Frothers Update Tuesday 2nd April 2013

by | Apr 2, 2013 | Daily Updates

Good morning Frothers! Did you have a fun Easter long weekend?

We certainly did! They say Macaronis is one of the funnest waves in the world – And they're right! You surf better here than you ever have. But so do the pros. Exhibit A here is Jadson Andre, of Brazil, lighting it up as the sun goes down. Brad (The Big Man) Morgan and Aaron (Whippet) Buchan did us proud; ripping, despite having a few more birthdays under their belt than young Andre.

And, as with any good adventure, the fun ultimately comes down to the people you're with and your mode of transport. In both cases we've scored. Great mates and the Southern Cross, of Sumatran Surfariis, with its top notch crew delivering us perfect surf and plenty of good times already (we're not even 1 week in yet)!

I'll be back with you on Friday, via TC Communications satellite, for more tropical escapism. Hope you're scoring back home. Cheers, Brad

Frothers Update Monday 1st April 2013

by | Apr 1, 2013 | Daily Updates

G'day – all the way from the pumping waves of the Mentawai islands. I am away on a well earned break with 7 of my best mates. These days it's so hard to get together regularly so there's no better way to do it other than a surf trip right!

It's hot up here. There is no escape. Even the water temp up in these parts is on average at 28 degrees. Jumping in for a wave is by no means refreshing. We booked our trip with SUMATRAN SURFARIS and The Southern Cross is our floating home for the next 12 nights. Part bucks trip, part reunion and all parts a surf trip. 8 Froth Monsters united, albeit briefly for an adventure. Day 1 HT's delivered. Both barrels and beatings for two days straight in the 3 – 6 ft range. The razor sharp magnet that is the surgeon's table scratched a few arms, asses and egos. Ouch!

We will be heading south tonight hopefully in search of a few waves at Macaroni's. A wave I've never surfed but hoping to tick off the list on this trip.

Thanks to the great team at TC Communications for helping me get this update off the ground here on the boat in the remote Mentawai Islands and all the way home via satellite.

Hope your getting waves back home! – Brad