Storm Surfing with Surf Guide Algarve in Code Red
Wintertime in the Algarve is always my favourite time of the year. Why? Empty waves, a lot of energy in the water and nature really shows her wild side. Only one month into the new year and we already finishing the alfabet in storms. Rivers flow where there is normally no water. Only a few months ago we had to save water and now the land looks like the Netherlands. Code red, 57 knots wind *140 kmph gusts, waves eating great parts of the coast and everything in its way. Meanwhile down south we get creative and trying to do some proper storm surfing. Surf Guide Algarve turning things up a bit, enjoy the full story.
Shared stokes are the best stokes
Surfing is a very selfish thing. That said, its often way better to share a session with someone then to go alone. Especially if its code red, scary waves and there is a safety aspect to this thing too. A true surf buddy does not come falling out of the sky. Like any relationship it needs to grow. Levels need to match and your wave preference too. Someone can be an epic person to hang with but if he or she prefers knee high peelers and you like barrels there is a problem. Not too long ago I met a dude here who actually really sails under the same flag. Whenever things get a bit crazy he is ready to rumble. And that is usually when other people pull out. *read, I am not guiding…
Happy Birthday
Age is just a number, yet aging sucks. Growing old even more. At the same time, I still think my surfing is getting better, so maybe age really is just a number. On my birthday bro picks me up with the happy birthday song on,… Destination, heavy waves. Mother nature also in with the present and providing us some bombs.
Kamikaze test
Magic board under my feet, a couple of really heavy surfs to warm up, then this comes in. Seven meter swell, offshore, crazy heavy waves. Are you really ready? One of Sagres crew boogie boarders goes in as well what makes the choice to go easier. Just us two in the water, possibly for a reason. Waves crashing on ultra shallow sand, and he does not have fins to worry about! Like almost always the best wave goes without being captured on film, but our surf buddy really steps up and shoots some epic fotos. He prefers his brand new surfboard in one piece and decides to stay dry on this one. Wipe-outs that will stay with me for a while, and a couple of rides that make it all worth it. Survive the kamikaze test, board and body still in one piece. Stoked as always.
