FIJI supn the south (coral) coast

BULA

Skeghead and I are staying at the Mango Bay Resort on the Coral Coast which is only 2k from Beachouse Resort.

Both resorts have access to reef breaks and offer budget, but very good accomodation.

We chose this location to get away from the surf crowds and to give our ladies a bit of scope for daily excursions.

The tides are currently high at dawn and dusk .. this is good because it also coinsides with the glass-off periods and the reefs only seem to work at high tide.

But the quandry is .. what are we gunna do when the tides coinside with the wind which blows most daylight hours ?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Vinaka

SIGATOKA SAND DUNES

IS THE ANSWER TO OUR PROBLEM

We've now met the local surf instructor, JUSTIN, who
will take us to the above beach break tomorrow.

This spot is a rivermouth, sandy beach break, which is
protected by a point from the prevailing southeast wind.

I checked it out on google satalite/maps, and the setup
is very similar to our home break .. Carlton Rivermouth
super bank .. amaising

What about frigates? You supped that

THANKS FOR ALL THAT ADVISE

Have just done the Sigatoka sand dunes.

Our guide had all his didgets .. we made a point of counting them.

On the day the conditions were a bit rough with a side wind and chop
which made it very hard to paddle. The swell was strong and settie
and there were good banks. It needed to be a lot cleaner.

But we worked hard and got a few.

The interesting part of the trip was the discovery of SHIPWRECKS ...
just a little house on the spot where you start your treck over the dunes
to the break .. offering weary travelers/surfers a shower and BB&Dinner
for FJ$30.

THE most valuable info gathered from this outing was that the area
draws the swell and is best up at the rivermouth end on a low tide .. and even in the prevailing trades it works because of the protection from the point .. we'll get it right one day .. so it works as a long sand bank right hander.

Call us pussies but the change from reef to sand was a pleasant respite.

We hired our boards from Andrew at Beachouse (one h).

Andrew's off dn wdn to an island for a few days ..he's been a great help
and just a phone call and he'll set you straight.

2MT IS MY NAME

Spencer

stands for TWO METER TUBES remember

good to hear from you

cant wait to meet up at the Tas selection trials

WHAT ABOUT BILLBOARD

he's a dark horse
and underachieved last year.

He's just got to get the right boards.


but

BACK TO FIJI CORAL COAST

up for a dawn patrol but a bit stormy
and choppy .. would be good for Sigatoka
river mouth in the middle of the day ... but
we're off to church .. and then there's the
pies v hawks .. think we'll have a recovery
day today .. and pray for softer landings.

Frigate Passage
Have made enquiries
maybe too big a challenge
boat departs Mango regularly
undecided.

A F L

after church we spent a few hours prepping for
the great AFL .. PIES Vs HAWKS.

We needed to sign up for AFL INTERNET STREAMING

And charge the computer batteries

Find the sweet spot for the wifi reception

And after all that THE MIGHTY PIES GOT FLOGGED

Anyway the surf out front looks OK

Here is some more advice.

Thanks "for" the advice not Thanks FOT the advice.

Hope you like my advice.
ET.

ADVICE FOR KEEPING SURF-FIT IN FIJI

Skeghead contracted an ear infection .. which led to
a throat infection .. which led to a man flue.
ADVICE .. bring ear drops .. and anti-biotics.

I have a coarked calf muscle.
ADVICE .. don't play rugby against Fijians .. especially
the one that calls himself Bruce Lee.

Yep that is Bloody Good Advice.
ET.

ADVISE RE DUTY FREE ALCOHOL

buy your duty free at the Nadi airport.
best to buy spirits for best bang for bucks value.
Buy max quantity allowable.
Even if you have wousers in your party, make
them purchase too.