by Franck Gazzola | May 8, 2013 | Daily Updates
There were plenty of smiles going down in the surf this morning, mostly from the surfers who were ripping up the clean face of the wave, while the other guy/guys with the frowns languished behind them in the spray and foam.
It’s always funny how the intense, frothing madness produced by good waves tends to reveal the animal inside us. That right hander at 3rd ramp is easily the best bank on Sydney’s Southside right now and obviously everyone knows about it.
Great surfing was going down by Ian ‘what bad knee?’ Wallace and the stylish smoothness of Pama Davies whose surfing has finally reached that level where it’s turning heads. Bondi’s next gen is look promising.
Get wet, it’s worth it!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | May 6, 2013 | Daily Updates
If there is one place in the World that over-promise's but will over-deliver as well, it's Namotu Island !
Before you get there, you know it's going to be great. Expectations are high. But once you're on the island, after a short flight from home, a quick bus drive and a fast boat across: you're in paradise. ''Paradise'' is not the right word, as it would not do it justice. It's way better than that ! From the inherent beauty of the place, the smiles of the hosts, the comfort of the facility, and the flexibility in allowing to do everything you want, or surf all the spots you want, this place is magic. You wish, you get. Simple.
Surfwise, it's been small (in the local standards), but a big swell is on its way for tomorrow and Wednesday. Cloudbreak is expected to be 10ft !! Stay tuned for (hopefully) quite spectacular waves. The real unknown at the moment is the wind. It could make these two days become great or average. I learned tonight that a few people are flying over just for the swell, from Hawaii or Oz'…so it better be good !
Back home it looks like you have waves, and good size ones. Too bad you guys have to wear a wetty ! 😉
Have a nice day !
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | May 6, 2013 | Daily Updates
There are some mad ones out there on this chilly Monday morning. Bondi is really consistent at a good sized 3 – 4ft and is grabbing most of the SE swell that is on offer. This means there is plenty of waves going around for everyone today. There was a great looking left just off 3rd ramp that occasionally turned on! The moral of this little story is to get out there. Your guaranteed to get a few today!
There will be waves for the rest of this week. Nothing mental but you will be getting wet! Take advantage while that water is warm.
Big French Franck is at Namotu in Fiji at the moment and it looks like Cloudbreak and Resturants might just be pumping so keep an eye out for his reports from one of the best places on earth!
Have a great day – Brad 😉
by Franck Gazzola | May 3, 2013 | Daily Updates
Ooh I've had a busy morning gang. I had my froth on heavily when I saw that it was semi pumping out at Bondi. So I hit the water with the lens and before I knew it was 9am. I had so much fun kicking around. Then it was a mad rush to get Big bad Franck Gazzola and his wife to the airport (Their both off to Namotu in Fiji for the week) Then a trip to our printer and framer – now here I am. You guys now have my full attention!
So if you haven't already. Get your butts out there because there is 3 – 4 ft of goodness happening right now. The wind is offshore and there are plenty of options to choose from. Bronte has a few and there are numerous banks to choose from at Bondi.
It was great to meet Grant and the boys from Onewave having their Friday morning board meeting. Give them a LIKE on FB – They are a non profit community of surfers taking on depression head on. Life is better when you surf!
You still have time to go in the big draw to WIN an Anchor Shapes SUP. Now these crafts look mighty fine and it's well worth your while entering the draw. You just never know your luck in a big city!
Have a cracker of a weekend! – Brad 😉
by Franck Gazzola | May 2, 2013 | Daily Updates
The southerly that blew in overnight has us back in the zone as far as temperatures go for this time of year. For the first time in a week I was feeling a little chilly, while I stood on the hill with my hoody pulled over my melon.
The swell is up. I was surprised to see it so solid with a few 5 footer’s peaking out middle Bondi. The wind is making it messy but if you’re like me, you would rather trade some cleanness for a little size and power. I hate groveling in a one foot shore break these days.
It looks like the waves will hang around for the weekend, which should please the 9-5er’s amongst us. With the morning wind conditions looking quite good, it should be a great weekend to surf.
WIN a FREE SUP with Anchor Shapes HERE, it's easy!
Billy
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