For this we thank Jack O’Neill
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Imagine a world without the modern day wetsuit!? The Cape Town surf scene would only come to life on those hot summer days and would be confined to Muizenberg, with the onshore, and only the thickest of thick skinned watermen and women would brave those corduroy lined J-bay winter swells. But thanks to Jack O’Neill, inventor of the modern day wetsuit, our biggest problem remains choosing a colour and size that fits. Given Jack O’Neill’s great legacy, his invention of the wetsuit and being the founding member of O’Neill, a paddle out took place on Monday 10th July at 8.30am Lower Point, Jeffreys Bay, led by O’Neill big gun, Jordy Smith. And while we’re reminiscing, be sure to watch this here movie made by Peter Hamblin the same individual that brought us ‘Lets Be Frank’. Press Release: JBay – On Monday 10th July 2017, O’Neill would like to invite everyone to join a paddle out in celebration of Jack O’Neill’s life and adventures. From Santa Cruz to Jeffrey’s, O’Neill will honour the legacy of Jack O’Neill with numerous paddle outs worldwide on Sunday July 9th and Monday the 10th. For the South Africa edition, those wishing to pay tributes […]