by Franck Gazzola | Apr 17, 2012 | Daily Updates
Well I am glad to be in Bali today. I just saw the weather report for Sydney on the BBC World News. It looks like a wet one and crappy surf is in store for you all this morning. It looks like you should have waves tomorrow and Thursday. Until then hopefully a few of my images cheer you up – only if it is for a quick minute.
I've been based at Canggu over the last few days and the waves have been so much fun. I've been up well before sunrise every morning surfing the right trying to get a couple in the darkness before the crowds hit it. Then in the late afternoon I've been out there with the camera taking full advantage of the vibrant colors of the setting sky.
Today I've got a busy one ahead. We are taking a catamaran over to Nusa Lembongan for the day. I'm looking forward to getting a wave at shipwrecks and some clear water snorkelling.
A big happy b'day to my lovely Christie today!
From Bali – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 16, 2012 | Daily Updates
Another start to the new working week and I have a touch of Monday-itis today. Last Friday’s euphoric state has waned a little inside of me. It’s not that I have a 9 to 5 time-slot to make , it’s just that there are no waves anymore. It’s like a lake out there right now!! Oh well, it’s back to the pool for some swimming training I guess. Surfing is such a great excuse to let your exercise routine slip a little… Or a lot!
Not much colour in the sky early this morning, until the sun started to filter through the clouds about 7am. There were just a few log riders and 3 grommets sharing the tiny, dribbling peak off 2nd ramp at Bondi. The water has also dropped a degree or two in temp, which made me wish I had thrown the full suit on instead of my thin 2mm spring suit. It was still nice to get wet before breakfast though.
So the Boys from the Tower have done it again! Last night, for the 5th year in a row, Bondi Rescue picked up the Logie for Most Popular Factual Program once more. The program, originally created and produced by local identity Ben Davies, has gone from strength to strength around the globe. Well done boys. You do a great job down at Bondi and totally deserve that No.1 spot. To check out the boys on stage, click HERE.
We have another stylin SILathletic product to give away today! To go in the running is simple. The MOD classic boardshort comes in all even and odd sizes from 30 – 38. So for all you 35s out there you'll finally find the perfect fit! If you can tell us something about the boardshort model's tats on the SILathletic page you'll go in the running, click HERE.
Have a great week. Brad will be back with some Bali action for you the next few days. I’ll be back on Thursday for more on the local scene. Pray for waves!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 13, 2012 | Daily Updates
Do you ever have those days where you wake up and the world seems like a better place? Where the sun is shining and you just can’t wait to get out of bed and live it? Of coarse, not every day can be like that but every so often, it happens. It can be triggered by so many different things and if you can find the one that does it for you, try to hold on to it, no matter what.
Today is one of those good days for me. The waves have dropped but the weather is perfect, with warm clear water and a light off shore wind fanning a clean 3 foot east swell. If you were lucky enough to get wet this morning, I’m sure you are feeling close to the same buzz that I am right now. Only a surfer knows the feeling, right? I actually don’t have to surf all the time to attain that feeling. Swimming with my camera gives it to me as well. Well, maybe not quite the same as a long 6-foot barrel but close. Sort of.
I took the family to the premier of Tim Bonython’s new surfing movie ‘The Immersion Tour’ last night at The Seymour Centre. For those who missed it, it will be on at North Bondi RSL mid May. Don’t worry, we’ll remind you. It’s an amazing movie. An edit of the last 10 years of his work, plus the craziest Teahupoo session ever recorded from last year. No wonder I’m frothing so hard today!
A quick heads up to all the junior surfers in the area. The Regional Titles for the Southside will be held at Maroubra on the 5th of May. See HERE for entry details.
Ok! That’s it! I hope you all have a spectacular weekend! See you soon.
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 12, 2012 | Daily Updates
It's been a jam packed last couple of days here in Bali. The swell dropped off and we decided to do other things like play golf in the highlands and climb the Mt Batur Volcano. However I did manage to sneak in a late surf yesterday at Uluwatu as well as a couple of sundowners with my girl Christie. The waves were not really anything to get stoked on but the sunset was – especially while sipping away on a cold beer. The swell looks like picking up again tomorrow so hopefully I'll be able to shoot a couple of frames around the Canggu area with some local Balinese whiz kids.
If your heading to Bali soon and want to take your partner somewhere really special for dinner in a beautiful setting then make a booking for the Mozaic restaurant in Ubud. My taste buds are still having a party and yes I am still in Christie's good books.
Looks like another cold one back in Sydney. At least by the sounds of things there are a few waves about. Tomorrow is looking a little bit better with W winds forecast for the early. Or just get yourself over to Bali!
Have a good day – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 11, 2012 | Daily Updates
I have to get a grip on my late night eating habits and stop eating so many chocolate eggs. It doesn’t make for a great start to the day. Maybe if I eat them all tonight and deal with one more ugly morning, I can get back on the program.
The surf is still up and so is the wind. The cool southerly has brought a little touch of winter but the water is still beautifully warm. It’s only the walk down that gets the goose bumps rising.
If you follow the WCT and have enjoyed watching the Aussie leg, then you know what a great final it was between Mick Fanning and Kelly Slater the other day. Besides the level of surfing and how close it was between the two, a lot of talk has been taking place about that crazy reverse air 360 Kelly pulled for a perfect 10. If you would like to hear what Josh Kerr thought about it and he is arguably the best air guy in the business, click HERE. It only proves Kelly is really a 40 year old alien from another world.
SILathletics is giving our Frothers the chance to win one of their doozey surf shirts. With all the qualities of a rashie and designer tee combined, simply tell us what colours they come in and you go in the running. More giveaways to come – so click HERE and stay tuned!
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 10, 2012 | Daily Updates
Being away from family at Easter has its pros and cons. Pro – we are away from home because we are in Bali. Con – we missed out on seeing our nieces and nephews smash chocolate eggs for breakfast and run an absolute muck at the family get together. By the way, has anyone in Bali seen the Bunny? He must have been cooped up in customs because I'm still waiting for my own chocolate hit.
While Bill was in the desert chasing big swell last week we were getting our own front in Bali. Friday saw 10 – 12ft sets sweep into Uluwatu with only a handful of guys game enough to take it on. One of these men was Central Coast local Jughead Allport, who made pulling into the sets look like a walk in the park.
As for me, I've been having a ball. I surfed Keramis the other day – just me, one American and 2 local groms. I couldn't believe my luck! I also had a crack around the Canggu area- while the waves weren't epic the banana smoothies certainly were. So far it's been a great trip, I feel like a grom again chasing waves about the island and showing my girl all of my favourite spots.
Check out the boardies from SILathletics Roland slung me a pair to try out on this trip to Bali and they are going great guns! If you can tell us what colours the MOD board shorts come in you're in the running to win a freebie from SILathletics.
I'll be back on Thursday with a fresh batch of images from Bali.
Cheers – Brad
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