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Bennett Thomas

Sri Lankan info - Arugam Bay Surf Trip 2024

Travelling to Arugam Bay Sri Lanka from South Africa 1. Flights and transport options There are no direct flights from South Africa to...

Bennett Thomas

Are Sharks a Serious Threat to the Beginner Surfer?

If I go for a surf and the first thing on my mind is “Am I going to get eaten by a shark”, usually my focus is drawn away from my surfing...

Bennett Thomas

3 Benefits of Learning to Surf in Cold Water

If you're a non-surfing holidaymaker and you're thinking about surfing for the first time you'd be forgiven for thinking boardshorts and...

Bennett Thomas

Are Sustainable Options Available to Surfers Today?

Based in Cape Town, South Africa, trying to start a surf school and have the environment in mind are two very difficult goals to align....

Jessica de Smidt

Where to Stay and Eat in South Sri Lanka

We went on a family surf trip to the south of Sri Lanka over December 2022 and January 2023. We stayed in Unakuruwa for ten days and...

Jessica de Smidt

Unakuruwa, Sri Lanka

Where to Eat & Stay and What to do in Unakuruwa, Sri Lanka I went on a family surf trip to South Sri Lanka, over December 2022 and...

Jessica de Smidt

Longboarding in South Sri Lanka

Longboard Surf Trip to the South of Sri Lanka I went on a family surf trip to the south of Sri Lanka over December 2022 and January 2023....