SUP Mag UK lo-res free to readers July 2014 lo-res - free to read | Page 36

With bigger period swells from the
Southern Ocean, some of the lesser-known
waves light up and give long, fun size
peeling walls as they wrap onto the islands’
surrounding shallow reefs.
In these more remote areas the only
spectators are the wildlife – be aware, as
out here if things go wrong you are a long,
long way from home or help. A wipeout,
over the falls, and foot landing on fin or
reef will result in a bewildering trip to a
local hospital for stitches – an experience
in itself and not one I would recommend.

Some of the waves on offer are machine
like in their perfection. Taking off in the
same spot over and over again is a routine
that is easy to get into, as is the 5:30am
call to be at the break for 6am. Surf for two
or three hours before breakfast, snooze a
while, then get a few hours in late morning
or early afternoon. Lunch, snooze again
and back to the break for another three
hours before sunset – you’ll be super tired
but extremely stoked that’s for sure!

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