G'day.
I was forwarded this link by a loyal reader.
It's one of those photos that grab your attention and make you want to be there at that very moment. All the ingredients are there.
Beautiful Barbados
Barbados satellite photo
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Thursday, 29 August 2013
The king in his castle
Kelly certainly knows how to position himself in the pocket.
If you're lucky enough to have seen footage of him riding in a keg on his backhand, especially in slow-mo, you may have appreciated many of the intricate things he does to keep himself in the perfect position - especially when it gets squeezy. It may be easy to claim that a man in his position may get shacked so often because he is always sent to the world's premier locations. But, look closely and you'll see that he does more than just set his rail and go - he works hard for many of his kegs.
Source: plus.google.com/u/0/
If you're lucky enough to have seen footage of him riding in a keg on his backhand, especially in slow-mo, you may have appreciated many of the intricate things he does to keep himself in the perfect position - especially when it gets squeezy. It may be easy to claim that a man in his position may get shacked so often because he is always sent to the world's premier locations. But, look closely and you'll see that he does more than just set his rail and go - he works hard for many of his kegs.
Sunday, 18 August 2013
Away on a remote surf trip
Sorry gang, I'm away on an overseas surf trip and will be back on August 28.
I'll try my best to post from this location that, unfortunately, has little or no internet facilities for me. We'll see how I go.
In the mean time, I'll sign off until the 28th.
Have fun kids!
Source: http://www.luex.com/surf/trips/south-africa.html
I'll try my best to post from this location that, unfortunately, has little or no internet facilities for me. We'll see how I go.
In the mean time, I'll sign off until the 28th.
Have fun kids!
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Perfect curves...
... of the aquatic kind.
(Somewhere in the Pacific)
Source: http://www.worldsurfaris.com/wordpress/index.php/worldsurfaris-surf-news/desperate-and-not-alone/
(Somewhere in the Pacific)
Friday, 16 August 2013
A New South Wales Adventure - Part 3
Byron Bay was our final destination as we headed north. Byron is right on the northern tip of the New South Wales, Australia coast.
New South Wales satellite photo
Byron Bay satellite photo
Photo: Pamela
With many surfers in Byron, you're always bound to find an epic surf mobile or two parked around the place.
Photo: Pamela
Byron served up the weather. The big storm had passed long ago, and warm, sunny weather greeted us.
Photo: Pamela
We were lucky enough to find this relatively empty peak and surf it for a few hours. It was fickle, but when you got the wave, it was worth it.
Photo: Pamela
New South Wales satellite photo
Byron Bay satellite photo
With many surfers in Byron, you're always bound to find an epic surf mobile or two parked around the place.
Byron served up the weather. The big storm had passed long ago, and warm, sunny weather greeted us.
We were lucky enough to find this relatively empty peak and surf it for a few hours. It was fickle, but when you got the wave, it was worth it.
Thursday, 15 August 2013
A New South Wales Adventure - Part 2
We were on a tight schedule on our surfari. So early the next morning we headed up to Crescent Head on the New South Wales, Australia north coast.
New South Wales satellite photo
Crescent Head satellite photo
Photo: Pamela
There was still heaps of residue swell and Crescent Head was firing. I got what would have to have been, the longest right handers of my life!
Photo: Pamela
The way in was as hard as it looked. You needed some serious patience and courage.
Photo: Pamela
New South Wales satellite photo
Crescent Head satellite photo
There was still heaps of residue swell and Crescent Head was firing. I got what would have to have been, the longest right handers of my life!
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| Some random punter having fun. |
The way in was as hard as it looked. You needed some serious patience and courage.
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
A New South Wales Adventure - Part 1
Last summer in Australia, my girlfriend and I headed up from Melbourne, Australia, and did a New South Wales, Australia road/surf trip.
New South Wales satellite photo
We started in the city of Newcastle.
Newcastle satellite photo
With a huge storm bearing down on us, wet and windy weather was on the way. And that brought huge swell.
Photo: Pamela
Most places looked unapproachable. While others looked more approachable than they really were.
Photo: Pamela
That night we found ourselves at Forster. And, with the sun still up, it was pumping enough to warrant going out for a crack at a new spot.
Forster satellite photo
Photo: Pamela
Again I surfed like a bum, so there aren't any good action photos of me. I've included the below photo of me paddling over a wave to give you an indication of how bit it was that day.
Photo: Pamela
New South Wales satellite photo
We started in the city of Newcastle.
Newcastle satellite photo
With a huge storm bearing down on us, wet and windy weather was on the way. And that brought huge swell.
Most places looked unapproachable. While others looked more approachable than they really were.
