Not only the crows play in strong winds here in South Africa, come and see some humans that also enjoy the winds.
We have a cold front that will make landfall late this afternoon here in "The Cape of Storms" and the rain has been coming down by the bucket full in the past few weeks.
Kite and sail surfers were out in force and I caught some on the zoom as they battled the waves.
Let's have a look.
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Some real hot action here today as you can see below!
This guy is a real pro because his feet are not strapped to the board!
Here we have another guy speeding along the surf!
But of course the wind creates big waves that he has to keep an eye on!
Nope, he just flies over the wave tops!
Cold and icy Atlantic ocean waters that freeze ones feet!
At least this guy had his feet strapped to the board!
Now here is a question for you, would you go into the water in these conditions and kite surf without straps on the board?
Where are the champions here on Hive?
We have thousands of tourists here every year, but I wonder how many know this history?
"It’s not called the Cape of Storms for nothing…
"Portuguese explorer Bartholomeu Dias named it Cabo das Tormentas, the Cape of Storms, having experienced its ferocity first-hand. King John II of Portugal later renamed it Cabo da Boa Esperança, Cape of Good Hope. The countless captains who saw their ships sink beneath the waves probably would have sided with Dias on that one, but the willingness of men like them to brave the storms made it possible for the good hope of King John II to flourish, and grow into the reality we now witness".
"Shipwrecks represent the ultimate failure; the flipside of the discovery and romance that we associate with adventure on the high seas. Of course, not all of the ships featured here belonged to intrepid explorers; some offer a glimpse into the evils of the slave trade, while others were merely humble tankers and transport ships. But each tells the story of a particular period in human history; and together they provide a glimpse into the rich history of the Cape".
Of course safety has increased dramatically over the years, what with modern ships and better technology, but every so often a boat gets into trouble here in the Cape of Storms!
And That's All Friends!
Something here below to think about;
“Health is the new wealth. Happiness is the new rich. Inner peace is the new success. Kindness is the new cool.” —Syed Balkhi
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