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5 of our Favourite Waves in Southern Africa
We’re enamoured with this continent and its unending riches. While for some, that might bring Angolan Diamonds, or South African Gold to...
Murray Armstrong
Jan 227 min read
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Surfing In South Africa: 5 of the best waves on the North Coast
South Africa has long been regarded as one of the world’s most wave-rich surf destinations. Sadly, perceived political turmoil, and...
Murray Armstrong
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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An Empty Point-Break All to Ourselves: The Best Surf Trip in Africa
After a slow start to the winter, Africa’s east coast came to life. With a two-metre swell in the water and a windless day on offer, we...
Murray Armstrong
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Empty, A-Frame Barrels in Africa
When we think of our dream session, A-frame peaks, offshore winds and an empty lineup spring to mind. Oh, and frighteningly hollow tubes...
Murray Armstrong
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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Surfing Mozambique's Hidden Gems: Why it's an Unrivalled Experience
For decades, rumours of incredible waves filtered across the border into South Africa. With a bloody civil war tearing Mozambique apart,...
Murray Armstrong
Jul 25, 20245 min read
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Surf Safari 001: The Best Surf Trip in Africa
A concept can only get you so far. There comes a point – after spending time, money and effort developing your idea – when the only thing...
Murray Armstrong
Jun 19, 20244 min read
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Empty African Point-Break
There aren’t many places in the world that offer sunny skies and 22-degree temperatures in the heart of winter. Add offshore winds, an...
Murray Armstrong
May 27, 20241 min read
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Morocco: Surfing and Spinal Damage in the Land of Endless Rights
Days before leaving for a three week Moroccan surf mission, disaster struck – a slipped disk in my lower back.
Murray Armstrong
May 24, 202410 min read
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Surfing Skeleton Bay: The Treacherous Task of Tackling Namibia's Ludicrous Left-Hander
“Maybe it’s just not meant to be,” said Dave, urging us to take the doors, slamming in our face, as a sign that we weren’t supposed to...
Murray Armstrong
Apr 9, 202416 min read
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Skunk Aversion Surf Safaris: The Best Surf Trip in Africa
Introducing Skunk Aversion Surf Safaris – A luxury African surf experience created to guide you through the best of what the continent,...
Murray Armstrong
Mar 11, 20244 min read
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Skunk Aversion Adventures: Weskus
Fever, headache, tiredness and muscle pain are all common symptoms of tick bite fever. How do I know this? It all started on Monday,...
Murray Armstrong
Jan 9, 20247 min read
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Skunk Aversion Adventures: Wild Coast
In 1959, under the Bantu Authorities Act, the Transkei became the first of several ‘homelands’ introduced by the apartheid government....
Murray Armstrong
Oct 30, 20235 min read
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