The Record Breaking Surfers of Earth Wave 2010

By: Clayton Truscott
Published: 16 September 2010
Tags: news, environmental, games

More than 500 people are expected to participate in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for 'most surfers surfing on a wave at the same time', next weekend. The record breaking attempt will take place as a climax to the annual Earth Wave Beach Festival in the Capetonian village of Muizenberg (South Africa). Last year attendees broke the Guinness World Record for most number of surfers on a single wave, when 110 people successfully rode in unison for more than 5 seconds.

Besides setting a world record, the main aim of Earth Wave is to raise environmental awareness. There will be talks and demos for new eco-friendly products and and sustainable energy sources. Also high on the list of causes is support for the Shark Spotter Program, which plays a large role in making the crowded waters at Muizenberg a safer place for people.

Other activities for the weekend include a Pro Longboarding contest, a Stand Up Paddle-board race, bands, raffles, giveaways, beach games, movie showings and a huge closing party on Sunday night. Almost makes you feel sorry for everyone on Monday morning... Almost.

Click here for more information about Earth Wave Beach Festival.

Clayton Truscott

Clayton is a comfortable traveller, having grown up in a small city that was far away from everything. He spent lots of time in the car as a child, driving up and down the coast of South Africa on surfing trips with his family. After studying abroad in the United States and spending a year working in London, he moved to Cape Town, where he completed a Master's Degree in Creative Writing. He now works as a freelance writer for various travel, surfing and action sports publications.