by Franck Gazzola | Jul 10, 2013 | Daily Updates
It's a grey morning, but it should not last long. The surf is still quite decent and the blue of the sky is scrapping through already.
I'll give you that it's not the kind of day when you say ''oh my God ! Sorry darling, I know I said I'd stay for brekki, but I have to go'' to sneak out the back door and get down to the beach…but in fact it's not that bad: it's not too cool, there is not wind, and the swell is still hitting the 3ft mark. As we'd say in French: ''Y a des bouts !''
I can't wait for the days to start earlier and have more time at the beach when I shoot…It's so frustrating to leave you guys whilst you're still rippin' !
Have fun today folks !
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Jul 9, 2013 | Daily Updates
In anticipation of today's dreary morning conditions I spent some time yesterday arvo shooting Bondi's south corner. It was a picture perfect day, minus the fresh winter wind, with some fun waves down at Bondi. A few people were lucky enough to have jagged the day off work to make the most of it.
A quick glance out of your bedroom window this morning will let you in on the change that blew in over night. Clouds. Drizzle. Sad. If you decided to skip today's early morning training session we don't blame you. But, as I type, it seems as if the sun is doing its best to bust through the clouds, with a glimmer of blue sky in the distance. Today's swell is from the SSE and will be 3-4ft, with winds coming from the south by day's end.
Stay tuned, as we see how the remainder of the week pans out!
– Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Jul 8, 2013 | Daily Updates
Seems like I miss all the excitement whenever I leave town. It’s not every day someone gets clobbered by a whale, while surfing at Bondi but that’s exactly what happened yesterday when Moby came to play in our little bay.
The poor fella seems to be ok (the whale). The other guy feels like he just joined the UFC after initially being knocked unconscious by the giant mammal with one light swat of his tail. Being a doctor, he probably would have known how to treat himself, had he been awake, but was instead fished out of the slap down zone by none other than Bondi’s ‘Champion of the World’ Tony Spannos! Legend!!
Anyway, I can’t compete with all that city action. I, myself, haven’t been slapped by a whale but I do actually feel half comatose. The laid back, sleepy surrounds up here in Port Douglas are definitely agreeing with my rest and relaxation program.
Have a great week everyone.
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Jul 5, 2013 | Daily Updates
Sorry surfers, no on-site local beach report from me today as I’m away again, living it up in Port Douglas, trying to escape a bit of winter again up in the far north of our beautiful island.
From the looks of the cams in Sydney, it seems your run of surf bliss is just about over but if you're not surfed out already, Maroubra looks like the spot for some 2 foot leftovers today.
Too bad my trip up here coincides with the first week in month where it actually stopped raining. I also cop the rough end of the pineapple with the pumping east swell, off shore winds and glorious sunshine you guys have had the last few days!
Besides the drawback of there being no surf up here it’s not all bad. I'm swimming in boardshorts, laying in the sun, trekking through some amazing rainforest and eating fresh Barramundi burgers at the local cafe while experiencing that unusual feeling of being totally relaxed.
Life’s good!
Bill
by Franck Gazzola | Jul 4, 2013 | Daily Updates
The swell is pushing into town for a second day in a row. Although it has dropped a touch it is still worth a paddle. Again Tamarama or Maroubra are your best bet or a better option would be to take a drive down the coast and try and sniff something out.
A few of my mates headed south yesterday and scored big time! No reason why you couldn't do the same. Except for work of course….
Happy hunting!
Brad
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