Riding the thoughts behind non surf topics – Surfing with Satre
Riding the thoughts behind non surf topics – Surfing with Satre When you mix the skills of a lifelong surfer with the writings of a Prof in philosophy, understandably we would be expecting some sort of commentary on freedom and exploring the simplicity of what is behind the human subject. Author, Aaron James cleverly “unbundles” how growth in capitalist wealth has released many from the dreaded seven-day work week,...
We Are Water – The Mind Behind Ahim’SA And Yoga Beach Therapy
We spoke to Sylvain Lonchay, founder of Ahim’SA – an organization that offers yoga beach therapy as a tool against violence of the body and the mind. 1) Could you tell me a little bit about yourself? How did you get into the NGO world? ” I founded the Inspire Centre to promote Mindfulness and wellbeing at work. Contributing to leadership programmes for Right Management. At an executive level, I developed tools...
A Millennial’s Solution to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Problem
“FOR SOCIETY TO PROGRESS, WE SHOULD NOT ONLY MOVE FORWARD BUT ALSO CLEAN UP AFTER OURSELVES.” – BOYAN SLAT, CEO & FOUNDER “Let’s face it – humans are by nature careless with trash” With an exponential increase in plastic and waste materials throughout the years, it was time for an ocean cleanup solution conceived by a Millennial. The problem of plastic pollution, and waste...
Victory for Marine Biodiversity Protection In South Africa
The South African cabinet has approved 20 new protected marine areas – an area perimeter two and a half times larger than the Kruger National Park. The objectives are to: 1) Protect our ocean’s heritage for future generations. 2) Contribute to fisheries sustainability. 3) Advance marine ecotourism. 4) Help maintain resilience in ecosystems that are under stress from climate change. A...
Free Diving – A Breathtaking Love Affair
We had the pleasure of chatting to the magical Daniela from Cape Town Freediving. How did you get into freediving? Daniela: “My fascination with water started at a very young age. If I look at my baby album, I was swimming before I was walking. So it’s always been something very close to me. Through times of strife, water was my place of safety so to speak. Water has always been a place of happiness I...
Water Crisis Or Temporary Discomfort?
Did the water crisis inconvenience or scare you? How Did It Happen? The crisis came about for three main reasons: Climatic conditions – It wasn’t raining enough and people in Cape Town seldom ever had to think about water consumption. Population growth – The cost of water in fact, only ever affected the percentage of the population that lives within a lower income bracket. Negligence of previous...