Monday, 30 September 2013

Egg & bean breakfast burrito

Today's recipe has been waiting in the wings for a long time. I've finally pulled my finger out and am posting it today.

It's a very tasty and very filling pre or post surfing recipe that I first tasted when my girlfriend prepared it for me in late 2012. This breakfast burrito will particularly satisfy those who have a liking for something filling yet light.

Thank you for introducing it to me Pam, and thanks for today's demonstration.

Bean up!
Photo: Pamela


Egg and bean breakfast burrito

Ingredients
Dob of butter (or olive oil if desperate (or lame))
1/2 of a finely chopped shallot
1 finely chopped clove of garlic
5 large eggs
1 hand full of shredded cheese
2 wraps or tortillas of your own choice (spinach wraps are used in this example)
1/2 can of traditional Mexican refried beans (or whole black beans will do if you're desperate)
Salt and pepper to taste.

Egg up!
Photo: Pamela

Method

1. Melt butter in frying pan on medium to low heat and start to caramelise shallots.

2. Add the garlic, but be careful not to burn it.

3. In the mean time, whisk the eggs in a separate bowl to make them light and fluffy before pouring them into the pan. Otherwise, just crack the eggs into the pan.

Fold up!
Photo: Pamela

4. Turn the heat up to medium when the eggs go in.

5. Scramble the eggs, shallot and garlic.

6. Once the eggs are cooked, push them to the side of the pan and pour the beans onto the other side. Make sure the two don't mix.

Eat up!
Photo: Pamela

7. Once the beans are heated ('refried beans' are already cooked by definition), remove them along with the eggs from the pan.

8. Wipe the pan clean, and heat up one wrap/tortilla in the pan at a time.

9. Put the bean at the bottom of the wrap, then put the scrambled eggs and cheese on top. Seal the meal by folding the warp/tortilla up.

10. Can be eaten with sour cream and salsa.

Serves 2

Surf up!
Source: www.facebook.com/ASP

Sunday, 29 September 2013

This is not an advertisement

No, This is not an advertisement, this is simply me posting a YouTube clip by Rip Curl of some (Rip Curl sponsored) surfers ripping it up.

I'll let you decide on your own if you want to buy some Rip Curl gear.

Rip Curl home page

Regardless of what you may or may not choose to buy, I hope you enjoy this little clip.

Footage: YouTube

Saturday, 28 September 2013

Plappy and not-so-plappy

Today I've just finished surfing with my neighbour Kostya.

We had a blast exploring the Pacific Coast Highway, or PCH for short, and checking out some new beaches.

We found one at the eastern end of Ventura County, California, USA.

USA satellite photo

California satellite photo

Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) satellite photo

Eastern Ventura County satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=cl

Anyway, we had a fantastic morning of surfing. We did some exploring (we're both relatively new to surfing in this area) and we got some pretty uncrowded waves - by Californian standards.

We had our part of the beach all to ourselves when we were out...
Photo: Willy

Even though it was only half a foot to maybe one foot, with the sun, clear water, sand bottom, clean waves and fun shapes, we had a stack of fun!

An annoying little ding.
Photo: Willy

But, as often happens in inconsequential surf, for some unknown reason, I copped my board nicely in my shin - leaving broken glass on the top and bottom of my rail. I don't know why this never happens when the surf is big and heavy...

Yes, I am a sissy: I did want to put a band-aid on my battle wound.
Photo: Willy

Eastern summer bliss

Sorry folks - 'Twas a busy day at the office yesterday, so this poppin' little photo is all I could muster up for you.

Hope you're paddling into some filthy ones this weekend!

Source: www.facebook.com/Surfline

Friday, 27 September 2013

Australia's surfing neighbour

Spend enough time looking around, and asking the right surfers the right questions, and you'll learn that New Zealand is probably a surfing hidden treasure.

New Zealand satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=ml

Today's clip, lifted from Vimeo, only touches the tip of the iceberg of what I've heard New Zealand has to offer.

It seems like Australia isn't the only country on the Tasman Sea that can produce sweet waves.

Tasman Sea satellite photo


Two Coasts from Luke Cederman on Vimeo.
Footage: Vimeo

Thursday, 26 September 2013

Banzai Pipeline

I woke up this morning and, since I've organised to go for a mid-morning surf with a friend today, had waves instantly on my mind.

