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      The Oom: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of SA Surfer

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 822 0

      Author and surfer Miles Masterson dedicated over a decade to piecing together John Whitmore’s story in a new biography, The Oom.   South Africa (30 September 2025) – Surfing in…

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