by Franck Gazzola | Oct 10, 2012 | Daily Updates
The weather has settled and it's all back to normal down at the beach. The sun is doing its best to brighten our day. Wind ain't too bad either. NW and grooming the 3 ft leftover SSE swell just nicely. Bondi has a few waves but the banks are being a little bit weirdo. There is a left in the corner every now and then but mostly wonky tonk. High tide might be the way to go.
Jose Marquina (pictured) is one of our best local bodyboarders. We go way back and use to catch the school bus together when we were groms. He's riding a glass board these days and having a ball. Click HERE to see what he can do on an esky lid. Simply amazing!
There is another screening of "Storm Surfers 3D" at Event Cinema at Bondi Junction this Friday night. Starts at 7pm. Book tickets online HERE
Enjoy the day – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Oct 9, 2012 | Daily Updates
The internet lies! Before I went to bed last night this mornings forecast was saying 1.5m at 11 sec with very light WSW winds. In other words it was looking quite good. The reality was a terribly junky onshore ocean which was offering nothing really worthy, except a chance to hang out with this season's first batch of bluebottles!
I spent the early hours mostly cowering in the lifeguard room at Bronte, as mini rain squalls blew across an empty beach.
Rob Bruns turned up with his band of 'before school surfing' groms, otherwise it would have remained an empty lineup.
Tim Bonython's 'Immersion' movie went down big at the Rat House the other night, where one very lucky lady walked away with the Frothers Gallery major prize – a huge acrylic mounted image ready to hang on her wall and she looked pretty happy about it.
If you haven't seen 'Immersion, The Movie', it's on again at the Randwick Ritz this Sunday afternoon at 4:15. Get tickets HERE.
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Oct 8, 2012 | Daily Updates
Welcome to yet another Monday. I have found myself on the northside today so I thought why not call into Manly for the early and see what was going down. It's a different world over here compared to the eastside today. My guess is that it still probably looks like a dog's breakfast back at Bondi. Over here I am enjoying the sun and the sheltered water as I sip on my latte writing this report from a park bench on the beach.
By no means is it pumping over here but it is shoulder high and the occasional one will stand up and give you a good ride. If you can't get over here hold out for the afternoon session as the swell is on the decrease and wind should ease making the eastside a little bit more manageable.
Enjoy your day – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Oct 5, 2012 | Daily Updates
I am a little behind schedule today. I stayed in the water with the camera a little longer than I should have this morning. Can you blame me? On days like these I tend to slow the pace down and soak it all in, grab a coffee, have a chat and just really enjoy the sunshine. Before you know it time gets the better of you.
Hopefully it was worth the wait for you guys. I lurked under the waves for a good hour and a half this morning at Bondi trying to capture something special for your Friday feast of images. There is a really fun knee/waist high right reeler in the south corner and as the images suggest, the water is just spectacular!
Now you have to visit the Quicksilver Pro in France today. You just have to. French Franck Gazzola will kill me if I don't include the link!
I heard last nights surf movie "Immersion" by Tim Bonython was a great night. Hope you scored a Frothers Trucker Hat. Now your cool bro's!
Enjoy the weekend – There will be plenty of swell!
Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Oct 4, 2012 | Daily Updates
Glorious is the word for today. It was a totally clear sky at sunrise with hardly a breath of wind. The real bonus is for the surfers, as the swell is up a little on yesterday.
Maroubra has a few nice peaks as the direction is little more east. Bondi is also offering a decent surf option as the tide fills in.
Don’t forget, the re-edit of Tim Bonython’s incredible surf movie ‘Immersion’ is playing tonight at North Bondi RSL. Tickets are $25 at the door or save yourself $5 and book online HERE.
Frothers will be giving away a prize to some lucky person tonight – A large acrylic mounted surfing image, ready to hang on your wall. So be there for your chance to win!
Have a great day!
Billy
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