Even though I'm a long way away, I started thinking of Hawaii, USA's Banzai Pipeline.

Hawaii satellite photo

Banzai Pipeline satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=ol

So, that being the case, I've decided to post a few photos and some history of this world renowned surf spot for the heck of it...

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banzai_Pipeline

If you're interested in the origin of the name 'Banzai Pipeline', I have a segment of text for you lifted from Wikipedia that is quite interesting:
The location's compound name combines the name of the surf break (Pipeline) with the name of the beach fronting it (Banzai Beach). It got its name in December 1961, when surfing movie producer Bruce Brown was driving the North Shore with California surfers Phil Edwards and Mike Diffenderfer. Brown stopped at the then-unnamed site to film Edwards catching several waves. At the time, there was a construction project on an underground pipeline on adjacent Kamehameha Highway, and Diffenderfer made the suggestion to name the break "Pipeline". The name was first used in Brown's movie Surfing Hollow Days.
Source: www.news.saltwater-dreaming.com/modules/xcgal/displayimage.php?pid=397

While at 6'7", highly inflexible and lacking agility, I'm unlikely to ever be able to surf this wave, it is still a wave I really appreciate none the less.

Even with the now semi-recent discovery to Teahupoo, in Tahiti, I still think the Banzai Pipeline is one of the world's most classic waves.

Tahiti satellite photo

Teahupoo satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=ml

Plus, even though it's just an image thing, there's also something about Hawaii being the spiritual home of surfing that adds to Pipeline's specialness...

Source: surfbang.com/photography/2012/03/surfing-magazine-april-surf-wallpaper.html

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Fast and furious

Today's photo - coming from South America's surfing powerhouse Brazil, should appeal to any goofy footer - or natural footer with a solid pig-dog.

Brazil satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=ml

Sporting: beautiful scenery; an empty lineup; a seeming sand bottom; a long wall; a hollow pit; and bright sunshine, this is the kind of wave that makes you trip over your wetsuit as you hoot uncontrollably rushing to get it on.

It's the kind of wave that causes you to forget to lock your car. It makes you forget to wax up and zip up your wetsuit.

It's the kind of wave where one good wave is enough to help you get through until your next epic surf.

Hoot!
Source: http://www.wannasurf.com

Tuesday, 24 September 2013

A friendly reminder: It's competition time

A friendly reminder to all 'Cuttie in your face' readers that want to enter the latest competition to win an FCS ratchet tool.

FCS ratchet tool link

All you need to do to be eligible to win is be, or become, a 'Cuttie in your face' follower by the due date.

This multi-purpose tool will satisfy more than just your surfing needs.
Photo: Willy

The rules for this competition are as follows:
- This competition is exclusively for 'Cuttie in your face' Followers.
- To be eligible, you must already be a Follower of 'Cuttie in your face' by the time the competition closes.
- This competition closes at midday on Tuesday 15 October, Santa Monica, California, USA time.
- To become a 'Cuttie in your face' Follower is easy: simply go to the white text box at the top right hand corner of the page titled 'FOLLOWERS' and click on 'Join this site' (see the image of the 'Cuttie in your face' screen immediately below). Then follow the easy prompts and - presto!
- To decide the winner, the names of all Followers of 'Cuttie in your face' will be put into a hat. One name will be randomly picked out. That name will be the winner of the FCS ratchet tool.
- Entries/Followers from around the globe are welcome and encouraged.
- To be eligible, the winner must also be prepared to provide me with their postage details when I contact them to send the prize.


The top right white box titled 'FOLLOWERS' is where you find the button 'Join this site'. Clicking on this button and following the prompts is how you become a Follower and automatically enter my competition.
Photo: Willy

If you still need to be convinced as to why you want/need the FCS ratchet tool, I encourage you to watch the YouTube clip below:

Source: YouTube

On another topic, today's photo is more tropical, lush and idyllic paradise. As idyllic as it may look, I get the feeling from looking closely at the breaking wave in the background, that it would wear you pretty quickly if you didn't give it the respect it deserves. It's a bit of a sucky, heavy looking beast.

