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Had a very good weekend up the west coast with the KUMBA bodyboarding development weekend which was held in Saldanha. Started real early and were done at about lunch time which was great. The weather was just perfect aswell.

After the development we were free to go surf and scored such waves at tant. Although crowded we still got our waves. Williams father documented photos of the surf which should start doing there rounds on facebook soon enough.

Sadly I did not take one photo this weekend, not even one. But scored the best waves I have had in absolute ages and at the moment my main priority is getting my bodyboarding back on track.

Self portrait revealing absolute boredom I was left with today but at the same time creativity.

newlife.

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This is officially the longest flat spell I have witnessed. Thus I have concentrated all of my spare time into gyming and training for rugby. SYKE

That was a terrible joke but honestly, longest flat spell I have survived.

Some good news is that a photo of mine was published in the Shotbru secton of the Zigzag and another photo in the online magazing FLARE. Check it out its a sick mag http://issuu.com/robintaylor/docs/flare

These photos were from a west coast trip which enough exposure of the trip has been made but heres some more.



Legal eagle on the west coast



For those who have not yet seen this photo. It is me eating it on a heavier one.



Its bigger than it looks



Pulling



What we saw when we woke up

liquid deep

So the west cosat is 1 up on me. For sure. Went up te coast yesterday in hope of some fun waves and hopefully some shots. We got the shots but the waves were far from just fun. Something next level. Quite scary sitting out there watching 5 foot sets unravelling onto a rock about the size of an average car and doing things you could never imagine. I did however manage to pull off 2 flips, one of which was out of a barrel, but I must admit, i'm not near skilled enough to surf that wave.

I also managed to loose my board. Yes my new one. Yes im sad. But it happened. And being sad about it would be pointless.

Here are some photos of the trip. A very memorable one.



Resembling shark island



Bowls are plenty



This still scares me



Yes I did get pitted



The wave that barreled me and provided the section for a flip



Waves like these were normal. My balls were too small to suck up enough courage.



free fall

Action photos by Chris Bolton

2010

This year has been a good year for me. Getting a bit of exposure in a British mag, doing pretty well at S.A's and just scoring epic waves the whole year round. Did a fair bit of traveling up the coast and loads of local missions. Being part of the boland team 2010 was also great and getting hooked up with loads of sponsered products also made it worthwhile.

But this year is coming to an end now, got boland champs coming up on the 4th of december which should be quite fun. And then the Onrus classic on the 17th of December which should also be a cracker.

Actually already starting to get amped for boland trials next year, S.A champs is being hosted by Western Province and hoping they choose a decent venue.

Scored epic fun waves at caves yesterday with good mate William, Jandre and Malcolm. His pappa managed to snap some sick shots you might be interested in checking out.

Here's a link http://fakinchill.blogspot.com/

Here are just some photos from throughout the year:



Yes its onshore and yes it might have been dumb to paddle in but we did it. And after many failed attempts at trying to ride it we got it right. Then we got out.



The amount of stoke in my body was at an all time high just being here. In this area. World class wave and just the feel about it. Waves might not have been pumping but it was still great fun.



Boland 1st years on the 2nd day of S.A champs held in Durban. Was a good week.



Got this wave cooking a fair amount of times this year.



It's always heavier on the other side.

Limerence

I was looking through photos of a west coast trip from July that a couple of legend friends and myself hit up. The west coast is insane.

Good times all the time. Waves are pleasent and the locals are few and far.

These photos were taken on only a small stretch of mostly unexplored coast and is mostly unsurfed. Just makes me want to call up the same friends and go up the west coast again. Live there.

Photos all taken by myself on the west coast during the June/July holidays.




Locals and Marius (designated driver)



Unsurfed potential. Luna playground



We didn't surf



We didn't even stop



Unforgetable memories - west coast loving

wavves

Was sitting on the beach today and realised how cool the sea is.

Making waves.

Making friends.

Making pain.

Waves are also pretty cool to take photos of. They come in lots of different shapes and sizes.

I have taken some nice photos of waves before. Still doesnt do them justice.



Betties bay makes nice tunnels



This place makes nice barrels



The west coast makes nice barrels



As decieving as they come



This one appears deeper than it is



This wave hurts

west coast classic number one

Just got back from an eventful weekend up the west coast with some friends after surfing the first ever west coast classic. The waves were epic on the first day but were terrible for the finals.

Had some good times, viewed a few brawls and had a sick time at Villa Ramano. Took some photos that will be in hiding for a while but have selected a few to show you. I unfortunately only made it past my first heat that I came first in and came 3rd in my semi final heat.

To see the full contest results check this link:

http://www.sixty40.co.za/news/815?sid=f9b5fea7844284a18aa1ceca5e5a54b8

Some photos



Labels all round



Andro Kohn sick invert



Yes we surfed shark island



JP Nortier about to get pitted



Paul Morkel

parsley

Just got back from an epic west coast mission. Did not score like we would have liked to but we tested our limits at some heavy reef and also a dash of slab. Camping was good with some insane inside jokes to be remembered.

1st day: pack car and leave for Lamberts bay. swell is hoeplessly too big so we set camp
2nd day: look for waves but settle for yo-yo's, swells to big
3rd day: score sick beachie followed by a fun reef session and big beachie
4th day: after alot of brain storming we decide to head down the coast because up cost would not be working. Head down to a heavy reef that was supposed to be pumping but arrive at crosshore heavy reef, paddle in and get a beating. It was decide too cut the trip short because condions were only getting worse.

Some photos. ahoooi



Mafoos big ARS



Parsley having a steep drop



Not even sure if this has been surfed



Bigger than it seems



Massive slabby right in the middle of the ocean. this wave is about 6-8ft



Heavy reef



Heavy reef



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