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Thursday, February 22, 2007

beachFaces.
Guess what? She’s flat again. Yup pancakes. So I am not going to bore you with 5 flat Bondi pics. Instead I’ve opted to shoot some of the familiar faces loitering around the joint. Perfect morning. Warm. Max 29 degrees today. Waves are dribblin’ knee choppers from the ENE with NNE winds all day. If you need something to look forward to… I am calling next Tuesday to have a few fun waves…until then, keep the crankiness under control.

Damon Eastaugh wins (again)
Last night 43 year old Margaret River charger and winemaker Damon Eastaugh wins the Oakley/ASL "Biggest Single Ride Award" (pocketing $20k) for his monster ride caught at a deepwater reef known as Cow Bombie near Margaret River on July 5 last year. His wave was estimated by award judges at between 48 and 52 feet in height (face). It’s without doubt the biggest wave ever ridden in Australasian waters in the sport’s history.

Oakley giveaway.
The winners of the new Oakley frames - David Copley for the blokes and Katherine Johnson for chix. Nice one. Answer to yesterday’s Q; The Last winner of Oakley’s big wave award was Damon Eastaugh at Cow (like this year)…Doug Young won the paddle in award previously which was also acceptable.

Easter in Mentawai Islands - spare spots
From 30th March - 11th April 2007, 46 foot powercat Tengirri is setting sail for the Mentawai Islands and there are 3 spare spots. Keen? Approx $4k per head.