Source: www.atolltravel.com/destinations/samoa/samoa-surf

Monday, 23 September 2013

A magazine with soul

Almost a year ago, I was given a great birthday present in a subscription to 'The Surfer's Journal'.

Source: www.magnation.com/The-Surfers-Journal-magazine-subscription-3342.php

The Surfer's Journal is a high quality surf magazine crafted in the southern Californian town of San Clemente, USA.

USA satellite photo

California satellite photo

San Clemente satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=cl


The Surfer's Journal headquarters satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=ml


The Surfer's Journal headquarters street view

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=ml

This publication is indeed 'crafted'. There's nothing pop about it with articles of substance on all facets of the sport - what's 'cool' today seems of little consequence. The pictures are all particularly stunning and there is an air of perfectionism in the quality of the writing, images, layout and even the stock used on which they print the magazine.

An example of the stunning images contained within the pages of The Surfer's Journal.
Source: www.pioneersboardshop.com/news/surf/the-surfers-journal-21-4-2/

So much of mainstream surfing's focus today seems to be fashion, equipment, winning and image. If you're a little like me, or at least how I see myself, and are not obsessed about that kind of stuff, this could be the mag for you. If you're more interested in reading about what gives you that special feeling in the pit of your stomach, or who's contributed to the history of attaining that feeling (innovative thinkers, explorers, leaders, etc), I highly recommend this beautiful publication.

This magazine will show you surfing from many new perspectives.
Source: sweetwateroceans.com/the-surfers-journal-fresh-water-find/

If you're interested in finding out more information about this publication, or if you want to dive right in and subscribe, check out The Surfer's Journal at the following link:

Link to The Surfer's Journal

If you appreciate this kind of thing, each photo within the publication has an element of art to it.
Souce: www.facebook.com/surfersjournal

Or, if you want to dabble and simply become Facebook friends with the publication, follow the link below:

Link to The Surfer's Journal Facebook page

Sunday, 22 September 2013

Moments

Waves happen in a split second. They take hours to form, but milliseconds to disappear.

This millisecond can be split into further milli-milliseconds, and each of these if captured, contain unique special moments that will exist once, and once only.

Here's one that someone was smart enough to catch.

Source: plus.google.com/u/0/111631245734319873008/posts

Saturday, 21 September 2013

Finless silk

I'm a big sucker for good finless surfing.

While I must admit that much of the time I find finless surfers' squat style a bit awkward to watch, there is no doubt they cut some seriously smooth lines across the face of a wave.

I'd love to see finless board development get to a stage where finless surfers can hold a decent rail on the face of a steep and hollow wave. I think it would be at that point that this form of surfing will really take off.


Rabbitsfoot + Ryan Burch Section - Almost Cut My Hair from Ryan Lovelace on Vimeo.
Footage: Vimeo

Friday, 20 September 2013

Where, oh where?

Having moved from Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles, USA less than a month ago, my mind is still reeling at the new surf opportunities that I am now exposed to.

Australia satellite photo

Melbourne satellite photo

USA satellite photo

Los Angeles satellite photo

I'm, maybe greedily, very keen actually to use this opportunity to explore the now much closer west coast of Canada - the state of British Columbia.

British Columbia satellite photo

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Source: https://maps.google.com/maps

To me, that's a coastline that oozes potential.

This photo below, while I'm not sure it's even Canada, makes me dream of it anyway.

Plus, call me sneaky, but I'm also assuming the cold Canadian water will also keep the crowds to a minimal.

Are the pine trees on the point a hint of any sort?
Source: Surfing Life Magazine

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Anticipation

This wave is still moments from breaking. Yet there is enough in this image for the keen surfer to anticipate the potential joy it holds within.

A beefy looking wedge getting ready to unload and reel right down the line...

Source: www.wannasurf.com

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

On the nose... but not in a smelly kind of way.

A friend of mine shared today's clip on Facebook.

It's of a chick who's having a blast on a longboard. Yes, she knows how to surf with style and grace, but that's not what caught my eye. What caught my eye was the overwhelming sense of fun she looks to be having in the water.

I guess it's that feeling of fun she exudes that perfectly describes to me why many of us surf.

So please, sit down, smile and enjoy the fun this lady of the sea is having...


