by Franck Gazzola | Apr 15, 2013 | Daily Updates
Warning notice: those pictures are deceptive!
The weather has already shifted…As I am typing, the clouds have already taken over. Get used to them, they’ll be sticking around for the next 5 days or so, together with the fresh Southerly. A massive shift when compared to yesterday: Summer in April! I hope you enjoyed it, soaking up the maximum amount of Vitamin D before Autumn really kicks in.
There are quite some waves to be surfed out there. Bondi has some, but the biggest ones are tending to close out. The smaller guys offer a bit of opened shoulders…but you’ll have to fit your way through with 5 other guys on each wave, regardless on how deep inside you take-off. Irritating… As I left to run to work, Tama was the pick (peak?) of the day at the time. Some good solid clean faced ones, with occasionally a left/right option…and a much much more civilized crowd.
This weekend, I brought you some shots of the Komunity Comp in Manly. Slater & co. were battling in one mushy foot of wave. Well look at what Kelly was up to, just the day before, in pumping Shipsterns, Tasmania. Unreal! Watch out for the wipeouts– you’ll probably feel for those guys…Just watching the video, I felt like I was drowning…
Take a look at Pure Blonde's latest online competition HERE and have a great day!
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 14, 2013 | Daily Updates
How about having some of the best all time surfers in one place ? Simon Anderson, Occy, Tom Carroll (N#1 Frother in the World !!), Owen Wright, Jesse Pollock, etc…and…the Kelly ''The King'' ''K11'' Slater.
Then, add a few of the Waratahs players. Stir with a bog dose of sun, sand, warm water. Add a big pinch of good vibes, smiles and generosity. Shake it, shake it: you'll get the best recipe for a great fund raising event !
Yesterday was the Komunity Project Comp, to raise awareness about suicide, especially targetting young(er) folks. A great initiative led by Komunity.
The only thing missing really was bigger waves. Still, what those guys can do in mushy onshore one footer is amazing. They're in a different league…
The even is now over, but you can still donate. Anything is welcome:
Acct name: SURFERS AGAINST SUICIDE
BSB: 012964
Acct #: 2668-08891
Swift: ANZBAU3M
It's a great cause…and tax deductible. Go for it !
Special thanks to Paul Munten for his support to Frothers to allow us to bring you some shots of that day.
There are really really nice waves out there on our beaches. The sun is shining like there's no tomorrow. Get the towel, the boards, and spend the day at the beach: you won't regret it !
Cheers,
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 12, 2013 | Daily Updates
Perfection – is the only way I can describe the weather in Sydney today. It's as good as it gets. Not a breath of wind, blue skies and 24 degrees in the water. Can't ask for much more than that. Except of course a few waves. Gee wouldn't that be a good combo. You might just have to settle for a swim instead. Coogee beach was looking pretty damn fine this morning that's for sure.
Get ready for a weekend at the beach because the outlook is shaping up to be nothing short of excellent. You may be leaving the board at home though. Take a book instead.
So you know Kelly Slater is in town right! His Kommunity project along with Occy, Owen Wright and the biggest frother of them all Tom Carroll will be teaming up with players from the Waratah's and local celebs to help raise money for the charity "Surfers against Suicide" The event is at Manly beach tomorrow and starts at 10am and will run through to 2pm. You can Donate here.
I'll be reporting from Bali next week. I need my Uluwatu fix for the year! – Brad 😉
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 11, 2013 | Daily Updates
My first morning update since we changed the clock and I must say, I prefer daylight saving time. Not so much because it’s an earlier start but more because I like the later finish. We are all different (thank God) and I’m sure many prefer conventional EST.
It’s going to be another stunner out there again today with temps in the high 20’s and blazing sunshine. You have to love this time of year, with days like these and summer water temps to match.
On the wave front we are still suffering dismally, with the ocean doing it’s best to mess with the heads of surfers who are becoming frustrated with a time of year that is usually renowned for pumping surf. You have to remain optimistic and keep chanting “IT’S COMING”!!!
Get wet and have a great day!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 10, 2013 | Daily Updates
This is my final report coming at you from the Playgrounds in the Mentawais.
What a trip! The boys have been frothing hard and surfing from sunrise to sunset. Derek Recio takes the prize of 'Ultimate Frother' for the most surfs and the most waves. Derek flying across the face, on his 5/6'' flying saucer fish, has become a common sight. The other kind of fish were less common. In fact, the only fish that made it on board was a flying fish that kooked its landing and touched down on our boat, (below edible size, sadly).
Our last surf of the trip was a super fun session at 4 Bobs, named after Robert De Castella who got four barrels here on his first wave. It's a rolling right that comes out of deep water and then bends down a shallow reef. The boys, Day 12, were tired but all surfing well as we head back for an overnight crossing to Padang.
A big thanks to all the crew at Sumatran Surfaris and our sturdy ship the Southern Cross. We've all had such an amazing trip and it was just what a bunch of Eastern Suburbs wave-starved frothers needed.
With the great help from TC Communications I am so stoked that I could keep you all up to date with our Boy's Froth Trip away to the Mentawai Islands, in Indonesia, via satellite.
See ya's all in the hood on Friday – What's the surf like anyway?
Cheers Brad 😉
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