Jupiter and Beyond

Posted on April 30, 2006

My weekend consisted of surfing constant chop. I woke up early this morning and decided to head up to Jupiter and check out the waves. Whoa, big and powerful wind chop. The shore break was overhead and just getting in was a challenge in itself. I surfed Kite Beach for the most part, but the drift had me down close to the pier by the time I got out. I caught about 5 good bombs after a serious workout just getting past the break. Eh, I guess it was worth it. The rides were phenomenal and very fast, even on a longboard I had the fins humming in the water. Getting back out of the surf was a challenge as well (over head shore break once again) and I had my ass handed to me on one I rode in from waaay out on the outside.

I then headed over to the inlet where it looked like a zoo, over 200 people in water and easily 15-20 on each peak. I didn’t even bother getting in the water there, just chilled and watch the show.

Caught the 4pm Ashtanga yoga class at my gym and headed home to relax and watch a movie.

Saturday Surf Recap

Posted on April 29, 2006

Ah, an early wake up call by Dan and Mary had me at the beach around 10:30. Surf wasn’t too bad, big and choppy. The inside was mushy and crowded as Delray usually gets. I decided to paddle out to the outside and had a great solo session. Several bomb with some decent speed, even had the fins humming on several rides. After a few hours the waves dropped down to a sloppy mess.

Oh Hell Yeah!

Posted on April 28, 2006

After checking the nearshore models for the next few days we’re about to get slammed with some serious surf! The outside sets are calling 10+, time to break out the short boards! I’ll take the camera along for some shots this weekend keep you guys updated on the surf report.

Holy Crap That Was Hot

Posted on April 27, 2006

The title says it all. I decided to take a different yoga class night at a studio just next door to my gym. The yoga was Bikram Yoga and the room was heated to a balmy 105+ degrees. Holy shit it was hot in there. I can’t lie, I went for the chance to meet some attractive women but to be honest the class was pretty good too. Very intense and the thought of looking around during some of the poses they put you will probably make you pass out. Just losing concentration or breath in there is enough to make you dizzy. Several people just sat on the floor halfway through and I have to say even I got light headed enough to almost take a break myself.

I actually ran into a old friend, Simone, in the class. She’s moving back to South Africa on Sunday so I’m really glad I got a chance to see her before she took off. Her and her brothers were at the engagement party on Saturday night.

Tonight I think I may actually try the yoga class once again since I paid for a week unlimited (some special intro offer for $20) I might as well get my money’s worth. Now I just hope I can survive another class.

South Florida Surf Report

Posted on April 25, 2006

CURRENT SUMMARY:
Nothing on tap this morning. Looks flat with only minor traces upcoast — check the forecast for details.

SHORT RANGE FORECAST:
High pressure remains in control for Tuesday.

A cold front will approach the northern portion of the state on Wednesday.

24hr Outlook – Small scale 1-2’ NE swell is on tap for the upcoast spots on Tuesday with more minimal surf expected for far SFL.

36hr Outlook – Knee high SE wind slop is on tap for Wednesday. Minimal surf is expected on Thursday with an increase in NE windswell possible for the upcoast spots on Friday.

Conditions: 5-10kt S/SE winds are on tap for Tuesday. 5-10kt S/SE winds are expected Wednesday.

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