Kassia Meador / The Heart & The Sea from Nathan Oldfield on Vimeo.
Footage: Vimeo

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Surfing with Kelly

Many of us would like to surf like Kelly Slater. But all of us can't. I'm sure though, many of us are curious as to how surfing a wave really looks like from his perspective.

Today's clip, of Kelly from his own lofty perspective, will help us experience that.

It's filmed at Lower Trestles in California, USA.

USA satellite photo

California satellite photo

Lower Trestles satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=ll

I find his creativity, options and bag of tricks inspirational. Watching the wave, the sections that I would ordinarily try to gun through/past, or simply just 'make', Kelly uses them as opportunities to bash, float or turn.

You can't help but appreciate this:


Footage: www.facebook.com/SurfingLifeMagazine

So, if you were impressed by this clip sufficiently enough, you may want to even 'friend' Kelly on Facebook. He's just a click away on the below link:

Link to Kelly Slater's official Facebook page

Monday, 16 September 2013

Learning how Patagonia views the world of corporate social responsibility

Source: inafutureage.wordpress.com/2010/10/21/patagonia-aligning-values-and-workforce/

Patagonia, as regular readers of 'Cuttie in your face' may know, is a brand that is relatively new to me. Despite this, Patagonia has quickly become a brand I am increasingly loyal to.

Link to Patagonia home page

Patagonia is headquartered in the city of Ventura in southern California, USA.

USA satellite photo

California satellite photo

Ventura satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=cl


Patagonia headquarters satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=ml


Patagonia headquarters street view

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One of the reasons for my loyalty is the extremely high quality of its products, its generous warranty terms and, importantly, the company's very genuine attempts at minimising its impact on the environment. When Patagonia talks about 'its impact', this includes the effects of their actions both up and down the supply chain.

Not so long ago, my kick-arse girlfriend gave me one of their books titled: 'The Responsible Company: What we've Learned from Patagonia's first 40 Years'.

This book has made great bedside reading...
Photo: Willy

This book, while a somewhat heavy read, is written in a unique, refreshing and straight-shooting style. What made an immediate impression on me was the Authors' (one of which is one of the founding owners of Patagonia) humility when talking about Patagonia's environmental initiatives and achievements. They stress that Patagonia, and the rest of the world, is only really at the tip of the iceberg when it comes to making real progress towards looking after the planet - a planet that is our collective home.

This book not only gives many disappointing examples of how we as individuals and societies are rapidly destroying planet earth, it also gives many examples of hope - of ways we can all make a difference. The authors accurately state that this process starts with a change in our own personal mentalities and values. As a useful aid, the end of the book has an extensive appendix for individuals and businesses to refer to and use at their discretion - should they wish to be a part of this green revolution.

I highly recommend this book to anybody who cares where and how they spend their consumer dollars - be you as surfer or be you not. I also recommend this book to anybody who is interested in corporate social responsibility - especially from an environmental and humanitarian perspective. If you are somebody, be it the CEO or the floor sweeper, who wants to start positive, environmentally responsible change within your organisation of employment, I encourage you to read this too.

'The Responsible Company: What we've Learned from Patagonia's first 40 Years' can be purchased on Amazon through the link below:

Patagonia's book available here on Amazon.com

I strongly believe we can all make a difference!

Sunday, 15 September 2013

Absolutely stunningly put together clip of an absolutely stunning spot!

South west African country Namibia has been getting a lot of positive press lately with the discovery of a world-class, perfect, left hand sandy point.

Namibia satellite photo

Namibia's northern brother, Angola, is not to be ignored as a surf destination though.

Angola satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=ml

The YouTube clip below has been splashed all over surfing social media over the last week or so with the discovery of this just-as-perfect left hand point.

Hmmm... So many waves out there that get us frothing...

Footage: YouTube

Saturday, 14 September 2013

Beach break bliss

I think ever surfer really needs to watch this clip!!

The water looks warm, the paddle looks short (by any standards), and the waves are hollow and peaky. Sure this bloke knows how to ride a board both ways, but that doesn't mean the ordinary punter like you and I can't have fun trying to emulate him.


Footage: www.facebook.com/SurfingLifeMagazine

Friday, 13 September 2013

Time for another competition

'Cuttie in your face' is holding another competition.

