Tag Archives: Shane Sykes

After a year or so of filming, Beyrick De Vries has finally released his 16 minute surfing video, Higher Light. Filmed by Steven Michelsen in between stops on the World Surf League’s Qualifying Series, De Vries ventured around the wave-rich African coastline alongside fellow shredders Brendon Gibbens, Shane Sykes and Dale Staples. Apart from travelling around South Africa, they ventured ...

Surfers and their families and friends arrived early on to a calm and glassy Llandudno for the 2018 Rolling Retro surfing event. With this year’s theme being Reggae Revival, the beach filled to capacity and a record number of entries, it was guaranteed to be a good day out. I was the Loggers sent out for the first few heats. ...

British surfers James Parry and Sebastian Smart alongside Adrien Toyon recently visited Cape Town on a mission to conquer SA’s best spots. Mikey February acted as their local guide and the crew was joined by local surfing heroes Shane Sykes and Josh Redman. Couch Surfing South Africa is here. Enjoy!

Michael February and Zoe McDougall claimed the titles at the Corona Durban Surf Pro presented by Quiksilver held at Dairy Beach. Both put on an awesome display of surfing to come from behind and take the victories. Up against Matt McGillivray in the final, Michael February posted a couple of mid range scores before being overtaken by McGillivray. February then ...

Beach Bums again played host to the Quiksilver Off The Lip Movember Surf Jam. The event saw surfers of all ages gather to relive the glory days of 70’s surf style, and for the good cause of creating awareness and raising funds for the Men’s Foundation. Retro surfboards, short boardies, moustaches and old school rock tunes were the order of ...