CENTRAL COAST - 17 TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

 

17 DECEMBER

A fun surf at Wamberal Beach north of big house.

A good right hander, a little bumpy, strong rip, good shape, three out, heaps of waves.

18 DECEMBER

A surf north of the big house at Wamberal Beach.

Not so good today but okay. A bit more crowded and the waves were smaller and dropping down on the end section. Still paddled out twice for two sessions. J

21 DECEMBER

Marty and family arrived. Let the fun begin.

A swim at the Haven.

22 DECEMBER

A hike at Girrakool with Marty’s family. The recent heavy rains revealed more track to follow.

A crap surf at the Ruins but It was fun having a paddle with Marty.

23 DECEMBER

Marty and family left to go north.

A surf north of the Big House at Wamberal Beach. The wind was a light onshore but the waves were good. A fun right hander with Bryceson.

Bronwyn and Tony arrived.

We opened resents after dinner as we were going to Sydney on Xmas Day.

25 DECEMBER

Sean and Angela’s for Christmas lunch J

26 DECEMBER

A fun surf at Wamberal Beach, north of the big house. Low tide and a very early start. Joined by Bryceson. Waves finished at dead low tide.

27 DECEMBER

A windsurf at Canton Beach. The second best for this year. A steady wind with power. The modified mast worked well. The last 400-mast broke so I had to cut down an old mast to 420. All good.

Photo of Bill at end of gybe.

28 DECEMBER

A walk around Terrigal Haven with Jacinta.

30 DECEMBER

A fun surf at Wamberal Beach, north of the big house. Three out and heaps of small waves.

31 DECEMBER

A surf check but not much happening. So off for a kayak at Avoca Lagoon before the wind increase. A nice paddle but the water level was very low so the journey was a bit limited.

New Years Eve and a few beers and asleep by 9pm. Haha. Woke for a short time to the sound of fireworks.

CENTRAL COAST - 19 NOVEMBER TO 16 DECEMBER 2021

We arrived back from our trip - cleaned travel gear, storage stuff and tidied the house. 

About a day later it rained and rained and rained for over a week causing massive floods in the state. No much outdoor activity, especially, with a strong onshore wind.

On the November 26, I had my eye operation. A blocked tear duct on my left eye. The operation was successful but I was a bit limited in things I could do over the next two weeks.

I was able to hike and do things around the house.

Unfortunately, my storage drive broken and I lost info and photos from this time. Usually, I store on a second back up device but for some reason I didn't. Ah well, I did mange to retrieve some photos from FB.

When I got home from the operation.

The next morning with the patch off. No pain just discomfort.

A hike around Warrah Trig in Brisbane Water National Park.

A hike at Avoca Point. An easy walk around the rocks with a backdrop of massive cliffs.

A hike on the Strickland Falls and Cabbage Tree tracks in Strickland State Forest. I was able to drive myself to this one. Only a few people at the falls but generally, no one there.

My first try at Mountain Biking at Bouddi National Park. No problems with the eye - no excessive watering or blurred vision. A great ride though it got pretty hot towards the end.

A hike at Mount Ettalong with Jacinta. Only a short hike but the views were amazing, the trees twisted and gnarled and the flannel flowers were blooming.

A hike at Strickland State Forest on the Bellbird track with Jacinta. We didn't hear any bellbirds but there were a couple of pretty creek crossings.

A kayak at Waterfall Bay in Brisbane Water. A good paddle surrounded by big rugged hills, small sandy beaches, interesting rock formations and a pretty waterfall.

A not too successful windsurf at Canton Beach, in Tuggerah Lake. I had one good run and heard a crack on the return leg - cracked a mast. Well, that was the end of potential fun session.

A swim at Terrigal haven but never before lice were biting.

A number of surfs at Wamberal Beach all in fun waves with surprising few others out. Heaps of waves from chest to shoulder height. 

Well, that sums things up over the last month. Time for Xmas - presents, decorations, family, friends, great food. Merry Christmas world :)