We really caught it good last week. On the sets the surf was pumping. The surf just got better and better as the afternoon progressed. The conditions were epic. Warm water makes for some of the most enjoyable days of surfing. I can’t leave out the fact that the crowd was non-existent. Despite having surfed with this guy for years at the key, for the life of me, I can’t think of his name. We were catching some epic warm water surf. It was another fun day of surfing on the gulf coast.
This evening at the end of February while catching waves after a little cold front came through the area, we witnessed some unusually breathtaking sights. The glassy surf was nice, and unusual, but the things that made this session epic were the combination of dolphins swimming nearly within touching distance, a sunset lighting the clouds with a full palate of colors, and the light from the setting sun combining with the mist in the sky to create a rainbow. It was one of the best days of the winter.
The World Surf League’s 2017 season is underway. This year, as in years past, the season starts with its Australia leg, beginning with the Quiksilver sponsored Snapper event. The Oz events to start the season off are Snapper Rocks first, won by Owen Wright this year, then Margaret River (a recent addition to the tour), won by John Florence, and finally, Bells Beach, which is yet to be determined. The Bells event is currently on stand-by. The waiting period is from the 12th through the 24th of April. After the Australian leg, the boys head to venues in Brazil, Fiji, South Africa, Tahiti, California, France, Portugal, and lastly Hawaii. This should be another interesting season packed with big airs and deep barrels.
Also, checkout the highlights reel from this video.
