Big Bay...sigh
Over recent weeks, I've been spending most of my surfing at Big Bay. Two reasons: firstly, Derdesteen hasn't been great (one or two pleasant surfs excepted), secondly, I've been breaking in a new surf buddy. He's not comfortable with the vast expanse of ocean you get at Derdesteen, preferring instead the illusory comfort of the surrounding rocks at Big Bay.
Another nice thing about Big Bay for beginners is the reduced swell and outbound current available on the extreme left (as you face the sea), making it very easy to get out beyond the break. And that's a little tip for those of you not very familiar with Big Bay.
Another nice thing about Big Bay for beginners is the reduced swell and outbound current available on the extreme left (as you face the sea), making it very easy to get out beyond the break. And that's a little tip for those of you not very familiar with Big Bay.
13 Comments:
At 12 October, 2004 14:25,
Anonymous said…
oooowoooohooo!
very secretive about your new surf buddy!
heh heh
At 12 January, 2005 12:37,
Anonymous said…
Chris, are you the guy with the maroon BMW surfing the Bitch board ? That car's parked at Derdes like ALL THE TIME !
At 13 January, 2005 00:19,
quantumf said…
Yeah, thats the one. identify yourself, sir!
Actually, its hardly been there at all lately, summer has (as usual) not been kind to 'derdes'. Recently have spent more time further up north, kreefte reef at melkbox for instance (also 22nd avenue), and silverstrooom. Also had an epic surf at 'Kamers' recently (this last weekend with the biggish swell from the local cold front)
At 13 January, 2005 09:13,
quantumf said…
Actually, that can't be me. I have a maroon AUDI, and I have no idea what a "bitch board" is, but I'm pretty certain I don't have one.
At 29 January, 2005 12:53,
amnoti said…
actually - i've also been waiting to hear what a "bitch board" is....
At 31 January, 2005 16:12,
quantumf said…
Perhaps its a "beach board", as in "a bodyboard is only good for surfing beach breaks"
At 10 March, 2005 12:51,
Anonymous said…
A "Bitch" board refers to "The Bitch Surfboard Company" which is a make of surfboard shaped by ex-Springbok surfer Glen Rowe. The boards can be recognised by their logo which is a red "B" in a circle.
At 11 May, 2005 20:49,
Anonymous said…
How fun was derde's yesterday (wednesday morning)???? A mid messy on the dead low but tide filled in a bit and the wind stayed away till the fog moved in. BIG left bowl working just south of the car park. Such fun slow take-offs and only 3 guys out! Lots of mashed-up jelly fish in the water. felt like you were surfing in some seafood soup of sorts. Johnny's were sure to be prowling...
At 11 May, 2005 20:58,
Anonymous said…
How fun was derde's yesterday (wednesday morning)???? A mid messy on the dead low but tide filled in a bit and the wind stayed away till the fog moved in. BIG left bowl working just south of the car park. Such fun slow take-offs and only 3 guys out! Lots of mashed-up jelly fish in the water. felt like you were surfing in some seafood soup of sorts. Johnny's were sure to be prowling...
At 11 May, 2005 20:59,
Anonymous said…
How fun was derde's yesterday (wednesday morning)???? A mid messy on the dead low but tide filled in a bit and the wind stayed away till the fog moved in. BIG left bowl working just south of the car park. Such fun slow take-offs and only 3 guys out! Lots of mashed-up jelly fish in the water. felt like you were surfing in some seafood soup of sorts. Johnny's were sure to be prowling...
At 11 May, 2005 21:40,
quantumf said…
Well, if you're SURE it was fun yesterday...
At 13 January, 2006 06:19,
Anonymous said…
in the U.K coming home on monday hows the surf been?
At 13 January, 2006 09:20,
quantumf said…
Surf (as at 13 january 2006) is flat and f-r-e-e-z-i-n-g cold - after 3 solid weeks of south easter. Surf report predicts big swell for Sunday and the early part of next week, tho!
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