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I’m sure the buzz around the place right now is all about today’s conditions – and spectacular sun rise – but Sunday delivered some pretty awesome conditions...
Surf Photos of You ::::: There were a few nice fun waves at South Narrabeen this morning 5th May 2012 between 8 – 9 am Although I was told that it was heaqps better about...
Surf Photos of You::::::The Curly MalJam Pro was held at North Curl curl in small but clean conditions. Check my Surf Gallery for some great pics of a well organised Longboard Comp...
Queenscliff popped nicely between 12-2pm on Sunday arvo with plenty of action taking place from the edge of the rock pool (more like cess pool – have you seen it lately?!) half...
The swell that started arriving mid last week continued right through the weekend much to the delight of all the punters who stayed in Sydney for Easter. Not only did we experience...
It’s time to take a look back to the most popular shots for the month of March 2012, in Byron Bay today. This year March began as a month already straining under the weight of much...
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Glorious, but small, In Byron Bay Today.
Posted on January 4th, 2010 in Byron, How To . . ..
Yes indeed folks twas another glorious day In Byron Bay Today. The northerlies were quickly blown away by the southerly frontal system we’ve all been anxiously waiting for to hit the bay. What a relief to have that humid air dispersed. As far as the surf was concerned, well once that wind turned, it cleaned up nicely and there was much rejoicing. Perhaps even a little too much rejoicing as by mid afternoon it was radically crowded with even more radical behaviour. Yet we can’t really expect anything less at this time of year, the bay is booked out and everyone really wants to get out there and who could blame them, certainly not I, although it probably wouldn’t hurt for the beginners to move away from the crowd to learn. Speaking of learning to surf, what most of you don’t know is, that many moons ago I wrote a very comprehensive learn to surf guide. It was published online as the Surfing Gooroo by a company in the USA. Recently I got my work back from them and we’re publishing it one chapter at a time as I do a rewrite and edit, in Byron Bay today. If you’re learner surfer or are teaching someone to surf, make sure you have a read. Even if you’ve been surfing for years you may find it interesting for a friend who wants to learn. So keep a close eye on our Free Learn to Surf Guide, we’ll be adding new chapters regularly and it’s totally free, In Byron Bay Today.
The Big Three, In Byron Bay Today
Posted on November 2nd, 2009 in Byron, How To . . ., Local Colour, Surf politics.
Click here for the full update, In Byron Bay Today.
After viewing hours of absolute chaos out The Pass today I decided it’s about time for a Reminder about The Big Three, In Byron Bay Today. Ok guys here’s three really important surf safety tips for all you beginners out there. You must develop mastery of these three basic skills before you move into the main crowd on any break no matter how big or small it may be:
- You need to be able to turn your board confidently and accurately while riding a wave to avoid hitting another surfer without falling off.
- You need to be able to paddle out while avoiding collisions or ruining another surfer’s wave by being able to quickly and accurately, assess the situation. Then make a split second decision to paddle out of the way of an oncoming surfer.
- You need to be willing and able to successfully take the hit from the white water, without ever letting go of your board or panicking and paddling in front of an oncoming surfer.
If you cannot honestly tell yourself that you are in possession of these three simple skills, then you have no business paddling into a crowded surf break in the first place. This may sound harsh, but it is not negotiable, it’s not about surfing hierarchy. It is entirely about public safety. Surfers, both resident and visitors alike have a right to feel safe in the water, In Byron Bay Today.
Byron Bay Weekend Windup 1st May 2009
Posted on May 2nd, 2009 in Byron, How To . . ., Just for fun, Local Colour, Surf Reports.
- Young Gene Cundith giving it some stick on one of his Dads (Micheal Cundith) boards
Welcome to the In Byron Bay Today Weekend Windup. It’s been a fun week , especially for the logger crew. Unfortunately there hasn’t been much on offer in town for the Little Whiteboard’s, but they have been getting some funky beach breaks around the other side, so the crew aren’t missing out. Next Friday the 29th annual Byron Bay Malibu Classic will get underway. So we should see a few crusty old cruisers, well at least as crusty me, in the water over the next few weeks. One of our locals was injured at The Pass, by a beginner trying to surf crowded waves far beyond their ability. The rationale ‘I got to learn somewhere’. I can’t stress this enough people, beginners and crowded surf do not mix safely at all. If you’re a newcomer to surfing in the last few years, try reading our surf safety guide, it’s good for what ails you…… In Byron Bay Today
Byron Bay April 8th 2009
Posted on April 9th, 2009 in Byron, Cool Picks, Editor's picks, How To . . ., Just for fun, Local Colour, Surf Reports.
- It’s time to pull out the logs and slide in Byron Bay today
The Easter Bunnies have arrived for the Bluesfest In Byron Bay Today. There’s excited people bouncing all over the place. Yup Easter has arrived and it’s silly crowded in the water. So it’s an appropriate time to remind us all of the fundamentals. Beginners: Stay in the white water, not out on the main break with the crowd. Give yourself room to learn and make mistakes without getting hurt or hurting anyone else. Visitors: You are on holiday here and we understand you’re excited to be in the bay. But remember it’s not a surfing competition out there, so wait your turn and try not to hassle. Everybody! Paddle out wide in the deep water. Avoid paddling through the lineup, i.e. where surfers are riding, or you risk getting fubar. It’s simple common sense when it’s crowded. So show courtesy and respect to your fellow surfer’s locals and visitors alike. There have been some really nice waves around and it looks like we should get some more. So relax take your time, see what you can bring rather than what you can take if you’re In Byron Bay Today.
testing only
Posted on March 24th, 2009 in How To . . ..This is a test only.
Byron Bay Weekend Windup Mar 15 / 09
Posted on March 16th, 2009 in Byron, How To . . ., Just for fun, Local Colour, Surf culture, Surf Reports.
Just a little teensy weensy controversy
It was all on for our In Byron Bay Today cameras this week. Monday, a stunner. Tuesday saw a hint of swell and by Wednesday TC Hamish was having his way with everyone. The swell was straight, but our sand banks took a beating last week. So it was weird chunky novelty surf suitable for experienced surfers only. Those that could handle it were turning on a good show for the folks in gallery. There were many twisted barrels, hammerings a plenty and some real scary moments when those who would’ve been wiser to watch, tried to take it on. This brings us to the controversy: (1) If you can’t turn your board to avoid hitting another surfer without falling off. (2) If you can’t paddle out without ruining someone else’s wave by getting in the way. (3) If you can’t take the hit from the white water without letting go of your board. Then you have no business paddling out into crowded surf in the first place. This is not about surfing hierarchy. It is about public safety. Learn these skills first and learn them away from the crowd people. Then you’ll be made to feel welcome in the water In Byron Bay Today.
How to Get Sponsored for Surfing
Posted on November 26th, 2008 in How To . . ., News Stories, Top stories.FirstStoke.com has written this great article:
Aspiring pro surfers are always looking for that little edge to help them to get sponsored. To help out with this, First Stoke talked to pro surfers, team managers, and other surf industry veterans from around the world to get their perspectives on getting sponsored.
Here’s a link to the full story:
http://firststoke.com/news-events/articles/how-to-get-sponsored-for-surfing/
Here’s a link to another good site called Surf Spono:
http://www.surfspono.com/modules/xt_conteudo/?id=2
Interesting reading even if, like me, you don’t have a hope. 
Shari