Top To Bottom : Skewed Skyline, Jordy Smith, Adam Robertson, Josh Kerr, Kelly Slater
A few shots of Josh Kerr getting loose on a small right-hander.
Check out Josh Kerr and Asher Pacey carving some long clean walls in the newest episode of WAX LYRICAL. The legendary wave at Kirra point was once the jewel of Australia. After rocks were moved, sand was pumped and man interacted with the natural flow of erosion, the wave mutated into nothing more than a hyper speed close out. With the exception of a few swells a year the banks at Kirra are but a distant memory. The long draining stand up tubes that resembled the cartoon waves we sketched in our 8th grade notebooks dont happen often but a fun clean swell kept the boys content.
There is always down time when relying on the ocean for swell. The trick is to make the most of the down time and find something fun or productive to do. With the combination of a small wind swell and crazy morning light, Josh Kerr took to the water and then to the air to make something out of nothing. Its always good to have a few down days to make you appreciate the good stuff and build up anticipation for the long range forecast. The fact that the ocean can change dramatically overnight is part of the allure that keeps our heads filled with hope and intrigue. What will tomorrow bring . . . .
Here’s a glimpse of what one day in production looks like during the making of WAY OF THE OCEAN.
When the surf goes flat there is a good chance you will see Asher Pacey and Josh Kerr headed out to sea for a day of fishing. One might even say that Asher loves fishing as much as surfing and that’s a lot. There are a ton of different species swimming about and during the season a good catch of yellow tail can make for a tasty sushi dinner. When fishing it’s important to remember to not take more than you need and respect the ocean and all its marvels.This particular day wasn’t the most eventful but Kerrzy locked into some large, very large and it snapped the line keeping its identity a secret, but its always nice to give it a go and spend a day on the water.
Josh Kerr is regarded as one of the best aerialists in the world and its clear when watching him surf that he intends to keep it that way. Kerrzy’s bag of tricks is endless and you can bet he is busy dreaming up fresh and creative ways to take to the air day in and day out. Later this week we will be posting a short and sweet clip displaying how big Josh can go in just one quick session.
New wallpaper images from the making of WAY OF THE OCEAN.
This is a photo collage with a shot from the rain forest, a perfect early morning peeler and Josh Kerr getting loose. Click one of the links below to download this desktop wallpaper. enjoy-
The surf had been solid for weeks now and we wanted to get away from the Gold Coast for a bit and find some different waves. While perfect point breaks are always on the top of the list, sometimes a wave that keeps you on your toes can be much more rewarding. There are many types of waves in Australia and reef slabs are all over this surf blessed country. Reefs come in all shapes and sizes and can bend and transform waves into all kinds of different forms. In this case the shape was round, sometimes almost square and somewhat below sea level. It wasn’t the biggest day but there were a few on offer and Asher Pacey and Josh Kerr traded barrels for an hour before the tide turned and the waves turned off.
“The loss of Kirra Point has been caused by an excessive build-up of sand that has been pumped and dredged into Coolangatta Bay over the past 12 years. In this time there have been relatively low levels of storm activity and the sand has not naturally made its way north at the same speed at which it was placed in the bay.
An increase in the level of sand in the bay by 3–4 metres on average has resulted in a significant widening of the beaches – in some cases by over 150m, the loss of surf quality, an increase in rips which has made swimming more dangerous and the loss of Kirra Reef. The reef, which is located at the northern extent of the temperate marine zone and the southern extent of the tropical marine zone supported a diverse range of marine species.”
kirrapoint.org
Although Kirra looks nothing like its former self, it can still produce fun waves with a barrel or two on offer. With the swell up a bit Asher and Kerrzy gave good old Kirra a go and found some clean long lines and a very light crowd. After all the rain from the previous storm the water was far from the usual topaz blue making Kirra look a lot like California or anywhere else but the gold Coast for that matter.
Josh Kerr and Asher Pacey grabbed the ski and took turns pulling into barrels in the big stormy conditions. Without a ski the current would send you miles up the beach in just a few minutes. Here’s a shot from the newspaper of Asher setting up for a big dark barrel with Kerrzy in the foreground watching the action and waiting for his turn.
Entry 5: The Gold Coast
We headed back to Coolangatta where Asher lives to meet up with Josh Kerr who had some time off between WCT events. The waves were only small but there was hope on the horizon. We settled for a quick afternoon session and then assessed the situation for the remainder of the week and once again things were looking good in the forecast. stay tuned for video . . .
The gold coast of Australia can be quite a spectacle at times. Modern high rises dwarf the many palm trees and beach goers while surf shop after surf shop line the beach side streets filled with restaurants and shopping malls. One thing is certain, surfing is a major part of daily life on the gold coast and for good reason. The climate is subtropical with 287 days of sunshine annually, an average water temp of 72 degrees and enough world class point breaks and beach breaks to satisfy even the most seasoned traveler.
With a population of 482,566 in 2005, the gold coast is the seventh largest city in Australia and is also the most biologically-diverse city in Australia. Its vegetation ranges from mountain rainforest to coastal wetlands and is home to more than:
* 34 species of amphibians
* 323 birds
* 72 mammals
* 71 reptiles
* 25 species of fish
With so much diversity in such a small stretch of coast we were looking forward to checking out all the gold coast has to offer.
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