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R.I.P Black Rails

The waves at Caves keep on coming weekend after weekend. Although the banks aren't as good as in summer, there are still a few nuggets coming through. Strand has also come back to life. I had three amazing sessions there this past week. The waves are so rippable and fun.

My favourite board got snapped in half at Caves yesterday. Bummer. That thing was amazing.
R.I.P Black Rails

                      Last weekend at Caves. Photo by Andre

Boland Trails

Surfed Boland trails in Jongensfontein a few weeks back. Davey, Coetzer and I missioned up together. The waves were pretty out of control on the first day, but it cleaned up for the second day and we scored some fun waves. We also had fun sessions at Stilbaai Point and Kakgat inbetween heats. I had a few ok heats, but kept on getting bad waves in the semis and lost out. Davey surfed well and made the team.

Here are a few photos taken by Coetzer:

                                Me at Stilbaai point

                                       Davey throwing fins

                                     Fin waft at Jongens

                                   Davey going large at Jongens

Summer is Over

Winter is creeping closer by the day. The days have become ridiculously short and the temperature has dropped over the past few weeks. The sand is starting its annual trek from Caves to wherever it disappears to in the winter months. Nobody knows.

The waves have still been good though. Caves has been really fun. A bit wobbly, but good. The shower bank has returned and is getting better and better each week. The crowds are getting a bit rough though. The Strand ballies have been taking over at Caves, hassling for the little waves coming through.

Here are a few frame grabs from last Sat:

                                         Me inside a gem

                                  Adin setting up

                                       Me

                                  I found another good one

                           Adin flaring