With the news that the JBay Open is returning, we took this opportunity to showcase the best images from the very successful Corona Open JBay 2023 event.
all photos Van Gysen/WSL and Ryder/WSL
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– Kouga Municipality is delighted to welcome the announcement that Jeffreys Bay will once again be a stop on the prestigious World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) in 2025.
From 11 July to 20 July 2025, the world’s top surfers will compete at the renowned right-hand point break, Supertubes, during the event’s waiting period. This is a prime period for waves at Supertubes in JBay. Winter swells march up the coast from cold fronts hitting Cape Town, accompanied by the favourable southwesterly offshore winds. Furthermore, this makes for perfect waves reeling down the point at the best wave in South Africa.
Kouga Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman expressed his enthusiasm for the event’s return. “The return of the WSL Championship Tour to Jeffreys Bay is a true testament to the world-class waves we offer. Also the vibrant surfing culture that has been cultivated here over the years. This event highlights our beautiful town as a top-tier destination for surfers and reinforces Jeffreys Bay as a prime tourist hub.”
Supertubes, JBay © Van Gysen/WSL
He further emphasised the event’s significance in international recognition and local economic impact. “This competition reaffirms our status as a premier surfing destination. Furthermore, it also showcases our commitment to fostering international sportsmanship and promoting both local and global tourism.
“It celebrates our town’s natural beauty and community spirit.”
Borman added that events of this magnitude have far-reaching benefits for the Kouga region. “Events like these not only enhance the vibrancy of our community but also serve as powerful catalysts for economic growth. it has the potential to generate millions in revenue for our local economy and attract international exposure. Therefore this event aligns with our strategic goal of creating one job in every household in Kouga. The positive impact on our residents’ lives will be substantial.”
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The bumper summer issue of Wildside Times Magazine—a local St Francis Bay Magazine—is already in production and will be on the shelves by December.
It will feature local faces, businesses, events, happenings, and listings on what’s going down in and around the village during the festive season.
The Kromme Enviro-Trust, FOSTER, and other societies and clubs from St Francis Bay will also be featured, as well as look-backs on the significant events that took place during the year in St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis.
The magazine also has sports events and happenings, restaurant reviews, interviews, guest journalist articles, and more. This extensive coverage will keep you well-informed about the summer activities in our community.
If you’re interested in advertising or have something that might be deemed worthy of being in print, please reach out to the editor at craig@truthcollective.co.za
Advertising rates are decent and while sales have been brisk, there are still open advertising slots with the pages of the magazine.
Bright, fun, and entertaining, it features guest writers, interviews, local club and association summer experiences, and more.
Advertising rates have stayed the same for this issue for the last two years.
Double page R7k
Full page R4k
Half page R2k
Quarter page R1k
Magazine advertisers are also eligible for discounted advertising rates on the St Francis Today newsletter.
Readers can expect the magazine to be out in early December and on the shelves in December and January. There is also an online version with video features, clickable adverts, and other bells and whistles. Previous online editions have proven very popular and have reached thousands of people. The social pages further extend the reach of the content and of the advertisers.
While many say print media is dead, it still thrives in smaller communities like St Francis Bay. It serves to connect communities and help people keep residents and visitors in touch when things get busy, and there is so much going on.
For previous magazine issues and a few other bits and bobs, check out the archives on Issuu here.
see also: Print Media is Dead. Long Live Print, and Look Out For Wildside Times Issue 8.
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Fishermen inside the lagoon and in relative safety as massive waves crash down on the outside reefs.
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