jp @ wave nats, make it happen

Is windsurfing on the menu if its windy??

Or is it a SUP tour??

The JP crew went out about 11 at Brownwater in Fishermans bay. There was enough water over the slab so the they could pickup waves for mostly backside riding over the reef and then some frontside smacks as the waves reformed into the shore break. It was windy 20-25 and some big sets came through - logo high out the back. JP made it look like a skatepark with some cleanly landed backloops. Quite a few onlookers, about 20, taking shelter in the lee of the golf club renovations to watch. A few of the local crew also sailed. JP and his mate all smiles and encouraging. BBQ back at WSnS was really relaxed with JP getting a few pics with the kids and explaining the finer points of back looping. Unfortunately they were on a plane to the Goldy and had to dash at 2pm.

WindWarrior said...
Any pics or video ?

I got a short video branded into my brain.

He sailed past me a few times with a massive grin on his face.

Pretty amazing watching him in those conditions. He was backside riding the wave breaking from the Kick towards brown water and was ripping it up. Given he never sailed there before he really seemed to have the place dialled in.

At one stage I jibed 50 meters in from of him and got ripped apart by a big gust that must have been well into the 30s. He was flying past and still seemed in control on a 4.8. I was on a 4.7 on the limit.

He seems to have the perfect combo of super fitness, endless experience in big waves and natural talent.

Of course not having to worry about getting your gear shredded on the rocks helps a bit too.

I did see someone with a camera on the beach at some stage.

JP's fellow team rider Geoff B was amazing in his sailing, nice guy, humble and sailed on a 99litre twinzer quad he borrowed from the shop!

I've seen some pics Matt took over his shoulder

Young Pete took some photos of the JP session, and here is a link to them.

www.dropbox.com/sh/fxeywclc794qdlj/SWI6Dfumpz/JP

Tim Williams said...
OMG
I apologise - I had no idea that it was the main JP Neil Pryde guy in the water. I thought it was some Maui pro making it look easy.

Top day!!!
Really inspiring

YO Timmy!! Think you need to check these mate... might be one of you in there! Ripping bro!! YEEWW!!

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