Monday 25th July - Early Post

Action packed days of surf and distractions associated with football watching, Cadel Evans and an evening at the Country Club watching "Crescent has talent" has had me too busy to post. Just for the record, Crescent Head does have talent, some really good solo singers and bands, strangely though, they all seemed better after each beer I consumed.

Congratulations to Cadel Evans who has been through so much pain to achieve a truly amazing endurance race. The Tour de France has always been in my sporting calendar and now to see an Aussie achieve this is a life long wish of mine.

The surf has continued to be sizeable and exhausting for a mature man of my age. But this is pure magic.
As soon as this post is completed your correspondent will hit it again in his brand new Rip Curl wetsuit - E - Bomb Pro 22. A review of how the wetsuit performs will be in my report tomorrow. Excellent advice was given by Peter at the Crescent Head Surf Shop on the performance of various wetsuits available and the decision was made to try this one.

When next in Crescent visit the surf shop and feel the vibe and good advice.

As promised, a short report on the trip down to Point Plomer with my son Fletch and Nat and their family - The road was wet and muddy with plenty of water on the road but the Pajero ate it up and wanted more. The road winds its way through beautiful semi rain forest and open grazing land with panoramic views of the ocean as you turn some hair pin bends. There is at least 3 or 4 spots that can be surfed between Crescent and Point Plomer and in different wind and swell conditions, so all bids well for surf at any time of the year.

Once you reach Point Plomer the view is almost due North back up the coast toward Crescent and on a big day the swell wraps around the point and across to the beach, as it was doing on this day. At this time of the year the only occupants are keen fisherman and people enjoying natural solitude. I have been here on many occasions but usually at the height of the holiday season, so to see how it looks in its natural state was great.

Part of the joy of visiting Point Plomer is the 20 minute drive through the bushland and semi rain forest. But remember a vehicle suitable to rough road is desirable.

Todays pictures include some perspective of the sea in its sizeable state of action and fury. It must be said that a camera of better quality would deliver a better story but hey I'm a pensioner.............

 Just keeps on producing.....the lines.

The launching pad.....or....is that my heart in my mouth?

Splash - Crash - Keep clear

The observation deck at Point Plomer with a father and son. Fletch and Oscar--the future of surfing is looking just fine.

The road to Point Plomer is left on the vehicle....

Words that provoke thought


You can tell me anything, but just don't tell me how I should feel.

As has been noted on previous posts, the Australian surfing coastline has plenty to offer without humping the sticks onto a plane and travelling far away. Point Plomer is just one example of a spot to be visited on a road trip.

Aloha.