DELICATE NOBBY - 15 to 17 FEBRUARY 2023

 

DELICATE NOBBY

15 FEBRUARY

Our first stop was Crescent Head. We pulled into the point carpark and ran into Ian, a surfing mate from home.

I had a surf at Crescent. The waves were a bit sluggish with long lulls and a small crowd. I had a few okay waves towards the end of the session. Getting into to shore, I slipped on a rock and cut both legs on the barnacle shells and dislocated a finger. A lot of blood but more annoying than painful.

We continued onwards along the back roads to Delicate Nobby. We settled into a great site with shade and calling birds.

Later, in the afternoon we had a wander along the beach.

16 FEBRUARY

A rough sleep due the cuts and finger from yesterday’s fall on the rocks at Crescent Head.

We woke to a clear blue sky and birds’ calls.

I wandered down and along the beach to watch the later moments of the sunrise. It was a nice walk along the beach watching the bird life, the sun rising and the swell dropping.

After, breakfast, we wandered down the beach and lazed in the sun or under the beach umbrella. Jacinta had a few dips in the ocean.

Back at camp, there was loud base music playing. Very annoying! The office was closed so it was quite a while before camp staff arrived and quietened them down.

Back at our camp site for a relaxing afternoon.

17 FEBRUARY

I walked down to the beach pre sunrise and watched the start of a new day.

Back at camp, breakfast and off on the road.

AUSTRALIA - MID NORTH NSW COAST - SURF - 5 TO 8 January 2013

Off for a surfing trip to the NSW mid north coast with Ken and Kieran.



5th January 2013

First surf stop was Wallabi Point (Saltwater). We had a fun 1 metre but infrequent surf at the point and heaps of waves on a fast dredging right at the end of the point. Both spots had just us out.

Later, we set up camp at Delicate Nobby campground and had a surf at Racecourse. It was an easy infrequent 1m right with just two of us out.

6th January 2013

Drove to Point Plomer early and had a great surf with easy 1m long rights. Just us and a few ski riders. heaps of waves for all.

Later, we surfed at Racecourse again. It was fun with just a few out.

7th January 2013

Checked out heaps of local breaks but not good. Had a walk along Delicate Nobby beach - very quiet and pretty.

After lunch, we drove to Boomerang. Had a few nice lefts and one good right. Most waves were a peak and short ride before going full. The water was crystal clear.

We continued on to Cellito and st up camp.

8th January 2013

Ken and I, had an early full surf and met Brett (old mate from early surfing years) and arrange to meet for coffee.

After coffee, we went back to Cellito and had a great 1m surf with some solid waves. We sat around the beach for awhile and went for another surf as the crowd had dropped considerably.

We walked back to camp, had lunch and then were approached by a number of goannas from different directions. They were very aggressive and fearless. Ken said they harmless but he didn't stay to pat them when they came very close.

After the attack, we drove home to safety.

A good fun trip with lots of uncrowded waves!

AUSTRALIA - Crescent Head - SOD reunion - february 2011

We recently had a reunion of the guys i was first surfing with at Bondi at Crescent Head. This year only a few of us could make it but we still had a good time.

day 1 - i got there late due to last minute problems but just in time for a pub meal and a few beers. later, we continued with more beers.

day 2 - waking up refreshed and ready to wave it, we headed along the back beaches of crescent. at delicate nobby the waves were fun and protected from the NE wind. After the surf we continued on checking the other places. We had made a good surf choice.

After our journey we headed back for lunch and beers. Dick headed back home.

By the late afternoon we were ready to try some different type of videoing which kept us all amused.

 

In the evening we went down to the bowling club and ate and had a few beers. after that, we drove back home for a few more beers.

Day 3 - Paul headed home early while we headed north for some waves. we seemed to get a bit lost at hungry head which was a hard thing to do. the wildlife was everywhere and roads and paths lead to bridges, headlands, camp areas. eventually, one lead to a protected beach where we had good waves on the right shore break but no images of waves.

After the surf, we came across a sex scene ...On my board!

On the way back, we stopped at the gladstone hotel for lunch and a few beers. back home, we continued drinking through the afternoon but stopped in the evening to have a meal and a few beers at the pub.

day 4 - i dropped Robbo at Dicks and drove home and beacon drove home to a house full of relatives.

Overall. a great time... good surf, good wildlife, good drinking, good friends. it doesn't get any better.