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SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
MAIN IMAGE Surfer riding a large, perfectly formed wave, the Soup Bowl,
Barbados BELOW (left to right) Surf shack in Bathsheba; heading to the
beach in a buggy; vibrant mural on the wall of Bathsheba Community Centre
4 MORE SURF BREAKS TO
RIVAL BONDI BEACH
JEFFREYS BAY, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA On the
south coast of South Africa lies the surfing paradise that is
Jeffreys Bay, which boasts one of the best waves in the world
– a long, tubing, super-fast right-hander.
CHICAMA, LA LIBERTAD, PERU The isolated and remote
port of Chicama is home to the longest left-breaking wave in
the world. Rides of over 1 mile (2 km) are possible here, and
better still, this relatively mellow break is not just for experts.
G-LAND, BAY OF GRAJAGAN, EAST JAVA G-Land was first
surfed in 1972 after a surfer saw the break from an airplane
window. It has since gone on to be justly regarded as one of
the most perfect waves on the planet.
THURSO EAST, CAITHNESS, SCOTLAND The north shore of
Scotland might not seem to be the obvious choice for surfing,
but it is home to countless excellent reef breaks, including the
world-class Thurso East. Situated in the shadow of a ruined castle
at the mouth of the River Thurso, this break is widely thought
to be the best wave in the UK, but be warned – it’s very cold.
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