A year after his encounter with a shark in Jeffreys Bay, Mick Fanning returned to produce a fairytale finish by winning the J-Bay Open of Surfing after beating John John Florence in an exciting 35 minute final. Although only competing in select event due to taking a personal year, Fanning’s win sees him jump up to 5th place on the ...
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2015 JBay Open Wrap Up
It was a dramatic end to the 2015 JBay Open with the shark incident with Mick Fanning during the opening stages of his final against Julian Wilson calling an end to competition. The scene unfolded on the live feed as the Australian fought off the animal and began to swim back to shore. Wilson paddled over to assist. The safety team ...
Read More »World’s Best in SA for the J Bay Open
The world’s best surfers are in South Africa for stop 6 of the 2014 Samsung Galaxy WCT at the J Bay Open starting on the 10th July and ending on the 21st July. Jeffrey’s Bay is regarded as one of the best right hand point breaks in the world and after a 2 year hiatus, rejoins the WCT. Expect nothing ...
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