by Franck Gazzola | Jun 4, 2013 | Daily Updates
The Ocean has a rapid pulse today. No shortage of waves !
Sorry for the late one. It's going to be a very quick report today…
Straight to the point: It can be a bit choppy at times, and the big ones (good overhead) tend to close-out, but for the rest, if you're picky, you could scored some pretty babies ! Top that up with the fact that only a few are in the water, you should surf yourself out pretty easily out there today!
The weather is perfect, wind is very light, the temperature outside is over the 21 mark. No reason to stay inside, unless it is to pay the rent.
Have a nice day !
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Jun 3, 2013 | Daily Updates
Just a quick one folks as I have to go and shoot because the surf is pumping again!
Brad was on the report but had some car trouble and got stuck, so I'm leaving you with some of the shots I took last Saturday for a little magazine project I was asked to shoot about the 1st day of Winter.
Let's hope it's a good one!
Rug up!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | May 31, 2013 | Daily Updates
If you wanted to get barrelled today: you were too late ! But if you wanted to enjoy the warm autumn light, today was the perfect morning.
What a strike ! You have no idea how much I enjoy this season in Sydney. Today ticks all the boxes for the perfect autumn day (on top of being Friday): a bit chilly at dawn but not too cold. Warm as soon as the sun is out. No wind. A few knee to waist high waves…and, thanks to the OneWaveIsAllItTakes crew, some good laughs in the water. Man, this crew is getting bigger every day !!
These guys should get an Award. A few costumes (a cow, a colourful pyjama, a ‘’Flashdance’’/80s dancer outfit, etc…) + their good vibes = they make the morning beach-goers/walkers/runners/surfers smile. Beware: their positive attitude is highly contagious.
Enjoy this weather as long as it lasts. Sunday does not look really promising…It looks like a good day to get cosy with your loved ones (or to get the kites out…) !
Enjoy your day and your weekend !
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | May 30, 2013 | Daily Updates
Well I am finally back into the swing of things. Our little baby boy Aart was born last Friday afternoon and as you can imagine its taken a few long nights to get our heads around. Thank you to all of those legends that have taken the time to write an email of congratulations to both Christie and I.
Now down to the nitty gritty. Of course I have missed the last few days of pumping Bondi, but this morning my appetite was quickly satisfied. Yes the swell has backed off considerably and is smaller at around 2 – 3ft but gee wizz it looked fun. There were barrels, airs, whacks – the whole works! It was a pleasure to be out there for the first time being a new daddy.
Today I am going to go surfing just to top it all off. After I change a few dirty nappies of course.
Out there! – Brad 🙂
by Franck Gazzola | May 29, 2013 | Daily Updates
It was still and clear at first light, but not for long. The light north-west wind began to blow early, dragging it’s cloak of murky doom all the way from the harbour, through the valley and over Bondi. As the thick, grey blanket of moist air crept over the beach, visibility become severely restricted.
It’s not often I can say in my report that Bondi was ‘pumping’, but today that’s exactly what it was doing. I am convinced it would have been way more crowded if you had been able to see the lucky surfers pulling into the draining, 4 foot right-hander’s next to the baths. Huey must be over the early crowds, decided to hide the waves today from anyone not willing to take the punt and make the eerie paddle out through the fog.
Sorry for the late report. I found it hard to swim back in with the waves being as good as they were today
Now, let’s go surfing!
Billy
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