The winner will receive FCS' multipurpose ratchet tool.

FCS ratchet tool link

I've had a good look at, and play with, one of these and they are indeed quite nifty.

If nobody wins this FCS ratchet tool, I'll be happy to add it to my own surf kit!
Photo: Willy

I know the FCS ratchet tool is much bulkier than a traditional FCS key, but I suspect it has the potential of being a handy piece of equipment - should you find yourself in a number of other technical emergencies...

Footage: YouTube

To enter, the requirements of this competition are very easy:
- This competition is exclusively for 'Cuttie in your face' Followers.
- To be eligible, you must already be a Follower of 'Cuttie in your face' by the time the competition closes.
- This competition closes at midday on Tuesday 15 October, Santa Monica, California, USA time.
- To become a 'Cuttie in your face' Follower is easy: simply go to the white text box at the top right hand corner of the page titled 'FOLLOWERS' and click on 'Join this site' (see the image of the 'Cuttie in your face' screen immediately below). Then follow the easy prompts and - presto!
- To decide the winner, the names of all Followers of 'Cuttie in your face' will be put into a hat. One will be randomly picked out and that will be the winner of the FCS ratchet tool.
- Entries from around the globe are welcome and encouraged.
- To be eligible, the winner must also be prepared to provide me with their postage details when I contact them to send the prize.

Just click on 'Join this site' in the white box titled 'FOLLOWERS'. This box is the white box at the most upper right corner of the page.
Photo: Willy

No 'Cuttie in your face' blog post is complete without some surfing indulgence. With palm trees all the way to the water's edge, I get the feeling this spot below doesn't get big swell too often.

Idyllic surfing.
Source: www.wannasurf.com/spot/Asia/Sri_Lanka

Thursday, 12 September 2013

Early lesson

This morning I went for a pre work, or should I say 'pre unemployment', surf with my neighbour Kostya 'The Menace'.

It was my first Malibu Point experience. For those that don't know, Malibu is in California, USA.

USA satellite photo

California satellite photo

Malibu beach/point satellite photo

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Source: maps.google.com/maps?hl=en-GB&tab=ml

It was a beautiful dawn with half a foot of swell.

Looking east over part of the famous Malibu Pier.
Photo: Willy

Even so, Malibu was peeling perfectly. The crowds however, were nuts. I'm not used to fifty guys out in half a foot of swell I guess...

Perfect, long rights were on hand all morning long.
Photo: Willy

With half a foot of swell and fifty guys and girls out, I considered myself lucky to get four waves to myself in the forty five minutes I had in the water. It was a surreal surfing experience: Waves peeling through with four, five and maybe six surfers on them.

Whenever a wave came through, you'd get a healthy number of people paddling for it. I don't know how better to explain the view of all the surfers I'd see paddling towards me for any given wave, than to show you the below clip from YouTube as a demonstration:


Footage: YouTube

Learning about your editor

I was strolling on line, as usual, and found this photo.

I thought it was worthy sharing it with you for one reason: I thought, for those of you who want to know what kind of surfer I am, this photo describes perfectly why I surf.

I relate to this photo because I consider myself to be a surfer with somewhat modest surfing dreams. I know this wave isn't big, it's not hollow, and the water isn't exactly crystal clear. None the less, I see nothing but fun times to be had when I look at this image.

I would be perfectly happy surfing this spot - there wouldn't be anything else I would wish for if I could have that moment. Maybe I'd wish for a few of my buddies to be out there with me...

If you have a photo, clip, or piece of writing that perfectly describes you as a surfer, please feel free to email it to me at: l.gorajek@gmail.com. I'd love to share it on this blog.

Source: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotos-g189113-Armacao_de_Pera_Faro_District_Algarve.html

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Thinking of Australia

Sitting here in the US, while I settle into my new home, I'm thinking back to surfing in Australia - where there seems to always be something firing somewhere.

Australia satellite photo

In Queensland, Australia, in the suburb of Coolangatta, there's a very famous sandy right hand point break.

Queensland satellite photo

Coolangatta satellite photo

I've only ever surfed it once, and it was tiny, but I still dream about getting it good.

Today's Vimeo clip shows just how much fun there is to be had there.


