

Also on the show, live from Newcastle in the UK, was Greg Illingworth, to fill us in on all his BMX exploits from Europe to across the Channel in the USA.

Tyrone Rawlins was in the studio to give us the latest on the AMA Supercross Circuit and to talk about the first 2 rounds of the Billabong Pro in Tahiti.

Enjoy the show.

Download or Listen to the PODCAST HERE

The Africa Project Roadshow

Jason Hearn's 'The Africa Project' documents the beauty and potential of the African coastline.

For those that missed out on the premiere of The Africa Project, held in Cape Town at the end of last year, you'll be stoked to hear that Jason will be bringing the stoke to a town near you soon.

The Africa Project roadshow kicks off in Mossel Bay on the 28th of February, before drifting up the coast and stopping by most major towns along the way. (See schedule below for dates that they'll be in your hood)

The Africa Project is supported by Oakley and O'Neill and at each of the stops they will be giving away one pair of Oakley Frogskins Sunnies, as well as a pair of O'Neill Jordy Freak boardies - so make sure you're there.

DVD copies of the movie will also be available at each of the venues, and you can grab yourself a copy of this epic flick for R300.

Look out for the Africa Project Roadshow coming to a town near you:

Mossel Bay – Tuesday 28 February 2012
Venue: Big Blu Tapas Bar - 7:00pm for 7:30pm start
Complimentary snack platters will be available
Contact Jake Nel on 084 308 1404 for more info

Plettenberg Bay – Wednesday 29 February 2012
Venue: Surf Cafe - (2 screenings) 16:30 to 6:00pm and 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Contact Blue on 082 807 0895 for more info

Jeffreys Bay - Thursday 1 March 2012
Venue: The Mexican Restaurant - 7:00pm for 7:30pm start
Contact Warren Dean on 082 574 7642 for more info

Port Elizabeth - Friday 2 March 2012
Venue: Chingadas Mexican Cantina  - R40 entrance includes a plate of Nachos - 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
Contact Josh on 083 459 2260 for more info

Port Alfred - Saturday 3 March 2012
Venue: Round Table Clubhouse - Time: 7:00pm
Contact Warwick Heny on 082 491 2020 for more info

East London - Sunday 4 March 2012
Venue: Buccaneers Bar and Restaurant - 7:00pm for 7:30pm start
contact Harold on 043 743 5171 for more info

Durban - Wednesday 7 March 2012
Venue: To be confirmed

The Africa Project - Africa's greatest surf film Premiers

Sweet Lord of the surf, I am amped for this movie! Jason Hearn has been working on the project for about 3 years now and I have got to see sporadic pieces of the footage, which have kept me frothing! South Africa's best surfers exploring Africa and SA for waves, to an insane soundtrack and with really good interviews. There is even a short piece on our history as South African surfers with legends like "Oom" John Whitmore.

I even got some shots in the film - look out for the extreme west coast and a certain tube fest on the East Coast with a big rock in the foreground!

Surfers include Jordy Smith, Travis Logie, Royden Bryson, Franky O,  Shaun Holmes, Grant "Twig" Baker and many more...

The Premier is on Friday 25th November, in Cape Town and if you love surfing, the lifestyle or even just adventure, you want to be there!

Venue: Trinity, Green Point
Time: Pre-Drinks 6:30pm - Screening 8:00pm
Event Page on Facebook - HERE
The Africa Project on YOUTUBE