by Franck Gazzola | Aug 20, 2013 | Daily Updates
Considering it was sunny, I was quite surprised by the lack in numbers out surfing this morning. The WSW wind was a little brutal, especially on the head and hands but there were some waves to ride and the few who made the effort were getting plenty.
In pro surfing news, Aussie lad Adrian ‘Ace’ Buchan kicked Kelly Slater’s butt in the final of The Billabong Pro Tahiti yesterday. It was a great win for the NSW Central Coaster and boots him straight into the top 10 going into the back end of the ASP pro tour season.
Ace is an absolute gentleman and standing on the boat, still wet, during his post victory interview he talked of how good it was defeating Slater and how worried he was, that he thought he may not have done enough to stop the world’s greatest surfer from catching his lead, during their epic half hour battle. But the gold for me was where he talked of his love for the Tahitian family he stays with in Teahupoo every year and how he his giving his trophy to them as a thank you for treating him like their own over the years. Very moving stuff, from one of the pro tour’s exceptional human beings!
On the home front, it should be picking up out there later, so pull on some rubber, get those paddle arms on and do something!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 19, 2013 | Daily Updates
The run of good weather just keeps on keeping on. It's been great huh! What a fantastic weekend. I saw a lot of people in shorts and thongs yesterday – Even a few bikinis!
This morning is shaping up much the same way, lacking only a few waves. Yep there isn't much out there at all. It is dead flat. Winds will freshen from the west later which will wipe out any chance of wave riding today but on the other side of the coin it looks to be the start of a little system that should bring us some joy in the way of south swell towards the end of the week.
Local shaper Andrew Harris from AH Surfboards took part in the annual Waves Mag Board test. Young ripper Kai Hing took one of AH's "Frother" models for a test run. Check out the review HERE
Have a good one – Brad 😉
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 16, 2013 | Daily Updates
I was expecting a little bit more than what was on offer this morning. The swell kicked up yesterday and gave me hope that it was going to be on like donkey kong. It wasn't to be. Instead it was pretty much just close out city. I'm sure I could sense a little bit of frustration out there in the line up especially with the hundred or so surfers out there!
Today's portrait is of Ross Messiter – He's been my physio since my school rugby days. He is just on O'Sullivan Rd in Rose Bay and if you want to know more about his practice or just after some good old advice on injuries – Check him and his team out… East Sports Physio
Enjoy your weekend. Don't think we will be surfing that much! – Brad 😉
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 15, 2013 | Daily Updates
It's been tough walking through the Northern Territories with a big backpack and all the camera gear by 37 degrees throughout the Kakadu National Park…
It's just a matter of avoiding snakes, crocs, spiders, dehydration and all the nasty surprises that the wild wild North has to offer.
…Just kiddin' about the walking part (the 4WD does most of the work), but not for the rest !
It's probably the longest and furthest I have been away from the Ocean for a while. Great for a change, but I must say I am craving for a surf in this heat !
Now, direction Arnhemland, and the very North of the Continent.
Back home, it seems like a big swell is on the way for today. Let's hope so.
Have fun today !
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 14, 2013 | Daily Updates
Another glorious morning out there again and after rushing for the sunrise, which looked really promising, it kind of fizzed out! If they were amazing every day, they wouldn’t be as appreciated.
I’m not sure what’s happening with the surf. After a little jump yesterday, it’s back to minuscule. Tomorrow looks like it could be 6 foot but the internet has been so unreliable lately, it’s just a matter of getting up to see for yourself.
One thing is for sure, tomorrow won’t be as warm and calm as today, so make the most of it.
Billy
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