24 Hours on the Gold Coast from BottleSurf on Vimeo.
Source: Vimeo

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

The yellow bullet

It seems like it's been ages since I've posted a video on 'Cuttie in your face'.

So, I'm friends with a number of surf brands, sites and companies on Facebook. This 'friendship' allows me access to many interesting posts - including today's vid.

It's a tow in surfing clip that makes you just want to fix foot straps to your board, buy a jet-ski, and tie a rope to it:

Stunning towing

Monday, 9 September 2013

The romance of surfing

As any soulful surfer will know, surfing provides many personal, deep and beautiful moments.

These moments can be feelings or experiences. The feelings can run the gamut of positive to negative, strong to weak, and everything in between. Experiences can be anything to do with any/either of our five senses.

Here's one for the eyes:

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Surfline

Sunday, 8 September 2013

A bad day at the office

Today's photo comes courtesy of professional surfing photographer Clark Little.

Being professionally involved in surfing has many perks - such as surfing during work hours. The negatives seem to be getting munched on sandy little dredgers...

Source: www.facebook.com/clark.little

Saturday, 7 September 2013

Away in South Oz - Part 2

Today is the second, and last, instalment of mine and Pamela's surf trip to South Australia, Australia's Yorke Peninsula.

South Australia satellite photo

Yorke Peninsula satellite photo

Photo: Pamela

Richards, the name of the break we surfed, has a bit of everything: There are walls for (trying) some fun turns, and hollow bits if you want to get under the shade of a wave's lip.

Photo: Pamela

Even though the wave is kind of fun and easy, I still managed to wipe out regularly enough.

Photo: Pamela

In between the wipe outs, I managed to find myself in the pocket on the odd wave.

Photo: Pamela

Needless to say, it was a great trip. I'm hoping to get back there as soon as possible...

Photo: Pamela

Friday, 6 September 2013

Away in South Oz - Part 1

This is one very belated 'Cuttie in Your Face' post! Hope you're cool with it...

In February this year (2013), it was summer in South Australia, Australia.

South Australia satellite photo

My girlfriend Pamela and I went on a surf trip to South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.

Yorke Peninsula satellite photo

Photo: Willy

We were met with small swell. Unfortunately, this meant many spots in that area weren't working as a result. Luckily for us, the Yorke Peninsula (or 'Yorkes') has breaks that work on all sorts of varying swell sizes.

Photo: Pamela

This small swell, which lasted the duration of our week-long trip, meant we surfed a spot called 'Richards' for the entire week.

Photo: Pamela

I wasn't complaining. I absolutely love surfing Richards! It's a fun wave that is nothing but relaxing play time.

Photo: Pamela

Pamela had a great time surfing and surfed really well on her backhand. When she'd had enough, she was kind enough to take some photos of me.

Thanks Pam!

Photo: Pamela

Thursday, 5 September 2013

Thick, thick shorey

When this photo popped up in my Google+ account I initially thought it was a photo of Shipsterns Bluff in Tasmania, Australia or something.

Tasmania satellite photo

But, after that initial split second look, I noticed it was a beach beak - probably a closing out one.

This is one mega commitment beast!!

Source: plus.google.com/u/0/

Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Courage

If you ever doubt whether or not you should keep paddling for a wave, whether or not the wipe out will be bad, then think of this guy.

He lived to tell the story - and so will you... (probably)

I know what you're thinking: 'Willy, do you take your own advice?' The answer is not always. Hence this post is as much for me as it is for you.

Source: www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/the_year_2008_in_photographs_p.html

Monday, 2 September 2013

The dream continues

Following yesterday's post, I've continued to keep dreaming... and I've found this.

This is an unidentified surf spot somewhere on the West African coast.

Africa satellite photo

With one guy on the wave, there's not another soul in sight...


Source: www.wannasurf.com/spot/Africa/South_Africa/West_Coast/Pastures/photo/index.html?wdaction=lib.WDPagePhoto.show&page=5

Sunday, 1 September 2013

Dream

I don't know if set-ups get any more textbook than this: A hollow wave; an easy wade and paddle out; and empty.

Feel free to froth all over the place...

Source: www.surfersvillage.com/surfing-news/58757#.UiFEl-DR3zI