by Franck Gazzola | Jan 1, 2013 | Daily Updates
All the ingredients were there today for the perfect day at the beach: day off for (almost) everyone, blue skies, 30 degrees, calm sea, and a lot of tiny bikinis.
And then the siren went off. ''EVERYONE OUT OF THE WATER ! EVERYONE OUT OF THE WATER !''.
A teethy fishy had been spotted. In just a few seconds, there was not a soul in the water anymore. All the beach stood up, trying to spot a fin, or a darker stain under the surface. One guy struggled to swim back. He knew he was the only one left, the ideal bait. It seemed like everyone felt for this guy. When he reached the shore, he got himself his share of cheering and clapping.
No one got hurt. A few minutes later, swimmers and surfers were back in the blue waters.
The Frothers' team wanted to wish you all a happy new year 2013. We hope it's going to be a healthy one, full of surf, of trips, of friends and family, of laughters and happiness. The Frothers team's resolution for the new year: never miss a sunrise this year again, and always bring you better shots everyday. We will be starting our daily reports again from Monday 7th January.
Until then, have fun and enjoy Summer: the week ahead looks perfect !
Portez-vous bien !
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Dec 21, 2012 | Daily Updates
I made my first trip to the North Shore when I was 30. Kind of late really, but putting my right foot forward on a surfboard made me long for the perfect walls of Ulu, Padang and Gland ever since my Mom took me to see the surf movie, Morning of The Earth when I was just 13 years old and that is where I spent my annual holidays each year from the time I left school and started working.
In a way I regret not starting to come to Hawaii earlier, because ‘The Islands’ have a special magic that grows on you. I’ve been so fortunate that my photography career has brought me to Hawaii each year for Triple Crown Events. This is my 20th trip and already I’m thinking (hoping) about coming back next year again.
The surf this year hasn’t been amazing. It’s had a couple of great moments and last weeks Pipe Masters swell was one of them. It amazes me how often they score it for the contest. Maybe they have access to some of that ‘Magic’.
The last week has seen quite a bit of rain and strong N-E trade winds. Terrible photo weather but the surf has been 3-4 feet most days and so much fun. My body is acing from 2 surfs a day on my new quad fin and I feel like I have a new lease on life right now. Surfing a lot in good waves can do that to you.
I will be home Sunday and it looks like we may be in for a little bit of N-E swell over the weekend, courtesy of that Cyclone that hammered Fiji earlier in the week. That will certainly make a nice little Xmas present for all of us ‘Frothers’!
I hope you enjoyed my updates from the North Shore. Take care this holiday season and on behalf of Christie, Brad, Franck and I we hope you have a wonderful Xmas and a very Happy New Year!
Cheers!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Dec 20, 2012 | Daily Updates
So I decided to make the clouds the star of this up-date.
One more sleep before most of us will have a few days off ! Barbie, surf, family gathering, red hats, the whole shebang ! Yew !
Evan is throwing some swell our way for the coming days…be ready !
Now, for the late one, it's not too late: go to the Frothers Gallery to find the perfect present. Between a great book, some small prints or a large frame, I'm sure you'll find the best present to put under the tree. 145c MacPherson Street, in Bronte.
That's is for 2012 for me. It was my first year with Frothers, and I hope the first of many. I would like to warmly thank the Frothers Team to have welcome me in the family the way they did it. Team Froth' !
Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee a tous !
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Dec 19, 2012 | Daily Updates
Well I can say that I have now been officially photo bummed. Yep the boys at Tamarama decided to drop the old dacks while I was trying to get a cool shot of them checking the surf! I reckon this one will go down as an old classic.
And what a classic start to the day it was. Not really any waves of quality to chat about this morning but it is definitely worth a swim that's for sure. Head to the east facing beaches like Bronte or Maroubra if you require a paddle – There you will find something to slide. 28 degrees today and the wind will pick up from the NE keeping in theme for this time of year.
My mate Mark Tipple from the "Underwater Project" needs your help! Watch this CLIP to find out more.
Don't forget – We still have plenty of items in our galllery that will be perfect for xmas presents. Framed prints, Acrylic blocks and John Ogdens book "Saltwater People" Open till 5pm today at 145 Macpherson St Bronte.
Check you later – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Dec 18, 2012 | Daily Updates
Good morning Frothers. There is a straight East swell in the water which should put a little smile on your dial. It is hitting the 3 – 4ft mark and although the tide looked a little low both Tamarama and Maroubra had a few waves worthy of a paddle. The banks should hold up a little better with the incoming tide throughout the day. The only downer is that the wind is expected to swing right round to the east which isn't at all ideal.
Later in the week Fri/Sat you can expect some groundswell to arrive thanks to Cyclone Evan which has just passed through Fiji over night. The swell looks great at 11 sec periods, but locally we will have onshore SE winds messing it up. I know where I'll be heading!
Have you seen this great new beauty product that is out there on the market. Watch the video!
Back tomorrow! – Brad
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