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| Me with my tail between my legs. This point looked so fun from land. But in the water it was a different story. I was quickly overwhelmed and out of my league. I didn't catch a single wave. |
That night we found ourselves at Forster. And, with the sun still up, it was pumping enough to warrant going out for a crack at a new spot.
Forster satellite photo
Again I surfed like a bum, so there aren't any good action photos of me. I've included the below photo of me paddling over a wave to give you an indication of how bit it was that day.
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
A recipe most of us'd love
Perfect conditions, perfect waves, and just you and your mate.
What other ingredients does a surfer need? None I'd suggest!
Source: http://www.baliwaves.com/2008/06/29-bali-1523/
What other ingredients does a surfer need? None I'd suggest!
Monday, 12 August 2013
Out of the darkness
Surfers possibly get changed, before and/or after their surfs, in the same cave this photo was taken from.
It's interesting to think that thousands of years ago, cavemen possibly sat in this cave for shelter totally oblivious of the potential joys contained within these funny-shaped liquid lines...
Source: http://surf.co.nz/forum/surfing-chat/2753/
It's interesting to think that thousands of years ago, cavemen possibly sat in this cave for shelter totally oblivious of the potential joys contained within these funny-shaped liquid lines...
Sunday, 11 August 2013
A Hawaiian Adventure - Part 6
By the last day of our trip, the swell had totally died. It was time to reflect...
Photo: Pamela
I found turtles everywhere I went. When this photo was taken, there were five turtles hanging around this corner of the bay.
Photo: Pamela
'Suppers' are still having a tough time breaking into the Maui surf scene.
Photo: Willy
Maui locals are still visibly fighting to keep Maui Hawaiian.
Photo: Pamela
Pam and I relaxed after a successful surf trip.
Photo: Derek
Packing up and getting ready to leave.
Photo: Pamela
I found turtles everywhere I went. When this photo was taken, there were five turtles hanging around this corner of the bay.
'Suppers' are still having a tough time breaking into the Maui surf scene.
Maui locals are still visibly fighting to keep Maui Hawaiian.
Pam and I relaxed after a successful surf trip.
Packing up and getting ready to leave.
Saturday, 10 August 2013
A Hawaiian Adventure - Part 5
I had a crack on my second full day - with limited success.
No complaints though. The water was warm, the sun was out, and I was having fun.
Photo: Pamela
One of my world record breaking drawn out cutties. Note to self: get aggressive!
Photo: Pamela
Photo: Pamela
One of the many friends I made during my time in Hawaii.
Hawaii satellite photo
Photo: Pamela
No complaints though. The water was warm, the sun was out, and I was having fun.
One of my world record breaking drawn out cutties. Note to self: get aggressive!
One of the many friends I made during my time in Hawaii.
Hawaii satellite photo
Friday, 9 August 2013
A Hawaiian Adventure - Part 4
On my second visit to Honolua Bay, we brought our friend Derek.
Honolua Bay satellite photo
Photo: Pamela
The swell had dropped significantly from the previous day, but was still a super fun size. I'd even suggest it was linking up better than the day before.
Photo: Willy
And there were still enough guys in the water to share the waves with... Unfortunately. But then again, I was in Hawaii, what else could I expect?
Photo: Pamela
As you can see from the next few photos, the rides were long, clean, sunny and fun. If you were good enough, there were plenty of opportunities for some good turns.
Photo: Pamela
Photo: Pamela
Kapow!
Photo: Pamela
It was on this second full day that I started sampling the local delights. Maui has some delicious local fruits to sample. I didn't hesitate to try as many as I could - dipped in Nutella of course!
Link to Nutella
Notice the tent in the background? That's where Pamela and I stayed for our whole visit. It was easy and chilled. The outdoor kitchen meant we had the best seats in the house!
Photo: Pamela
Coconuts and bananas were everywhere...
Photo: Pamela
My first experience with star fruit. Not the most flavoursome fruit on the face of the earth, but certainly one of the crispest and freshest.
Photo: Pamela
And everything was polished off with a ginger beer. We nicknamed this brand 'Jolly Ging' because of the happy looking piece of ginger riding a bucking tiger - random.
Photo: Willy
Honolua Bay satellite photo
The swell had dropped significantly from the previous day, but was still a super fun size. I'd even suggest it was linking up better than the day before.
And there were still enough guys in the water to share the waves with... Unfortunately. But then again, I was in Hawaii, what else could I expect?
As you can see from the next few photos, the rides were long, clean, sunny and fun. If you were good enough, there were plenty of opportunities for some good turns.
Kapow!
