WEBSITE What’s Inside The West Wind Issue 2

The Discovery Of Bruces— 8 Souls Of St Francis— 11 St Francis College — s15 Local Surfer Profile— 20 The Magic of our Nature Reserves— 28 LANGUAGE To Perform At St Francis Brewery — 35 TRAVEL— 36 St Francis Bootcamp— 42 Ike Forsyth and Farmers Cart— 44

Advertising & Editorial: Craig - 082 376 4443 - [email protected] Colin - 082 554 0796 - [email protected] Ok, Boomer. This digital magazine - The West Wind - came about as a result of COVID and the lockdown. As the world retreated into their houses and stayed indoors for weeks and months, so online traffic spiked and online media consumption increased dramatically. Everyone, it seems was on their screens, and always looking for something new. On top of this, up to 70% of the online traffic could be tracked to phones – people were reading everything, watching videos, hanging out on social media, all on their phones. It was time to get with the times. Instead of being told, ‘Ok Boomer’ to our faces, it was time to address needs and deliver what readers and advertisers actually wanted. The ‘Ok, Boomer’ phrase has become a catchall phrase for someone older who is close-minded and resistant to change. We hear it all the time. It’s more of a joke than anything else, almost like the digital equivalent of an eye roll. It happens when a Baby Boomer/old person says something outdated and incorrect, and a Millennial or Gen Z can’t be bothered to explain why it’s so wrong. It would just be too hard to explain, and it is so obvious anyway, so they just brush it off and say ‘Ok, Boomer.’ OK Boomer - Cont ....

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The Discovery Of Bruces

In the mid-1950s a young Durban farmer, Leighton Hulett and his wife Anne threw caution to the wind and purchased a huge farm at St Francis Bay. Leighton was a sibling from the famous Hulett sugar family in KwaZulu Natal, and great-grandson of Sir James Leige Hulett from Yorkshire, England Over much hard work and time, The Farm evolved, and on it Leighton started a fishing camp, to invite keen and wealthy fishermen from the farms around Humansdorp, and from Port Elizabeth. The fishing in the area was quite incredible back then, and setting up a fishing camp was way easier work than trying to crop-farm the sand. The fishing camp flourished over time. While these fishermen were going about their business of catching supper and trophies, they were totally oblivious of the waves that were peeling, perfectly, all over the place. It must have been a wonderful time. Before Hulett developed it, and before the masses arrived, the Farm hadone overriding characteristic, and that was the presence of sand. There were three huge sand fields on his land and on surrounding land, feeding the sea whenever the southwester blew, which is 75% of the time, according to historical records. This sand did wonderful things to the sea. It allowed for the perfection of Bruce’s Beauties, it filled in the holes between the rocks further up the point. It brought about the occasional flawless sandbanks at Main Beach and at Anne Avenue in St Francis Bay. There were massive beaches back then, and the Kromme flowed much stronger, without the dams that have slowed it down so much. This generation of the Hulett family, how- ever, was utterly oblivious of the treasure that they had purchased. They knew nothing of the waves around the corner at Seal Point and the beach break, or of the sublimity of Supertubes in JBay just 30 minutes away from them. The Farm had many other interesting facets to it, and there were so many different reasons to fall in love with the area. Endless Summer It was an American producer Bruce Brown who ‘discovered’ the magic of Hulett’s Farm. He also discovered the most famous surf spot on The Farm, Bruce’s Beauties was named after him. He arrived in 1963, looking for great waves to film for his global ‘Endless Summer’ surf documentary. By pure luck, he and his crew walked in on a magical day at Bruce’s. There was a fresh south swell running, the water was warm, there was bright sunshine, and the wind was right. The crew was actually further down the beach. According to history, ‘irritating each other’, when one of the team noticed a little wave peeling in the corner, that was better than what it first looked. That simple discovery initiated many an obsessed surfers’ traipsing around the world on his or her noble surf quest.The truth is that they ran down the beach and simply paddled out. Brown went to film the session, and it was only days later that he filmed the crew ‘cresting a sand dune and discovering one of the best waves in the world.’ That part was pure b-roll fiction. Brown filmed them for a full day on the sand dune, looking for the shot, looking for the moment that would make it look like it was a discovery. He never told anyone, and neither did the featured surfers. It was decades later that the truth got out, and that the drama of the discovery was actually staged. They had simply walked down the beach and paddled out. Still, the humanity of that particular story is also great. Leighton might not have been a surfer, but the area soon became a retreat for surfers to come and hang out and to hunker down. They stayed in the fishing shacks set up on the beach, and tried to score the elusive Bruce’s Beauties. Mostly they would surf the beach and the reef, and hang out on the desolate sand dunes. Bruce’s itself is one of the most fickle waves in the country. When Bruce Brown released Endless Summer in 1966, it was 10 years before there was any sort of television in South Africa. It took a few more years before there was video, and many South African surfers never even saw the movie or knew much about it. Bruce’s Beauties wasn’t even a whispered secret. It was totally unknown to all but the lucky few.

