by Franck Gazzola | Aug 7, 2013 | Daily Updates
After a quick rain episode whilst we were all asleep, we’re in blue-mode again.
Waves ? Nah….not really. Later today, maybe. Tomorrow, I doubt it: strong Southerly on the menu. Friday, more likely. Training for the City2Surf is probably the best investment of your time this morning.
So I decided to focus on the Bondimobiles today, big and small. Engine powered and human powered. Two wheels and four. There are a few of those crazy-vintage-querky-iconic-soulful jewels around our small part of town. Those cars seem to be attracted by the Ocean too, braving the rust and the slowly damaging corrosion.
Problems with the cars: they would never buy a selfie…
Have a nice day !
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 6, 2013 | Daily Updates
It’s that time of year again. The streets are full of pounding feet as the runners amongst us try and find some last minute fitness in the dying days before the ‘City to Surf’ this Sunday.
Trucks were arriving before day break in Bondi, once again turning our beach front sands into some kind of tent city on steroids. Maybe steroids is a little harsh a word to use. I don’t even know if they drug test the winners for this huge event but I’m sure in this day and age, they would. All I really know is that if you plan on coming to Bondi next Sunday, you’d better leave the car at home.
As for surf news, there is none. It’s about as small as it gets today. If we are lucky, we may have a few more waves coming our way on the weekend. Until then, pound the pavement, hit the gym or pool if you need that exercise fix and just enjoy this magic winter weather we have been blessed with.
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 5, 2013 | Daily Updates
You can't ask for a better start to the working week today. The weather is amazing yet again. Although it was a little fresh getting changed into the wet wettie, all was forgotten once I hit the water. Not sure what the water temp is but it has to be around the 18 degree mark. Not bad when the outside temp is cooler than that.
So you have 2ft of left over East swell rolling in. What a great weekend of waves by the way! Bondi's sand banks are not the best and it was hard to find "the spot" this morning. I came up a few short images short so I've included a couple of nice ones from yesterdays sunrise.
There is a new little south swell due in on Wednesday…..
Have a cracker – Brad 😉
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 2, 2013 | Daily Updates
It's all happening down there. The East swell that was much anticipated is well and truly rockin it and is getting into Maroubra just nicely. It was and still is firing! So much so that I frothed out so hard and hit the water. Once with the camera and then for a well earned surf. I am paying the price for it now though. I'm knackered.
Hopefully you have been out there already and scored yourself a few tune up waves getting ready for the weekend. It's going to be on!
Might see you in the water this weekend! – Brad 😉
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 1, 2013 | Daily Updates
A friend of mine who rises sometimes at 4am, says he loves to go driving the empty streets in those early hours. He sometimes drives from his house in Bronte to Kings Cross to grab a coffee, because nowhere in Bondi is open to get a half decent cup of java at that hour.
On the other hand, driving back from Maroubra at 8am after a morning surf, or shoot, is a frustrating nightmare for me. Sometimes it takes half an hour just to get back to Bondi! I don’t know how those poor commuters do it twice a day. I’d be a basket case!
Today in brief; nice, warm (but was cold early) and there is surf! The next few days will be even better for waves, so make sure you don’t miss out.
Billy
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