Geoff declares "Today was perfect"

One very happy boy!

The afternoon with a awesome cloud street!


He was actually talking about Friday. And I have to agree it was pretty damn nice! It started off with the calmest morning I think we have ever had. Millpond, is probably a good description of the anchorage. You could watch the fish on the bommies 22' below. A cool breeze of no more than about 5 knots was wafting in with just a hint of jasmine and vanilla. The sky was blue and....the surf was ON!

Geoff enjoyed two long surf's yesterday, one in the morning. He started out alone and was joined by a couple of Kiwi Uni students, then a couple of other hot locals and another couple of surfing yachties. About 2' to 3' long easy slow lefts. Just how Geoff likes them. Then we had a lazy quiet day, the odd swim, the odd snorkel, a ham, cheese and tomatoe baguette for lunch, then in the afternoon another surf for Geoff. It was probably another foot bigger by then and even better formed. He returned a VERY happy boy. Declaring that this was his favourite Island and that it was the perfect place, and that he could see himself living here! Pretty big call for Geoff. He stated it had a very good anchorage, was close to beach, was close to surf, was close to shops, but not too crowded and was quiet. He decided to celebrate by drinking his last two moosehead beers...then hit my Canadian Club for a couple and then happily watched the cargo ships come in and out in the evening. Sounds like every boys favourite sort of day.


This morning the surf was much bigger, the wind is up a bit and there is slight movement in the anchorage. Just a hint. The surf was pumping, hollower waves, bigger in size and and more speed. Quite a few more dudes were out before Geoff. He went out and got a few waves. But broke his leg rope and was then dumped on by some big sets. It was pretty hairy, the Kiwi went and rescued his board from being smashed on the reef and he came home to the boat, a little more reserved than yesterday. I'm sure he'll be out there again this afternoon, once he has a new leg rope attached!


Oh by the way, Congratulations to my friend (and supreme hairdresser) Bradley on his wedding yesterday to Mick. Wish we could have been there to enjoy and celebrate with you both. Hope you had a Fab day darl!