Souls Of St Francis By Sandy Coffey and Caroline Morris St Francis is all about helping each other so that we can create a better future for all our children. There are so many drugs and alcohol, and much crime here in Sea Vista, but it has been getting much better. Also, I have a few dogs and they keep us safe here. The rubbish and the water can be a problem as well, but this has also got much better lately, and we have had some help after the recent heavy rains, when some of the lower roads flooded. It was difficult for all of us during Lockdown. We often didn’t know whatwas happening, but that has all changed, and I hope that things will get better as we approach summer. What would I suggest? Let’s work with the police. Let’s help each other combat the crime. Let’s be kind to the animals, and let’s educate the kids. It all starts with the youth. Who am I? I am a child of God, a deeply committed Christian. I do a lot of work in the church. I am a mother (I had my first child at a very, very young age) and I am a wife. And I work hard. My son is in college, and I work hard to make sure we have enough to pay the fees for his education. Mimi Detshe. Domestic Worker. Sea Vista. https://www.facebook.com/soulsofstfrancis

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St Francis College Getting To Know The Teachers: Sports Coach Ralton Fortuin

Energetic and well-liked, Coach Fortuin is one of those people who gets the job done. His spirit and attitude on the sports field and off is both passionate and light. Winning is important, but playing the game with enthusiasm and the right attitude is key. We caught up with him…

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’m 41 and from Beaufort West but lived in Mosselbay and then Cape Town before ending up in Jbay. I represented SWD in soccer, tennis and volleyball at school level.

You used to work for Element in JBay. Tell us about that. What did you do there?

I started at Billabong and ended up with Element Skateboards as an assistant sales manager, which entailed capturing of orders, meeting sales targets, stock control, distribution and customer service.

Did you enjoy it?

It was a good experience as it allowed me to learn new skills and work under pressure.

How did your journey go after that?

Unfortunately, or should I say, fortunately, I got retrenched, and it allowed me to pursue my passion. With my sporting background, I always wanted to be involved with sports coaching and player development.

How did you end up at St Francis College?

I offered private cricket coaching lessons in St Francis, and I got to know the kids and the parents and one thing led to another.

Before COVID, what was the best thing about working at St Francis College?

Being part of an exceptional team of teachers that go above and beyond for their scholars and seeing their development year on year is just a fantastic experience.

Now that we have COVID protocols and very little organised sport, what have you done to adapt to the situation?

It’s been challenging as we missed out on our winter sports, but we look forward to the new year. I have been able to do some 1-on-1 coaching which is great for player development and also started to help the school a little bit on the marketing side.

We’re on the last term now. No doubt 2021 is going to be an exciting year at the College. What are you hoping for?

I’m always optimistic and hoping that we will be able to get back to the old ways sooner rather than later.

Local Surfer Profile

In 2019, JBay surfer Matt McGillivray had one of the best competitive years of his life. He had been training hard for several years, competing on the ualifying Series both locally and internationally. It all came together last year for a fantastic run of performances and results. It started off with a fifth-place at the Seat Pro Netanya, and he followed it up with a third-place at the Heroes De Mayor Iquique Pro. Another fifth place in Galicia and fifth place in Ericeira and it looked like he had an outside chance of qualifying for the premier Championship Tour of surfing.

