With all this wonky weather happening it's worth reflecting on the fact that sometimes weird weather systems bring with them some pretty awesome surf conditions. This happened back on the 26 March 1981. A rather innocuous looking cold front made it's way to PE, didn't appear to be anything special to the forecasters. But then things went pear-shaped once it hit PE, and it resulted in floods....and some all-time Baked Beans. How all-time? Well - this lowly surf spot made a full page in the Zag! Don't think a shot from there has ever featured since! Thanks to Jonty Hansford for the article. Above is the article as it ran in the June issue of Zag. Below I've just broken it up into bits so you can read the text and check the pics better.
Kevin Richards
6/2/2013 07:42:20 pm
I see the article was written by Alex Macun. Is it the same guy lost to a shark at Intlonyana in the TK?
Barry Heasley
6/2/2013 08:09:33 pm
Yes the same poor guy
millerslocal
6/2/2013 08:11:11 pm
It is sadly. Will be running an article on the Transkei shortly that will include that really sad and hectic story.
Robin Graham
6/3/2013 12:43:20 pm
Howzit Barry! Comments are closed.
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