JBay Open canceled! Why was JBay canceled & how does it cost to run a WSL contest?
Bay Open canceled!
Here are the links I refer to in the video:
https://stabmag.com/news/official-j-b...
https://zigzag.co.za/if-j-bay-leaves-...
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When the World Surf League Championship Tour released the 2026 schedule, one thing stood out — Jeffreys Bay was out, and New Zealand was in.
In this video, I try understand why the WSL has moved away from Jeffreys Bay
I also I break down the real travel costs faced by professional surfers on the 2026 Championship Tour.Not prize money. Not sponsorships.Just the cost of getting to each event.
Using 2026 flight estimates, I compare what the season costs for surfers based in:
Australia
California (USA)
Brazil
I then explore a what-if scenario:What happens if New Zealand is removed from the schedule and Jeffreys Bay returns — keeping the tour at 12 events?
This isn’t about nostalgia or favourite waves.It’s about geography, fairness, and the financial reality for surfers trying to stay on tour.
#wsl #jbay #jbayopen #corona #stab
#zigzag