Jordy Smith was the only South African on the Championship Tour after ikey Feb- ruary from Cape Town failed to requalify after at the end of 2018. Matt went into , the final leg of the QS, with an outside chance of qualifying. He powered through to a third-place at the Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa on the of Oahu, Hawaii, and he had it in the bag, and qualified for the tour.

It is a massive achievement for a South African surfer to qualify for the world tour. We have had very few surfers on tour, and we haven’t had a men’s world champion since Shaun Tomson from Durban won it in 1977. Matt readied for the big league, with the first event on the cards the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast in Australia set to run on March 26 into April. As the world’s best surfers – Kelly Slater, , Italo Ferreira and Gabriel Medina – prepared for the year alongside Matt, the unthinkable happened, and COVID 19 shut the world down.

Matt was in Australia, preparing for his first year on the Championship Tour, which commences on the Gold Coast in March. The held steady but eventually had to cancel the first event of the year. It wasn’t long before the entire Australian leg was shut down. Soon after that, South Africa went into lockdown, and no one was allowed to travel or to surf. We weren’t even allowed to buy beers or durries, but for an athlete like Matt, it means that his first year on the pro tour was out the window.

There was a silver lining, though. When we were allowed to surf, JBay had the best season in years, there were no tourists, and there was no event, meaning that it was fairly uncrowded and lots of waves for everyone. Only thing was, Matt wasn’t here.

He was in Australia, surfing, for the whole of the lockdown. We tracked him down. (cont pg 22)

Photo by Trent Mitchell © Rip Curl International

Continued from Pg 22 How did you feel getting ready for your first year on the Championship Tour? I feel it’s been a good year of preparation so far. I decided to stay on in Australia and work with a physical trainer and coach on the Gold Coast. I’m rying to improve my physical strength and fitness as well as my surfing technique. The only difficult thing in Aus is that it’s not as spoilt with waves as South Africa is, so wave quality makes the actual surfing part more challenging.

Photo by Trent Mitchell © Rip Curl International

What were your thoughts when the Gold Coast event was cancelled? I was really disappointed when the first event got cancelled. I had just arrived at Snapper Rocks (Coolangatta) and came in from my first training surf when I found out the news. The other events were put on hold and not cancelled straight away so there were a lot of questions on what I should do and if I should stay in Australia before the lockdown started. What did you do? I decided the safest thing was to stay in Australia. Life carried on as normal, and re- strictions didn’t really affect what I was doing and going urfing. The government in Australia actually encouraged outdoor exercise, so all the surf spots got way more crowded as a lot of people weren’t working. (cont..Pg 25)

Continued from pg 25 While you were away, JBay had the best season ever. It’s been awesome seeing the footage from back home and isn’t helping my homesickness! I would have tried to have come home in April when it was clear the COVID thing was not going to be resolved quickly. I was too late for the repatriation flights though and got told the next ones would fly back to South Africa in September. It was a hard one to process at first, but then I realized I was really lucky to have an extra year to prepare for the CT. It’s not something that happens - having more time to prepare, so I wanted to make the most of it. I’ve linked up with a good trainer here in Aus and feel like in the end things have worked out for the best for my career at this stage. What is the story for next year? Are you starting off with last years rankings? The rankings will start off exactly the same next year so we won’t miss ny opportuni- ties! Matt kicked off his Australian Grand Slam of Surfing with an incredible second place at the Tweed Coast Pro behind Ethan Ewing. See it here. https://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/455704/full-replay-finals-day-at-the- tweed-coast-pro

