The Namib is one of the oldest deserts known to man, and its coastal dunes are the tallest in the world. But unlike this barren wilderness, Skeleton Bay is an infant in geological terms. Thirty years ago, it didn’t even exist.
A geological study published in 2003 revealed how the sandspit has changed drastically in shape and size over the past few decades. What was once a shallow bay a couple hundred yards long is now a formidable arc of sand that stretches for miles. The big question was why the spit had started to grow and change shape after decades of relative stability.
By analyzing more than 40 years of meteorological data, researchers discovered that the predominant southerly wind direction had shifted by 20 degrees on average since 1976.…
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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, SUP Paddle World magazine 2021