Ladislau from Argentina

Summer is on its way and autumn is arriving. There are some signs in the air and also in the Ocean..Light morning offshore winds and some swell starting to pump..the guys around here are getting ready for the real deal. On this photo Ladislau from Argentina is stretching at Cantinho da Baía.

Cantinho da Baía

Photo: Sandra Stubenvoll, courtesy www.balealsurfcamp.com

Photo: Sandra Stubenvoll, courtesy Baleal Surf Camp

Photo: Sandra Stubenvoll, courtesy Baleal Surf Camp

The spot Cantinho da Baía is one of those spots that aren’t so special... the surf is not nearly as good as many other spots in the region, when the tide goes low we can even say the surf is "crap" over there. Doesn't hold much size and, let's face it, it is almost always crowded with surf schools, surf camps (from Lisbon to Galiza), "beginners", "long boarder’s", "malibuer's" and all kinds of "new wave wave riding tools" like the trendy paddle boards or the kamikaze kayak surfers, all welcome by the way. The but is that it's such a consistent spot. It works no matter the wind or the swell, there is always something going on and the fact is that on most days if you’re persistent enough you'll catch a few good one worth the effort and the hassle! Yesterday the wind was blowing "nortada" and we're sure there are very few spots in Portugal that would provide rides like the ones above :)

Spring 2009 @ Supertubos, Peniche

This year Supertubos decided to greet the spring with a nearly classic day. This was one of the last photos taken this session, just before the battery went dead. I had no board to go in so I took the opportunity to shoot but with a 400mm without tripod…not the best way to do it pros would say, but good enough to have an idea! This is Jorge Cação a local from Peniche and surely one of the best backhand tube riders in Super T.