Photo by Trent Mitchell © Rip Curl International

The Magic of our Nature Reserves by Matt Gennrich

Cape St Francis is home to 4 different nature reserves showcasing the amazing biodiversity of the fauna and flora of the area covering some 132 hectares. The largest being the Cape St Francis Nature Reserve encompassing Shark point, then the smaller Seal Bay Nature Reserve , followed by the Irma Booysen Nature Reserve on your left as you enter Cape St Francis and then the well-known Seal Point Nature Reserve around the lighthouse. All have well maintained trails and paths for the use of runners and walkers as well as some dedicated cycle paths in some areas. Usage of the reserves by locals is on the increase. Between 2016 and 2019 during the months of May and June, there were, on average 143 people making use of one the trails, captured via a camera trap. Whilst, in 2020, some 314 people were recorded walking or running by the same camera, more than double the previous average. The people of the greater St Francis area are no doubt making more use of what the reserves offer during this stressful time and enjoying the benefits of being out in nature. Apart from the many varying types of natural vegetation (the reserves are alien free), and some 400 species of indigenous plants, a variety of animal life can be encountered if one is lucky. This varies from bushbuck, wild boars and the odd lynx to otters, whales, and dolphins. The trails also offer stunning views of Cape St Francis and the coastline from Shark to Seal point and out towards Oyster Bay. The reason for the nature reserves is simple, and that is to protect the extremely sensitive and highly endangered local vegetation. Work on protecting this area and proclaiming these reserves began some 35 years ago by a small and dedicated group of residents. The local vegetation is called St Francis Fynbos/Thicket Mosaic and occurs only in the lime-rich coastal sandy areas scattered between the eastern Tsitsikamma in the west and Cape Recife in the east. This vegetation type falls within the Cape Floral Region – the CFR which extends roughly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, covering an area of 90 000 km2. The CFR is home to 9000 plant species, 70% of which are endemic (i.e. grow nowhere else in the world) and has been identified as a biodiversity hotspot and recognized as a global priority for conservation. St Francis Fynbos/Thicket Mosaic is found in only a tiny part of the CFR, namely 0.2% of the 90 000 km2 area. Some 64% this vegetation has been disturbed – mainly by dense stands of alien plants (84%) and coastal development (16%). Scientific studies show that this vegetation is under dire threat – from past impacts and future threats. It has been classified as Critically Endangered and requires protection under national legislation because of this status. Hence the need for the nature reserves to protect the vegetation in this area. There are many positive spin offs of protecting the vegetation through the 132hectare network of reserves, for the people of and visitors to the greater St Francis area. These include being able to make use of the reserves via well maintained and clearly marked paths which include the identification of some of the plants in the Irma Booysen reserve, whilst being able to enjoy the un-spoilt beauty of the area often without other people. Property values have also benefitted as more homeowners look for alternative lifestyles to that what cities and towns offer. (cont.... pg 31)

Continued from Pg 29 The 4 proclaimed municipal reserves are managed accordioning to a memorandum of understanding with the Kouga Municipality which delegates the full responsibility of maintaining and caring for the reserves to Friends of St Francis Nature Areas abbreviated to FOSTER. FOSTER is run by a small hard-working committee that are dependent on the income of member subscription and generous donors to maintain the reserves. Membership is open to all and is not limited to residents of Cape St Francis as the reserves are for the benefit of all in the greater St Francis area. Membership costs less per year than a good meal in a restaurant at R200 for individuals and R300 per family or corporate.

Those that have never walked or run through the reserves should consider doing so, as the reserves offer a wonderful alternative to a beach walk especially during inclement weather. Maps of the walks and trails can be found on the FOSTER website at foster.org.za.

LANGUAGE To Perform At St Francis Brewery Language is a four-piece melodic rock band, with Jacques Korb on drums, Derek Fenner on Bass, Brent Kozak on lead guitar and John Nel on vocals and guitar. They have been jamming together for more than two decades. Throughout the years the Kouga coastal area has been a home to all of the members, influencing the songs they write and the music they make. They lover performing in the Kouga towns to the appreciative audiences out there. Now that COVID hibernation is ending, they are once again travelling to our part of the world. They will be holding a few shows in October. They perform their own songs in English and Afrikaans as well as a few covers from Pink Floyd and U2. They will be performing at the St Francis brewery on 3 Octobe LANGUAGE TRAVEL

Maurtius & Bali

With the gradual opening of our international borders underway, there are many people keen to travel overseas. It is definitely going to be a different world out there in the airports, and the whole travel routine is going to change dramatically, but travel won’t stop. South Africans will continue to head overseas.

Many people work overseas or offshore, and they will be heading out again. There will also be a specific segment of the South Africans who regularly travel, who will want to get out, and go and chill on a quiet beach somewhere.

