JBay Open Canceled: What your comments receal

The cancellation of the J-Bay Open has sparked strong reactions across the surfing world.\n\nIn this follow-up video, I reflect on the response to my previous J-Bay Open video — including over 200 viewer comments — and explore what people are really feeling about the loss of this iconic event. As 68-year-old surfer living in Jeffreys Bay, the J-Bay Open isn’t just a contest to me. It’s part of why I moved here — to surf, to watch surfing, and to live in a town shaped by the energy of Supertubes. We look at the nostalgia, frustration, and disillusionment many surfers feel toward modern professional surfing, the role of politics and governance, and why the real winners of the J-Bay Open have always been this small South African town. This isn’t surf journalism — it’s a lived perspective from someone who loves J-Bay and believes the story is far from over.\n\nLet me know your thoughts in the comments — does this resonate with you? This is the video    • JBay Open canceled! Why was JBay canceled ...