by Franck Gazzola | Jul 9, 2014 | Daily Updates
25 degrees during the day, and 20 at night, not a tiny little wave or riddle at the surface…I am clearly not in NSW, but in North Queensland. Airlie Beach, to be precise.
Apologies for the radio silence for the first couple of days of the week, but the primary reason for me to be here is not to take pictures, unfortunately. Getting the camera out of the bag for a few minutes is a little bonus, but I have been flat out most of the time, and hardly choose the time or the place to shoot. Still, I've come across a few nice things here, between a shipwreck, a couple of pretty intense blue sky sunrises, and some warm sunsets.
I can't wait to be back to the waves though. I hope you've had a couple for me in the last few days.
Have a nice day !
Franck (insta: @franckgazzola)
by Franck Gazzola | Jul 2, 2014 | Daily Updates
I dont' have much time to write these words, but what I can tell you in short: it's been a whils since we've had such good surfing conditions around here !
A nice Winter swell, accompanied by the crisp (understand: freezing) offshore breeze, and birght blue skies.
If you can go for a paddle, then go ! There is plenty of fun around.
Have a great day !
Franck (insta: @franckgazzola)
by | Jul 1, 2014 | Daily Updates
I got the late call up from Francky G last night to put something together for this mornings report. I think he said something about needing some beauty sleep after a huge weekend in Melbourne at some massive techno rave thingy. Well I was only too happy to oblige coz, as you may already know that we have had a good run of clean winter swell over the last few days.
Up here in Newcastle it has been well and truly pumping. The conditions have been off the charts and I have managed to jag a few lucky shots. So enjoy and dream away behind your office desk.
Today the swell has ramped right up. But for you Sydneysiders you may just have to scout out of town to find something protected.
Cheers from Newy!
Brad
by | Jul 1, 2014 | Daily Updates
The crisps sunny mornings, with pretty clouds and clean peelers. The offshore winds, the Lattes, and the late sunrises. The small crowds, the almost empty Icebergs, and the cold sand. The UGGs on the beach, the blue skies, and (almost) only the locals.
Our Winter festival is in full swing right now, and except for the man-Flue (that I finally managed to overcome – I almost died – sorry for the radio silence), there is nothing not to like about it. And I am not talking about the ”Ice-rink on the beach” kind of Winter Festival. I mean the natural one, the sustainable one, …the only one.
But days are going to start to stretch again this week. We’re on our way to Summer !
Have a great day.
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Jul 1, 2014 | Daily Updates
The Summer swell conditions have been replaced by what looks like a typical Winter swell.
This Westerly breeze make you have tears in your eyes, when you get the wettie on, or if you run too fast. The concrete is freezing, and the sand will numb your toes by the time you reach the water.
Once in the water, you'll have to dodge the close-outs. 3 to 5 foot does not work the best in Bondi in those conditions. If you're lucky or experienced, then you can pick the 1 bomb every 10 waves. Otherwise, it's tumbler-time !
We'll see how it evolves with the higher tide. It might clean up a notch. Worth having a look late morning.
On a different note, there is a lot happening in the background for Frothers ! Stay tuned…
Have a great day !
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Jun 30, 2014 | Daily Updates
Get your beanie from the bottom drawer: it is chiiilly ! Not red hot chilly. Cold chilly.
The westerly seemed to give the chop a close shave. The water has been looking dead flat lately. But today, a couple of peelers are pushing through, 2 to 3 foot mark, clean.
I am really bummed that I missed this amazing sunrise on Friday…what a star ! Mr Malyon got a couple of shot of that cracker (check his instagram: @bradmalyon). So I must say this morning I had high hopes. My expectations were not met I must say…but it was still a nice morning to be outside, with a hot cup.
Have a great day !
Franck
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