The two best destinations for a reasonably priced holiday are Mauritius and Bali, in Indonesia. Mauritius

When you go to Mauritius, you generally go there to stay in a resort and be pampered. The island is a tourist island, with excellent resorts spread along the entire coast. The most popular area is the west coast, somewhat sheltered from the south-east trade winds that blow for much of the year. It is this wind that sees people look carefully for the best resorts, hidden in the lee of the wind. Still, it is the same wind that attracts kiteboarders to the island from all over the world. The best area for kiteboarders is on the Le Morne peninsula, and there are several cool resorts in the area. These resorts are on the water’s edge, and the best on the island happens right in front. There is an enormous lagoon perfect for kiteboarders of all skills and experience. It has some small waves on the one side and clean and flat water as you head in front of the most famous resorts in the area. Outside of the lagoon sits a long, tapering coral reef Called One Eyes Reef that on certain conditions provides excellent kiteboarding waves. Kiteboarders from all over the world come here to attempt to ride the waves here. When the south-east trades come pumping through, it is the perfect wind for these kiteboarders to tear the waves apart.

Mauritius

It can get quite dangerous though, and there is also a weird occurrence of the wind suddenly stopping, despite what the forecast predicts. If you’re on a kiteboard and you are surfing the outside reef, you don’t want the wind to suddenly stop. You will have to rescued by a boat from one of the resorts, at your cost, which is not going to be cheap either.

These are the Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort and Spa (5-star), and the Dinorobin Golf Resort and Spa (5-star), the Lux Le Morne Resort (5-star), and the St Regis Mauritius Resort (5-star). Catering for the kiteboarding crew, the Hotel Riu Le Morne (4-star), and the Hotel Riu Creole (4-star), are just around the corner, within walking distance of the kiteboarding beach.

Obviously one of the highlights of holidaying down on the Le Morne peninsula, which is actually on the south-western corner of the island, is the golfing. If you are a golfer and keen on a couple of rounds, this part of the island is a dream. It has some of the best courses on the island. Bali

Granted, it is a lot longer to get to Bali. The COVID protocols are probably not as strict as in Mauritius. Still, once you get there, and once you get out of the airport and can start moving around, it has a lot going for it. The most important thing that you will notice as a visitor to Bali is that it is really cheap. There might be Hardrock Cafés and Starbucks and Quiksilver everywhere. Suppose you do a little bit of research online. In that case, you will quickly find a super cheap and comfortable accommodation option somewhere a little bit away from the crowded areas.

A short drive away from the centre of Bali will bring all sorts of options. Whether it is living on the coast if you want to surf, or going further inland if you want to destress, perhaps enjoy a yoga retreat or to just do the quieter things in life. The second most important thing that you will notice, in fact, it will hit you as soon as you get out of the plane, is that Bali and Indonesia are really hot. It is always hot, always humid, and it never really changes, even during the winter. It’s not a bad thing. A hot climate is conducive to drinking more water, eating less, and staying calm all the time. These things will see you chill out quickly, and look at life a little differently. Bali

Thirdly, Bali is a jump-off spot for some many other destinations and little adventures. Whether you want to go to Nusa Lembongan, or Sumbawa, or even across the strait to Java and go and stay at the famous jungle camp at Grajagan, it’s all quite close from Bali. Ferries are going across to the other islands every day. Fast boats go across to Grajagan three times a week, and there are even helicopters that will take you to an island or a destination if you book in advance. Charter boat trips are leaving the area, and there are just so many options.

Finally, Bali is incredibly crowded, even without the visitors. It is quite intimidating at first. There are so many people on the roads. They are either on scooters and motorbikes, as well as in cars and trucks. It is full-on. After a while, you will realise that there is a method to the utter madness of roads and traffic. Once you get used to it and learn to flow with it, it starts to become a bit less intense. Still, it is probably better to hire a driver. The locals read the roads like few others.

