Africa’s Hidden Surf Spots! Alan Van Gysen: From Coastal Roots to Master Photographer – Africa’s Hidden Surf Spots!
Description
In this episode of Surf Talk, we dive into the life and adventures of legendary surf photographer Alan Van Gysen, who has spent decades exploring the rugged African coastline and capturing the untamed beauty of its waves and surf culture. Growing up by the ocean in Kommetjie, South Africa, Alan developed a deep connection to the sea that would lead him on an incredible journey across Africa—from the shores of Mozambique to the remote waves of Angola.
Join us as Alan shares how his career began, what fuels his passion for capturing Africa’s lesser-known surf spots, and the challenges he’s faced documenting these hidden gems. He also offers insights from working alongside top surfers in some of the world’s most remote and breathtaking locations. Tune in for stories of adventure, inspiration, and the spirit of African surf culture.
In dieser Folge von Surf Talk tauchen wir ein in das Leben und die Reisen des legendären Surf-Fotografen Alan Van Gysen, der seit Jahrzehnten die wilden Küsten Afrikas bereist und die ungezähmte Schönheit dieser Wellen und die Geschichten ihrer Menschen festhält. Alan wuchs am Meer in Kommetjie, Südafrika auf und entwickelte eine tiefe Verbindung zum Ozean, die ihn auf eine einmalige Reise führte – vom Kap der Guten Hoffnung bis zu den einsamsten Surf-Spots in Mosambik und Angola.
Wir sprechen mit Alan darüber, wie er seine Karriere startete, was ihn an Afrikas Küsten antreibt, und welche Herausforderungen er beim Fotografieren in abgelegenen Regionen meistern musste. Er gibt außerdem Einblicke in die Zusammenarbeit mit globalen Surflegenden an einigen der wildesten und schönsten Wellen der Welt.
Außerdem gibt es hier die Links zu unserem Community Trip gemeinsam mit uns in Ericeira vom 23.3-30.3.
Stay Only: 399€
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Guiding Package: 599€ https://tinyurl.com/59xe2pc7
Surf Camp inkl. Surf Kurse: 525€
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Camp:
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Mehr Infos hier: Stay Only:
- Need to bring your own surf equipment
- 7 nights accommodation in basic dorm *possible to upgrade for an additional fee#
- 7 breakfasts & 5 dinners
- No surf package included in stay only.
- Possible to rent gear
- We recommend this package if you are an independent surfer and know the spots
- An instant crew of good people and new surf buddies
Guiding Package:
- Need to bring your own surf equipment.
A minimum of 600 hours of surf experience
- 7 nights accommodation in basic dorm *possible to upgrade for an additional fe
- 7 breakfasts & 5 dinners
- 5 days surf guiding with 2 sessions per day
- Daily spot and condition briefing
- Transport to the surf spots - no rental car needed
- 3 video sessions
- Access to our local knowledge with an experienced local guide
- An instant crew of good people and new surf buddies
Surfcamp Package:
- Level 1 0 - 4 h experience
- Level 2 10 h+ experience
- Level 3 60 h+ experience
- 7 nights accommodation in basic dorm *possible to upgrade for an additional fee
- 7 breakfasts & 5 dinners
- 5 surf lessons x 2 hours L1, L2 or L3
- 6 days free use of surf equipment subjected to surf conditions
- Surf theory
- Walk or transport (depending on surf location) to surf lessons
- 1 video analysis session (level 3 only)
- Try out different boards
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