Get ready for Kelly Slater, John John Florence, Mick Fanning etc. to rock some hot beach break!
Remember when surfing was officially included in Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic Games? I do like it was yesterday! Tears of joy streamed down my cheeks as I furiously dialed World Surf League CEO Paul Speaker so we could share the moment together.
He didn’t answer and I’ve been so hurt ever since.
I mean, not hurt. I’m totally over him now. Like, whatever right? There are plenty of CEOs in the sea. Yeah?
Whatever. And today the International Olympic Committee officially announced the surfing venue!
Kujukuri Beach in Chiba prefecture some 100 km east of Tokyo!
And not Kelly Slater’s Ranch 10000 km east of Tokyo!
Have you been there? Have you surfed?
Here’s a video posted by Olympic hopefuls so you can start training.
Seems to me that Japan’s Olympic Committee did their local surfers a solid.
Everyone in the world know the worst of your shitty surf breaks, or the best of your shitty surf breaks.
I will judge the Olympics! And if you’re not wearing Lycra, don’t even fucken show up.
Any news on what the surf team will be wearing? And by whom? Is Ken Done available?
No Activewear. I’m warning the lot of you. This isn’t Richie “Pushover” Porta you’re talking to.
Ouch that uppercut to Porta… haha classic Nick
Where was the Japan section from Dear Suburbia filmed? HAVE IT THERE FOR FUCKS SAKE!
that shop is 98% longboards on the racks – a portent of conditions to come?
They are the Olympic hopefuls from a landlocked Slovakia No???
no they will be wearing Lululemon yoga pants
‘Tis being held in typhoon season no? ‘Tis US Open at worst, Supertubos Lite in wildest dreams. Why so anti-anti-depressive Chas? Make Beach Grit gay again!
What are you talking about Chris Binns? I have hope! I can surf in these conditions too! I’ve already started doing push-ups etc. in preparation of the Olympic trials to be held in Seal Beach (fingers crossed).
Or is this gamesmanship since you will be surfing against me and for Australia?
Get your Marlboro Lights at Dolphin Market once you lose.
You’re dead, Smith.
im being optimistic Chas…..imagine if Mick enters and loses to some kid from Aruba…..Gabby loses to a river surfer from Germany…..could be awesome to watch the heroes of our sport get their asses whooped by guys who bang nails or wash boats for a living