For more information on Mauritius and on Bali, get hold of The Travel Collective here in St Francis. They specialise in family and single trips to Mauritius Maldives, Bali and the rest of Indonesia, and other destinations. [email protected] THE TRAVEL COLLECTIVE St Francis Bootcamp

Nadine Lahana from St Francis Bay tells us the story behind her Bootcamp. Initial Inspiration I always reached out to those who couldn’t afford gym fees and expensive equipment. I post a lot of free #Byog (Be your own gym) workout videos on my Social media platforms, but so many don’t have access to this. One day I saw Alice and Buhle waking along St Francis Drive. It was late October 2018. They were chatting away happily, keeping each other inspired. I wanted to stop and reach out but was in a hurry to get to my first online client. This happened a few times before I finally pulled over and asked if they would be keen for me to start a Free Bootcamp. They didn’t exactly do cartwheels over the idea. Still, before long, we were messaging each other and started our first Bootcamp on St Francis Drive next to the tennis courts. Growing in Popularity Not more than 5 arrived that first day, probably less the next. Then one day, I stood at the field and watched 35 people coming down the hill. Some shoeless, some in slippers. From young kids to working Moms. My team was building. Pretty soon the sound of a fire truck horn announced the arrival of our local firefighters (that made my week!) After a year, we had a champagne celebration in the field, and all decided it made sense to cancel over the season. But we changed our minds and just kept at it! It has become the highlight of the week for most of us. The camaraderie is incredible. The laughter, infectious. We have shared not only an hour of exercise but stories, friendships, humour, inspiration and motivation. Far and Wide. One day, just before our stretch, a new lady excused herself as she had to get back to Humansdorp. I was totally blown away as to her dedication. After a full day of work, she had caught a taxi to get to Bootcamp and then arranged a lift back! We have had some fantastic sponsors from the UK, Canada and our fabulous local Brazilian Fitness gear supplier, Flavii. Fifteen golfers who have followed us online (from the UK), took it upon themselves to make a collection from the gyms in each of their areas. They arrived with bags filled with fitness gear, mats and reflective vests for their walk home. The goal of the Bootcamp Our motto is #payitforward I have always believed that people misjudge the enormity of the smallest act of kindness. We all have something to give - whether it’s physical, mental, financial or otherwise. When I came to give back, I found so many wonderfully inspiring people on my team that were already giving back in their own way. Firefighters, teachers, cleaners, counsellors, leaders organizing youth sponsorships. After one of our weekly challenges (Burpee-Push Ups!), one of the new male members, won a pair of size 3 trainers. Even though his girlfriend (not a Bootcamp member) was a size 3, he handed his prize over to the women who had challenged him to the end! And so, our goal is not only to be in our best physical but mental shape too. Our goal is to build our team and strengthen our community bond through health and wellness and sharing a healthy common goal. https://www.facebook.com/thejumproom1/ Ike Forsyth and Farmers Cart

As more people turn to online shopping, so a new online trading platform has emerged from St Francis. We spoke to Ike Forsyth from Farmer’s Cart. How did farmerscart come about?

Two years ago, the brainstorming began to provide a user-friendly marketplace designed to help South African suppliers trade online safely and efficiently. How would you describe it, to people who want to shop? A comfortable online shopping experience. Download the App, view local businesses, signup and collect your goods or get it delivered to your door at the push of a button. The shopping features are: 1. Orders - logging all transactions and allows a customer to reorder. Photo - Sandy Coffey 2. Notifications - the customer is notified by the status of an order, (order is on its way) (the order has arrived). 3. Address Book - add the home, and work locations for your deliveries. 4. Locate local suppliers with a map view. How would you describe it, to people who want to know a bit more about what’s going on?

Join farmerscart as a customer or a seller. The customer is given a fantastic shopping experience with the farmerscart APP. A seller gains access to an admin dashboard to accept online payments and to customise their shopfront for its business capacity and availability to trade. What is the best attribute that farmerscart contains? Farmerscart empowers any business with user-friendly but cutting-edge software to trade online and get goods delivered to customers on demand. What is the goal of farmerscart? The goal of farmerscart is to delete the waste in our communities and to encourage people to buy consumable goods locally and support environmentally/eco-friendly organisations/alternatives. The primary focus is to encourage people to live a healthy, safe and non-wasteful life.

Tell me about food waste from farms and how you see farmerscart playing a part in utilising it? We would like local farmers to be able to distribute their waste to the hungry people using farmerscart to find contact details and the locations of charity organisations. These charity organisations create shopfronts on farmerscart, describing their goals and gain access to the payment gateway to get support easily from communities.

Where do you see farmersmarket in a few years? I see the farmerscart application becoming a platform to encourage a healthy, non- wasteful and more organic lifestyle for South Africans.