To me, Chris Ward in the water is like Basquite on a canvas. A Raw and unpredictable approach with an end product that one could stare at over and over again. He weaves Unique, stylish and abstract lines through assorted parts of all sorts of waves. Big and small. He has been coming to Desert point for years. In my books there is no backside surfer I would rather watch out there than Lord Ward himself.
I was over here to surf this special wave on a Chilli Fader that I pulled off the rack, A board that I have grown quite fond of. This was my third time to Desert Point and the first time I’ve ever surfed it offshore.
I hit up Wardo to see if he was down to collaborate on a piece. He was more than happy to. We went surfing, Carlo documented. I’ve surfed some pretty good lefts in my life but nothing that comes close to this. A trip that was meant to be three days was cut short to one due to a wave driving my feet into the reef. This is what happened. We hope you enjoy as much as we enjoyed making it.
After last year’s amazing event, everyone was looking forward to returning and it didn’t disappoint. The crowds were even bigger and miraculously the sun was also out once again.
Last year we saw local hero Greg Callaghan take the win, the swarming excitable crowds all clearly wanted a repeat. With Tracy Moseley also back for a recess from her retirement, it was always going to be an exciting race to see if these two riders, the crowd and the venue could repeat last years magic. We certainly weren’t disappointed. It was drama at every turn.
These surf cities offer the best of both worlds: the fun, excitement and work opportunities of a major metropolis combined with great waves and a coastal lifestyle.
From San Francisco to Sydney, the following urban environments provide for the city slicker who has saltwater in their veins.
Cape Town, South Africa
This South African city is the prettiest in the mix, its blue Atlantic waters framed by the majestic trio of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and Devil’s Peak. The sophisticated city beaches of Clifton (known as Cape Town’s St. Tropez), Llandudno and … More