Definitely not dinnertime viewing but it is a timely reminder that no matter how experienced we think we are mother nature and our equipment can turn on us.

This is the result of tangle with the 9' fin of my 12'6 in 1-2' surf.
Got rolled, I bail, board jack knifes, 10' slash. Ouch!



Fortunately I was close to Steyne Surf Club and the local crew got met out of the water into an Ambo and off to hospital. Thanks boys!
Over 100 stitches later I am left wondering HTF did I get caught out in such obscure conditions?