Around The World In 80 Waves

After a very shaky night in the van, which was being buffeted by the strong winds, I wake up to this gorgeous sunrise over the lake in Ulladullah. It is the perfect start to the day.

I treat myself to bacon and eggs in the van and then do a bit of planning to see where I can get in the water today. There isn’t much swell and the strong offshore winds are ruining what little waves are on offer.

I drive the short distance to Dolphin Point to see if there are any waves or wildlife on offer here.

It is virtually flat but there is a small wave breaking off the entrance to the lagoon.

There are already a couple of guys on it but it is desperation stakes all round!

In my clothes I walk and wade out across the rock shelf that you can see here to have a closer look and see if it worth getting into the water.

This one rolls through and persuades me into the water. I walk back across the rock shelf with my board and then throw myself out into the deeper water. The wind is making the whole experience a bit chilly as it bites through my wetsuit, but I sit there waiting for anything that is on offer.

There is very little available other than catching the wave and falling off straight afterwards, but I manage to get up on a couple.

Here is a picture of me on one of them in which I have more Chins than a Chinese telephone directory!

I don’t stay in long.