It was on this second full day that I started sampling the local delights. Maui has some delicious local fruits to sample. I didn't hesitate to try as many as I could - dipped in Nutella of course!
Link to Nutella
Notice the tent in the background? That's where Pamela and I stayed for our whole visit. It was easy and chilled. The outdoor kitchen meant we had the best seats in the house!
Coconuts and bananas were everywhere...
My first experience with star fruit. Not the most flavoursome fruit on the face of the earth, but certainly one of the crispest and freshest.
And everything was polished off with a ginger beer. We nicknamed this brand 'Jolly Ging' because of the happy looking piece of ginger riding a bucking tiger - random.
Thursday, 8 August 2013
A Hawaiian Adventure - Part 3
This photo of me was taken that first day after my first ever surf at Honolua Bay.
Honolua Bay satellite photo
The following photos reflect a session I was quite proud of:
Photo: Pamela
I didn't make every section nor every take off. I know this is a photo of me in the foam, but the size of the foam itself shows how big the wave I took off on was.
Photo: Pamela
Pamela says I didn't take this wave below. I'm less sure. One thing I was proud of is that I committed to everything I went for. My memory tells me I went for this one.
You be the judge...
Photo: Pamela
'Here pitty, pit, pit, pit, pit. Here, pitty, pit, pit, pit, pit.' That's what was going through my mind anyway while I was searching for that elusive tube.
Photo: Pamela
At the end of it all, I had experienced a lot and survived. I was one very happy boy.
Photo: Pamela
Honolua Bay satellite photo
The following photos reflect a session I was quite proud of:
I didn't make every section nor every take off. I know this is a photo of me in the foam, but the size of the foam itself shows how big the wave I took off on was.
Pamela says I didn't take this wave below. I'm less sure. One thing I was proud of is that I committed to everything I went for. My memory tells me I went for this one.
You be the judge...
'Here pitty, pit, pit, pit, pit. Here, pitty, pit, pit, pit, pit.' That's what was going through my mind anyway while I was searching for that elusive tube.
At the end of it all, I had experienced a lot and survived. I was one very happy boy.
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
A Hawaiian Adventure - Part 2
Meeting Honolua.
On day two the swell really rolled in and we were met with big, big waves!
After a long morning that extended well into the afternoon, Pamela and I finally made it to the coast just before sunset.
Upon Pamela's recommendation, we headed straight for Honolua Bay.
Honolua Bay satellite photo
Photo: Willy
The waves were spectacular and, since I was really lacking surf fitness, I was pretty nervous.
Photo: Willy
Not knowing the spot at all, and with surfers surfing the whole way up and down the point, I wasn't really sure where I'd surf. I was spoilt for choice.
Photo: Pamela
Pamela and I looked and watched for way too long - with the sun going down we were really cutting into our own surfing time.
Photo: Pamela
We got into our car and drove around to the surfers' car park. I got changed and paddled out. The surf was a bit intimidating for Pamela, so she stayed ashore and took these great snaps.
Photo: Pamela
The standard of surfing was high, and I found it a little intimidating. Guys were pulling into big pits everywhere.
Photo: Pamela
Despite the encroaching development (see background of photo), Honolua Bay does have somewhat of a natural feel about it.
Photo: Pamela
Pamela took too many good shots to chose from. This short sequence reflects a lot of what went down that late afternoon.
Sequence: Pamela
Photo: Pamela
Needless to say, the waves were as epic as the sunset.
Photo: Pamela
On day two the swell really rolled in and we were met with big, big waves!
After a long morning that extended well into the afternoon, Pamela and I finally made it to the coast just before sunset.
Upon Pamela's recommendation, we headed straight for Honolua Bay.
Honolua Bay satellite photo
The waves were spectacular and, since I was really lacking surf fitness, I was pretty nervous.
Not knowing the spot at all, and with surfers surfing the whole way up and down the point, I wasn't really sure where I'd surf. I was spoilt for choice.
Pamela and I looked and watched for way too long - with the sun going down we were really cutting into our own surfing time.
We got into our car and drove around to the surfers' car park. I got changed and paddled out. The surf was a bit intimidating for Pamela, so she stayed ashore and took these great snaps.
The standard of surfing was high, and I found it a little intimidating. Guys were pulling into big pits everywhere.
Despite the encroaching development (see background of photo), Honolua Bay does have somewhat of a natural feel about it.
Pamela took too many good shots to chose from. This short sequence reflects a lot of what went down that late afternoon.
Broken boards were unsurprisingly somewhat common that day. And the surfy chicks where also representing. Originating from the south coast of Australia, I'm not too used to seeing broken boards or girls in the water.
Needless to say, the waves were as epic as the sunset.
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