Barack Obama , the newly appointed PResident of the USA yesterday was quizzed on CNN regarding the proposed development at the Brighton Marina and its predicted detrimental affect on the waves at ‘Custard Point’.
Obama commented :
“I am completely against any construction in this important surf spot.”
and signing to reporters he gave a ‘hangloose’ hand signal in support of the opposition to the scheme, before adding :
“Change does not mean ruining cool waves man”
More information of the scheme’s ( Run by Mat Hammond ) opposition can be found at Save Brighton Marina Surf.
Just to let you know that this morning I was in the sea from 9-10.30 round the back of Shoreham Harbour, fully dressed in head to toe neoprene. The tide was very low (0.7m at lowest ) and the winter swell brought in some fine waves.
I started out on a 9’6” longboard and fell off a lot. Later I used a 8’2” beach break board which I love and feel quite comfortable on. I stopped forcing myself away from my preferred goofy stance on the board and soon got on a few nice breaks and later emerged from the chilly sea refreshed to the core of my being.
Christmas presents are a funny thing, it is said in many quarters that you end up getting a whole load of unwanted stuff each Christmas, certainly I have previoulsy been a victim of such occurences.
This year things were different here is what I got :
- Wetsuit gloves – yes, surfing being the new ‘beer’ these are necessarry for Brighton’s chill waters
- Wetsuit Hat – I borrowed gloves off Toby recently and was quite warm until a wave crashed over my head
- Surf Wax – hmm I stil need a board
- iPod Classic – somehow managed to be in receipt of 120gig ipod, still womndering how to fill it up.
- web book laptop – shiny 8 inch screened mini laptop, perfect for web and email, movies, music and more
- lovely shoes, jeans and tops.
In all I was bestowed with exactly what I wanted, what I needed and what I desired.
if anyone out there still intends to buy be anything else, here is my wishlist : longboard, Suzuki Van Van, free flights, new house….
thanks
