What would you do if one of your favorite surf spots was going to be ruined - forever? Would it make you more angry if the project not only ruined a world class wave, but also buried a federally protected reef system? And is it over the top that the buried reef happened to be an Essential Fish Habitat for grouper plus served as protection for juvenile sea turtles?
The Paddle for Humanity is a fundraising event held in support of SurfAid International. All proceeds go directly to SurfAid International and help support their effort to bring Malaria education/prevention and sustainable sanitation/clean water projects to parts of the world connected to us through surfing.
Step Offs are fast replacing the tow in method for smaller waves, because of better positioning, communication and the ski wake does not ruin the lineup for the rest of the surfers. Josh Kerr teaches the proper way to get deep with the step off.
Take a look at this crab, caught in the Pacific Ocean. It is over 10 feet, from claw to claw, and its head is the size of a basketball. This, Macrocheira kaempferi, is the largest crab to ever bless Britian and it's still growing.
If you want to surf this wave, Sumatran Sufariis is your best bet. These guys have the knowledge and water time to put you in the right spot at the right tide.
With the Quiksilver Pro just around the corner, officals on the Gold Coast, without hesitation, pumped more sand to help breathe life into the perfect wave of Snapper. Now fully resuscitated, Josh Kerr spends some quality time with Her.
Show your support for the SurfAid cause by participating in the 2-mile fun paddle or battle it out with the big dogs in the 6-Mile Elite Race for over $5,000 in cash prizes!