Twiggy brings African surf to Turtle Bay

Africa session © Greg Ewing

Talk Story

"The Africa Project", with Grant 'Twiggy' Baker & Andrew Lange. Hosted by Jodi Wilmott

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 21 February, 2013 : - - Surfing has the ability to bridge great distances and cultural divides. When Hawaiian Eddie Aikau first visited South Africa in 1972 - 40 years ago - friendships were forged that would change the course of surfing and open new frontiers for the sport and its global community forever.

Today a new generation of surfers from South Africa and Hawaii are sharing big waves, good times, and a unique brotherhood. Join South Africa's leading big wave rider Grant "Twiggy" Baker and professional free-surfer Andrew Lange, who are currently visiting the North Shore. 40-min Talk followed by screening of "The Africa Project" surf film.

Very Limited Seating. Can’t Drop In? Watch on the live webcast at surferthebar.com at 9pm Hawaii/11pm Pacific. Doors open @6pm. Talk story @8pm; followed immedietly by the movie. $5 minimum donation is suggested to support local charities.

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Turtle Bay Resort is host and a part-time home to many of the world’s elite surfers, stand-up paddlers and surf industry executives. It is the official partner and headquarters to some of the world’s premier ocean events including The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, Pipeline Masters, SURFER Magazine Peer Poll Awards, SUP World Tour, Volcom Pipe Pro etc