Firmly in the 'guess who upgraded their drone and went on a roady' post category; the gorgeous Ange and I went up north. It's an awesome migration, seems like 50% of Piha's surfers flock to the FFN for a stint in January. I fricken love the anomaly. In part because of covering the Nationals [you can read that post HERE] we were late to join the Piha posse. Didn't matter, along with our neighbours Dave and Emma we had an epic week of surfing, 4x4'ing, camping and exploring. I'm going keep this brief this week... hope you like the drone shots.
ooosh, Rarawa beach in fine form...
Kind of actually pumping...Dave maybe regretting paddling for the first one.
Dave and his mate Ray
The wind went east so we went west
January and only one other family camping at the Bluff
Hash tag; Camplyfe!
The drone wasn't the only camera in the kit... this photo is inserted to prove that
Went to Te Paki dunes to shoot sand, got captivated by the clouds instead
so serene
AND Deeeennnnn...
Wowsers! Thanks to all you good bastards that have bought Warren Hawke's new book NZ Surf Windows It was a solid push over November and December, shipping was delayed for 6 weeks. Normally that would severely hamper sales, but somehow we've sold through 75% of the entire print. Pre-sales were the best we've ever had for a book, probably in part due to everyone being more comfortable with online purchases. But also because Warren's 3 prior books were so solid. This one, in my opinion, is Warren's best. Dunno what I'm talking about? You can preview the book HERE
Hope you are staying wet from salt water not rain out there.
FROM THE GALLERY
And because this is the drone on about drones post. Shot at dawn on 30 December 2023 and later claimed as one of the best swell and bank combinations in a decade. So chuffed to have been there to have made this image of Whanga Bar you like it? You could totally have it on your wall! The link to it is HERE for media and sizing options... go on you know you need it.