The shipment has arrived

With summer holidays just around the corner a lot of preparation is going into the learn to surf school which i will be running at Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay. Waves School of Surfing and Wave Surf Shop has purchased 12 boards from Dean Geraghty, which will be made available for beginner lessons, rentals, my after school club and a few will also be up for sale.

The Soft boards are perfect for learning to surf, buoyant, thick and still very light making them controllable and very safe to use in the water. What is great about the boards is the fact that there is far less chance of getting injured whilst using them, ideal for the whole family.

If you looking for us this summer we will be down on Diaz beach everyday from December 10 to January 10. If your up for a for a fun day on the beach be sure to come and join us, see staff at Waves surf shop or call to make a booking.

Last week I ventured out of the comfort zone of Mossel Bay and headed to Cape Town for an intensive, week long training camp. There was a really good turn out from the Kommetjie crew including the Brand Brothers, Matt Bromo, Brendon Gibbens and the only girl Tanika Hoffman. We got really lucky with the surf and enjoyed two days of 4ft, strong off shore surf. All these kids training and preparing for Springbok trials

The new star to join the Kommetjie group was young up and coming ripper Jordan Maree who is residing in Kalk Bay. The Kid is only 10 years old and already surfing like a champ, showing mountains of talent.

I also had the privilege to work with the Strand duo of Adin Mazencamp, 9 years old and Steff Burrows, 11 years old. Both these two youngsters also showing so much potential and a massive improvement since working with them in August. This is what is so rewarding in my line of work.

Jaco Steyn and Bjorn Larsen were my only two West coast, Melkbos crew. Unfortunately Bjorn had injured his knee so could not attend the lessons although he did come down to show some support to friend and fellow competitor Jaco.

This meant Jaco and I were flexible as to where we could have the lesson. Jaco and I made a last minute decision to go to Elands bay and as luck would have it, we arrived Wednesday morning pleasantly surprised when greeted by fun 2-4 ft, no wind,perfect waves peeling down the point. We surfed Lambert's Bay for lunch and Elands Bay again for dinner then took the long drive home only getting back to the city at 8pm that night.

I got back to Mossel Bay Late on Sunday night and was so happy to see my two girls, Lynette and Kristin. Monday morning I woke up to perfect 3-4ft Outer pool, with not a breath of wind. The tide was pushing and by lunch time were surfing inner pool, still cooking breaking all the way from Fishermans rock with only 4 guys out. So happy to be back home. Go the Bokke!

Tow in Maddness

Howzit guys, almost a month since the last update. Sorry to keep you all waiting for the latest news and photos. Weekend before last the Yamaha gang with Jason Ribbink came down to Mossel Bay to do a demo day for the local surfers and dealership. Shaun Joubert and Michael Shepperd joined us on the beach for what was going to be a good laugh.

It was an awesome sunny day, only two foot at Diaz Beach but for anyone who has been towed behind a ski will know how much fun it is.

The highlight of the session was when Jason and I went out around behind the Point and towed in at a reef that has never been towed before. It was not very big, i would guesstimate in the 3-6 foot range, open ocean swell. Jason was very impressed with the set up so hopefully by next winter we will be all over this reef/slab getting the waves our lives. Will keep you posted on the developments there.