some photos

Sorry readers, no time for chit chat - it's been a busy day.

I hope these keep you going in the mean time.

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Happy tunes and happy pits

This clip popped up on Facebook and I had to post it.

The clip is filmed in Mundaka, Spain.

Spain satellite photo

Mundaka satellite photo

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Talk about happy music accompanying happy surfing.


Mundaka: Inside the barrel from mitxel produkzioak on Vimeo.
Footage: Vimeo

Some pro-level pics and a pro-level reader

I found two lovely picks on line the same day I got access to a reader's photo - so I've decided to post them all.

This first photo captures the dream for many surfers, and reminds me of my happy days surfing in Mexico.

I don't know where it was taken, but who'd rather be anywhere else? An empty left, nicely overhead, clean, sunny, and with a flock of pelicans passing by...

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And this photo?! Well, I'm just speechless!

If somebody can tell me where this is, I'd be very much obliged...

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Today's reader photo comes from a Spanish friend of mine: Bosco.

Spain satellite photo

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I started teaching Bosco how to surf in 2012 and it seems he's come a long way.

Thanks for the photo mate, and I'm happy you're getting amongst it.

Good work Bosco!

Photo: Bosco

A truly romantic side of surfing

Alaska, a US state, would have to be one of the last destinations surfers ever think about. The place is more synonymous with snow than surf.

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Alaska satellite photo

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Anyway, the crazy cats in today's video like to go there to explore surf destinations!

I wasn't expecting too much when I pressed 'play' on this clip, but I was very, very, very pleasantly surprised.

These guys aren't pros, they're 'just' good. Yet their passion for the sport, nature and adventure is immensely attractive. I loved their ability to conquer cold, distance and the obstacles of the Alaskan landscape to find something new, unique and empty.

I thoroughly encourage those who love the romantic side of our great sport to watch this. I expect your heart will be warmed and you will want to see more...


Surf Alaska - video series teaser from Scott Dickerson on Vimeo.
Footage: Vimeo

Art and pop

I've got two surf videos for you today.

One is an arty, classy, thought-provoking video that's still a great view.

It's filmed in the United Kingdom and Ireland and mainly contains big, tow-in surfing. Sometimes you need to wait to get to the meat, but it's worth it.

United Kingdom and Ireland satellite photo

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SEA FEVER from Tim Davies on Vimeo.
Footage: Vimeo

This second clip, while seeming a bit 'poppish', still contains some surfing well worth a watch.

It looks like all of the footage comes from the southern part of the Australian state of Queensland.

Australia satellite photo

Queensland satellite photo

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I'm kind of jealous of the main character in this clip. I've got so few tubes in my surfing career that I still need to fully focus whenever I'm trying to make one. This bloke has made so many of them that he now often plays around when within.

Lucky chap.


THEMADHUEYS TEAM GOIN MAD from THEMADHUEYS on Vimeo.
Footage: Vimeo

More surf busses

Dear readers, this is not a commercial...

Source: cie.research.yale.edu/event_lecture/design-environment-and-life-cycle-assessment-important-aspects-mercedes-benz-business-

...It's just a story about some Mercs.

On the back of Monday's post, I received a link to some more classic (and classy) surf busses from the not-so-surf-renowned surf brand Mercedes-Benz.

Monday's post

Despite the car manufacturer not being synonymous with the kinds of wheels many surfers like to put themselves behind, they have made some classic wheels that would be a nifty for getting to the beach.

Cute baby blue.

Source: www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/01/curbside-classic-van-sunday-mercedes-benz-207d-and-other-vintage-mb-vans-and-campers/

Call me tight, or thrifty, but as fun as these wheels look, I can't help but cringe at the difficulty in finding spares and stumping up for a simple service when the time comes.

This one's maybe a little too precious for a salty coastline?

Source: www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/01/curbside-classic-van-sunday-mercedes-benz-207d-and-other-vintage-mb-vans-and-campers/

But, if you're more resourceful than me, and you're actually considering one, you may want to read more about these at the website I pulled them from.

More about Merc surf mobiles

Now you don't have to imagine what a Mercedes looks like with a surfboard on the roof.

Source: www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/01/curbside-classic-van-sunday-mercedes-benz-207d-and-other-vintage-mb-vans-and-campers/

And below I've attached a photo for those of you who, for whatever reason, don't give a rats about surf-mobiles and just want to see a sweet wave:

Source: www.hungrywalrus.com/2012/02/26/solo-moroccan-river-mouth-session/

Open ocean big

It's a wonderful shot this one:

A surfer, way out on the flats, bottom turning with purpose on his backhand. Add to that a wall ahead of him looking unpredictable and growing. The barrel behind bearing down on him while the sun innocently reflects off the water and shines through the lip.

What the heck am I writing?! I must be tired!

Good night.

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