How things have changed. The past half century has seen quite a significant shift in Bondi’s social dynamics. It's no longer the rundown, working class neighborhood of the 60’s & 70’s. In past decades pro surfers would rarely come to Bondi, preferring to head over the bridge to hang out and surf. But not any more. There are quite a few pros who now call Bondi their second home. Being close to the airport and always having some kind of surf to offer is a factor but the real reason? Bondi is now cool. It's party central these days – the place to be! It also has great cafes and pubs, chic wine bars and nice restaurants everywhere. The rich and famous have moved into The Di in droves and so have the beautiful women. So if you're young and you rip, it's exactly where you want to be. Beats a backwater caravan park on the Northern Beaches any day.
Damien Wills and Jerome Forrest are two such pros who have just arrived back in town from international surf zones. Yesterday they wasted no time at all in making the most of the little swell pulse that moved in to Bondi during the late afternoon. If anything, the visiting pros groom the skills of the local groms. Pushing the level of their surfing and keeping the Southside strong for future generations. Good surfing is also very entertaining to watch and as it progresses, it only gets better.
Today is two to three feet with onshore S-E winds. There are a few blue bottles still floating around. Bondi is your pick and probably will be over the weekend as the winds start swinging into the N-E. If you're after a last minute gift idea for Dad, check out our online store or come visit the gallery, it's open from 10am – 5pm all weekend.
Have a good one Dads. Grab a wave on Sunday and make it an even better one!
Cheers
Bill Morris
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