Let’s set the scene: its December. The water is cold. The sky is iron grey. The waves are clean, but small. What will the mood be? There’s only one way to find out…

That’s right, its time to get wet! Before I swim out with my water housing, I always wonder what kind of day it will be. Will the surfers be agro? Is there a good vibe in the water? Will the light be sufficient to even capture a cool image or two?

This was one of those days. The location: Pipes. The day: Saturday. The vibe: you tell me!

What was in the water this weekend? Everyone was smiling, laughing and having a great time. This is exactly what I was looking for and it certainly delivered. Happy people doing happy things in the happiest month of the year! What a way to wrap up 2025!

Happy New Year to all my readers!