The Oom - John whitmore Biography
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The Oom - John whitmore Biography
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The first to ride a surfboard on the Cape Atlantic coast. John Whitmore was a true innovator. He created the country’s first surfboard brand, discovered many iconic local surf breaks, including Elands Bay and Jeffreys Bay, and founded Springbok surfing, influencing generations of surfers to follow.
John became widely known for his daily surf report on Radio Good Hope from 1965 to 1985. His starring role in Bruce Brown’s The Endless Summer (1966) spread his fame internationally. Also known as ‘The Doyen’, John introduced the Hobie Cat and the Morey Boogie to South Africa in subsequent decades, transforming the country’s relationship with the ocean.
Written by Cape Town journalist Miles Masterson, ‘The Oom’ offers a fascinating chronicle of the man who helped to establish South African beach culture and inspired countless others to follow suit.
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