It’s been some time since you last heard from me and waves s’cool’ of surfing. The reason being is that my digital camera went on the blink so I was unable to document the cooking surf and the amazing achievements of the junior rippers in South Africa.Since then we celebrated my big 30 which was a blast, with it came a sweet little water proof digital camera, what a thoughtful gift. Now we are back on track.
In that time I spent two weeks in Cape Town. I mustered up half the WP team and with that another half dozen of the best surfers from in and around Cape Town ranging in ages from 9 to 18.
It was an intense couple of weeks it was so rewarding to see the marked improvement in each and every individual by the end. It was a pleasure to work with the kids and get to know then on a personal level and all of them were intent on learning.
Whilst in Cape Town I competed in the Cold water classic and made the quarter finals the last day being held at Crayfish Factory. Stand outs of the kids I assisted were Davey Brand and Matt Bromley.
Davey was looking confident and solid throughout the event and achieved a well deserved 2nd in the juniors whilst Matt still a Junior surfed Crayfish Factory like a right hand point break with beautiful arks and turns in the pocket. He was on fire from his first heat and placed 4th overall in the open men. Big shout out must go to Dan Redman for his brilliant win.
Bianca in the meantime was on fine form in Europe competing in some Junior and open WQS events, she competed in three events improving her results in each contest she took part in. Portugal she finished 9th, France she finished 7th and Spain 5th. Congratulation young lady, Big future ahead of you.
The weekend after I got back to Mossel Bay was the Rip Curl Junior. It was an awesome event with some great waves both days were in the 2-4 foot range although Sunday was a little inconsistent. The man on man heats near the end of day 2 suited the surf perfectly. Stand outs at the point where, Davey Brand 1st and Jacob Mellish 2nd in the u/16, Benji Brand the man to beat placed 2nd in the u/14 with Daniel Buitendag with a solid performance 3rd. Sabrina Scott placed 3rd and the most improved Tanika Hoffman finished 1st to win the premier u/16 division.
In between all of that I was fortunate to score J-bay and get some perfect spring Mossel bay perfection. I was also stoked to get a section in a U.K surf film produced by Mr B the leading producer. The film is called “substance” it gives a true reflection of U.K its waves and its surfers check out http://www.substancesurffilm.com/ for more info.
Peace love and happiness.
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