Hoax Sign Scares SUPers From The Water

by The Editors on March 6, 2012

263388310A sign that went up two weeks ago at Elands Bay on South Africa’s west coast states that Kite Surfing, Wind Surfing, and Stand-Up boarding is not allowed and that those who break the law could face a R1000 fine, appears to be a hoax, according to a story on iOL News.

The mystery sign, however, appears to be a hoax and has not been sanctioned by the municipality. . . But despite this, surfers have reported that police have even taken the sign seriously, and some have called on particular types of surfers to clear the water. . . “People don’t know whether the sign is legit or not. Nobody knows who put it up,” said Alan van Gysen, a photographer for ZigZag magazine and who photographed the sign. . . “There has been no official statement from the council,” he said yesterday. . . He said many wind and kite surfers feared risking a fine if they entered the water with their boards.

Sounds like the sign is working. Wonder where we can get one?

[Link: IOL.com]

chune March 7, 2012 at 1:24 pm

“Sounds like the sign is working. Wonder where we can get one?”

You probably grew up actually believing the editorial of thrasher mag (anti everything not skating) with such closed mindedness lol

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