Ocean Heroes
Recently I was asked to cover a new initiative created by Wade Krieger, based on the Surf Ironman concept which is hugely popular in Australia. Why Ocean Heroes - well these elite group of athlete's have strong ties to the Ocean, being volunteer lifesavers for one, but also while competing, raising money for 3 major causes, clean oceans, water safety and youth development. An elite group of surf athlete's were gathered and 4 days of competition was set aside on Umhlanga main beach. Set in the high season of holiday activities made for packed beach's an thus plenty of excitement for beach