by Franck Gazzola | Jul 26, 2010 | Daily Updates
Welcome to the new look Frothers and the start of a new working week. We were lucky enough to have something worth sliding on for most of last week, but that was only if you were brave enough to venture into the winter waters. Generally, the days started off with some chilly SW winds which kept the waves clean and rideable through until mid morning, when the devil wind came to life from the SE ruining our fun.
Some standouts in the water this week were Mick Marj, getting some serious tube time "over the hill" as well as little 11 yr old supergrom Ethan Davis taking flight – both shot by grommet photog Jeremy Shanahan. Caleb Reid again was busting the tail out most days, but it was Insight designer Ryan Hanrahan that nailed a sick air in the south corner at Bondi, lunchtime on Tuesday.
Tuesday and Wednesday look to be the pick of the bunch as far as conditions go this week. Expect a rising south swell on Tuesday lasting throughout Wednesday, with light offshore winds. It's sounding good to us. See you out there!
by Franck Gazzola | Jul 23, 2010 | Daily Updates
A few of the local surfers from Bronte and a couple of Lifeguards from Bondi Rescue went on a well deserved trip to Nias in late June. As you can see they well and truely got what they were after. Some big throaty drainers, a few snapped boards and a few crazy crappy haircuts. The guys stayed at a place named Rafaels. A great place to stay after the 48 hr journey to get there. For those that don't know Nias is an Island in North Sumatra, Indonesia that has a perfect right hand break dishing up some of the best barrels in the world. Surfers featured are Liam Taylor (Itchy), Ryan Clark (Whippet) , John Dwyer (Bones), Mouse as himself and Matt (Slowy) Sloaman. Luke Daniels failed to submit his shots in time due to further shananigans in Bali.
by Franck Gazzola | Jul 18, 2010 | Daily Updates
While we were battling those icy winds blowing off the mountains, some of our photogs have managed to escape the clutches of Jack Frost. Hawaii, Fiji and even Byron Bay have warmed their fingers and toes. In between kicking back on the warm sand and reading a book, catching waves boardies only, they have taken some nice shots for us all to enjoy.
For most of us left behind, uggies and beanies have been the necessity for our early mornings on the beach, but hopefully our pics will bring a little bit of warmth to your day!
by Franck Gazzola | Jun 25, 2010 | Daily Updates
Wow, what an afternoon! We're in no doubt that steins of beer and Midori cocktails were the cause of more than a few sore heads the following morning.
Over 170 people turned up at the Bavarian Bier Cafe Bondi in support of Bronte local Kobi Graham, who broke his neck at the end of May. While Kobi was extremely lucky to retain full use of his limbs, he is still up for months of recovery. Money raised from ticket sales has gone directly to aid Kobi in his recovery and rehabilitation.
The Bavarian Bier Cafe was filled to the gills with the Eastern Suburb's surfing community, high power execs and the odd (eh hem) celebrity. Friends and strangers came from as far as Yamba and Melbourne; Seeing Kobi looking swish and all smiles with Rose, Bluey and stunning girlfriend Alex at his side was enough to make the trip worth it.
by Franck Gazzola | Apr 29, 2010 | Daily Updates
"Snap", Just like that the wind swings round to the WSW for the start of the week and reminds us that indeed we have hit Autumn. The water is still very warm but if you head out today you'll need a wetty vest at least. It looked fun out there for the early. Small but it looked like it was picking up or pulsing. A handful of surfers were taking advantage of a fun right in the south corner at Bondi early but looking across the whole beach there are at least 4 banks to have a go at. Tama has also got a few worth looking at as well as North Maroubra.
We've been getting a few emails asking why we haven't been updating daily! The good news is that we can tell you that Frothers is getting a big make over. We are working hard to bring it to you sooner rather than later. We can guarantee you that your going to love it! Thanks for the emails!
While we are all sleeping tonight. The Tasman sea will be rumbling up a little feast for us to have a go at in the morning. If all goes to plan we should see some lines rocking into our bays at sunrise. Nicely groomed by a stiff SW wind. Oh yeah get that rubber ready! In fact it's looking the goods all week. Some nice long period South swell is also popping it's head up on the charts for later in the week! Yeow!!!!
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