Big Wave Surfski

Cape Town was hit by a huge storm, the worst in decades, on 7 June 2017. By early afternoon the following day the hectic winds had abated, the sun broke through the clouds and the swell direction moved more to the south, wrapping into False Bay. Multiple World Surfski Champion Dawid Mocke called to say the conditions would be perfect for big wave riding at the Kalk Bay Harbour wall. Arriving by boat at the backline I found Dawid, together with his brother Jasper Mocke, former winner of the World Surfski Series and also Surfskischool Cape Town owner Kyle Friedenstein. Three elite paddlers, riding big waves at their home break, and making it look easy! As the sun set behind Cave Peak the light turned golden, a beautiful rainbow formed over Cape Point, and three surfski legends went fully committed on some spectacular waves. It was a real privilege to have a front row seat to the action, what a way to enjoy #WorldOceansDay!