When Gaye from Sun Dive took a group of scuba divers out to Julian Rocks recently, one of the local residents took offence. It was clearly not in the mood for another boat load of bubble-blowing tourists. The elderly turtle decided to show Gaye who was boss in the underwater world off the Rocks. Far from being intimidated Gaye decided to tell the beautiful critter to mind its … [Read more...]
Thursday, December 1 – Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head (Dragonboat territory)
What sport is perfect for all ages, keeps you fit and strong, allows you to get all decked out and spiffed up in lycra, is carried out in beautiful places, is incredibly social, takes you all around the world and makes you irresistible to anyone you want to be irresistible to? Obvious isn't it. Dragonboat racing! … [Read more...]
Wednesday, November 30 – Croquet Club Byron Bay
On Wednesday morning I dropped by the croquet club to check out what some of the town's least well-know athletes were doing. In a sport that demands high concentration and wily strategy as well as extreme skill I found a bunch of chilled-out characters dressed in unashamedly sartorial splendour. Groovy t-shirts. Blue jeans. Hipster sandals. The latest in "active-wear" sneakers. … [Read more...]
Thursday, November 24 – Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay.
Three days in a row of sweet swell from the Pass to Clarkes Beach and more local beautiful characters were out taking advantage. … [Read more...]
Wednesday 23rd November – The Pass, Byron Bay
I know. I know. I know. There should never be over twenty images in the one post but what the hell. I originally took about one hundred that I liked... managed to get it down to forty... then edited it down to just this measly twenty of so. The Pass has not been this good in ages. We have been so starved of waves. Everyone came out to enjoy the late arvo waves and everyone … [Read more...]