You may have guessed by now that we are not revealing the name of the island we stayed on for a reason. Although the locals here are very welcoming if you are a single dude visiting with your family, they frown upon a group of foreigners invading their surf spots. Videotaping or photographing at the breaks is also not allowed. With this in mind, it was difficult to get good footage. On a few days, I kayaked out to the surf break with Willie and was able to sneak in a little photographing before anyone else showed up. Hiding my camera in a shopping bag and pulling it in and out between motorboats that passed, allowed me to get a few good shots. Unfortunately, I did not get any footage of Wylie despite the fact that her rode some killer waves. It is not easy to hide your camera, keep the kayak heading in the right direction and avoid drifting into the line up.
The world class surf break. A ten minute paddle from our house. This photo was taken from our bedroom window.
Willie and Wylie waiting for a good one.
Watching reef surfing is spectacular. The water can be so flat one moment and then all of a sudden a wave appears, rolls in, and grows to a height of 8 -10 feet within seconds. I was only about 200 feet away, but completely out of the break. The reef is like a magic wave machine. Watching it appear literally out of the blue, never gets old.
Close up of the wave from the kayak.
The wave breaking.
Over and over again…
Willie paddling in after a great surf session.