I talked to the event organizer today (John Smythe) and John said that there are a lot of people coming just for the stand-up.

He said that the guys from WA are bringing all the Starboards over and will be set up on the beach for anyone to demo.

I'm guessing the Naish boards will also be there for demoing.

I'm not sure about the GSI guys.

It would be great to see some C4 boards there also.

We now know that the famous Penetrator will also be there.

It's gunna be huge..

Here's a few more of my pics from Merimbula.

DJ















The locals are very friendly..



Watch out for the crabs..



Don't forget the best ice cream shop..



C U there.

DJ

Yes Boylos I got my copy a couple of weeks ago but not got around to checking it out.. I was going to bring it to the Mambo and check it out then.

It's slightly smaller book than I imagined it to be but looks like it has heaps of good stuff inside.

Here's more info with a vid.. www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1594869421/ref=sib_dp_pt

DJ

There will also probably be at least a couple (if not most of the new range) of Oxbows there for people to try out.

MAMBO MERIMBULA CLASSIC DAY 1 NEXT THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER
this just in from organiser John Smyth,
really good to see that they are putting a concerted effort into organising areas for the sups to move to as the conditions change.
and great to see there will be some swell and wind!!! only a couple of sleeps left, bring it on...

SUNDAY CURRENT WIND AND SWELL ALERT

PROMISING OTLOOK FOR NEXT THURSDAY FOR THE START OF THE 28TH MAMBO MERIMBULA CLASSIC.

THE LOW CURRENTLY SITUATED OFF THE SOUTH EAST WILL MOVE EAST OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS LEAVING ABOUT 4 FT OF SOUTH SWELL BY THURSDAY.


NOR'EAST WINDS EXPECTED TO REACH UP TO 15KNOTS (AT THIS STAGE BUT COULD BE 20KNOTS +BY EARLY AFTERNOON.)

WITH A MORNING HIGH TIDE AND SOME EXCELLENT BANKS ON MAIN BEACH THE SUP SURFERS WILL HAVE SOME GREAT WAVES TO PLAY WITH.
BY LATE MORNING THE SAILBOARDS WILL BE SURFING BEAR-AWAYS TO THE NORTH OF CONTEST BUFFER ZONE...THE KITES CAN GO BESERK TO THE SOUTH...SO BRING OUT THOSE WEE SURFING STICKS...AND THE SUP CREW WILL THEN BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE PEELERS ON THE BAR.......BUT RESPECT LOCAL SURFERS WHO SWEAT ON THIS BREAK WHEN IT CRANKS.

I'm at Merimbula now (got here monday arvo) and the weather is great..blue sky..sunshine and the waves are almost 2 meters high (well over head high).

I took some pics already and I'll post them soon..The Mambo is looking great. ..See you guys that are coming when you get here.

DJ

Hey Lads-I'm (GSI) not going to be able to make it to the Mambo- unfourtunately it coincides with another event we're invoved in.
We've committed to sponsoring the "Girls go Surfing" days-a two week, 10 stop tour of Victoria-so I'll be heading in the oppostie direction.
Wish everone all the best though, I'm at Lakes Entrance at the moment and there's heaps of swell.
It was massive at Mallacoota yesterday on the backbeaches, so if the wind swings around to the offshore, you'll be in for some good waves.

All the best-hope your score!

PSH are great looking boards Macca, I'd definitely consider buying one, although that's out of the question now. I think they are pretty much the same price as the 11'4 Naish. My only gripe about them is the lack of a carry handle. Getting a big board too and from the water to the roof of your car can be a bit of a headache - especially if you are buggered from paddling for hours or there is a bit of wind about.

Probably best to do your own scouring on the web for where they are available. I've only ever seen one in Torquay - never ridden one but they do look sweet.

When going to buy a new board - whatever you end up getting - just weigh up all the specs/costs such as whether they come with deck pad, have a carrying device, come with a good carbon paddle, whether you may want to stick a sail in it sometime etc. But the best way is if you can just try out a few before you buy - that's the best way.

www.google.com.au/search?q=paddle+surf+hawaii&gws_rd=ssl

Sorry Oliver 'that is the brand i was refering to! PSH!

Cheers

mac

I've been paddling heaps the last few days here at Merimbula and the weather has been great.

I was paddling at the bar yesterday and a guy with long hair and a gath helmet paddled towards me..It was Dogman (Andrew)..We paddled for a while together against the outgoing current and we shook hands and talked.. He was on his 9'6" Naish and after chating he headed over and got some great waves on the left hander at the bar with the other surfers that were out.. He was ripping.

I was happy to ride the little right handers that left me back in the channel where I'd cruise back out... All good.

Today was the first day of the comp.. I walked down the beach to the comp area..clear blue sky and warm..and already half a dozen sup's out..I caught up with JB and Aaiden and another mate who I forgot his name.

Then I caught up with Scotty..He'd just driven over from SA and it was great to catch up with him.

Soon after Craig (another forum member) came over to shake my hand.. He'd just driven down from Sydney.. We listened to the comp rules..there's only one..No winging!..and they explained that sup's were first out and when the wind comes up for the kites (10 knots) the sup's move left into the windsurfing area..and when the wind picks up to 15 knots and the windsurfers come out the sup's move up to the bar where it's more shelted from the wind.... All good IMO.

The winds honking right now..15-20 gusty noreaster with gust at least 25 knots.

There's no sup's out right now..there's about 10 windsurfers and about 50 kites on the water.

It's 11am and Craig and I are planning a downwinder down to Pambula.. I'm thinink that in this wind it should only take an hour max to do the 5 klms.

More soon..Gotta paddle..

DJ

Dogman ripping on the 9 6" ... good work dog !!

yo dudes

met the legend DJ

went for a few waves at the river mouth at merimbula and snapped my 9'6 board ouch!!!

lucky that the wind is up so i went kiting today on my prehistoric c-kite

broke a line and did death spins way down the beach

not a good look

not that i look good in the first place

the wind at currumbin was not so nice for the paddle up the river

thanks daddy ben dover and crew for the cheer squad on the bridge

you'll keep!!!!!!!!!!!

bummer on the board lucky you are at the mambo so you can drink your sorrows away. The bar must have been cracking and it dose get shallow out there. would have been good to go but maybe next year.

Jacko

PLUS the Penetrator!

Andrew.A

DJ how about some shots of the guys on the sup riping it up , sounds fun. Have you tried one of the smaller boards in the surf ,looks like there is some great demo gear there. If you get the chance can you do a comparision on the 9-6 PSH & Oxbow. or let the Dogman loose on them and see what he has to say , I can't believe he broke his 9-6" must have been one HELL of an almighty hiding.

ROB

Danny there's heaps of people still turning up..Casso just got here..I see the Penetrator here on AA's car and just had a chat with Scotty Macurcher (spelling) and all the Starboard guys.

We mucked around on the waves for a while then Craig and I did another big paddle out to the point..and headed for a fishing boat in the distance that kept moving.

We then paddled back along the clifs where we met up with Scotty Mc testing out his new board that he made himself..and I had a go of his nice wooden paddle.

The cold change has just hit (1.30pm) and cooled things down..Casso just called and said they've headed down to Pambula looking for some waves protected from the south wind.

I've gotta pick Helke up from the local airport soon so it's all happening..

DJ

I'll post some pics soon.

Today I went down to check out the surf at 6am and Casso was carrying the Pene down to the water for a paddle..I said hang on mate I'll grab my board and join you..I woke up Helke and rang Craig and within half an hout we were all out paddling and having turns on the penetrator...Wow...very nice board.

We paddled from 630 till 930.

I just got back from a great session in the waves with all the guys.

DJ