Vast Lives Ep 27: Bruce Gold
In this episode, Steve travels to the infamous Jeffreys Bay, South Africa—otherwise known as J-Bay—considered by the global surf community to be one of the finest right-hand point breaks in the world.
Steve meets with local legend Bruce Gold. And while the term “legend” is often overused, in Bruce’s case, it’s well-earned. He has been part of the J-Bay community for over six decades, dating back to the early days when surfers camped out in the dunes beneath the milkwood trees, long before the area saw major development in the early 1980s.
Known as the last hippie along the eastern coastline of South Africa, Bruce affectionately calls himself a “strandloper” or “beach walker.” For years, he has lived simply, close to nature, and off the land.
Because of his warmth and openness, Bruce has made friends from all over the world—from Australia to Brazil, Japan to California. He's known in surf circles globally and was close friends with the infamous Miki Dora.
This episode is deeply rooted in South African surf history and cultural heritage.
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