OFSC Easter Classic 2011 - Macho, his Progeny & the Oldfartsurfcaddy

(Macho purveys and grins as his progeny perform)

 "Why aren't you out here?" yelled Mex (OFSC No. 4) from the lineup as he paddled Sammy the 9'6" McTavish SUP back out for another 400m ride. "Waitin' on the oldfartsurfcaddy to arrive with the oldfartsurfingvehicles" was the response from Macho (OFSC No. 23). "and I'm havin' fun watchin' the progeny mixing it up with the big boys like Ol' Pete, Rouge & Spot."

(Little Macho paddles for set wave and Stylish Dan scratches over the top)

As Macho and Mex were speaking, Little Macho the Miniature Surf Sprog launched into a set wave. Initially it looked like he was a bit unbalanced, but then he pulled a massive 3G bottom turn that launched him down the line with speed and left footprints in the deck of he board.

(Little Macho gets to his feet)

(Little Macho leans it to a 3G bottom turn)

(Little Macho slides down the line with speed generated from his bottom turn)

"Did you see that?" yelled Macho. "Yeah, looks just like you Macho" replied Mex."You would have to look far to find a better oldfartsurfing role model than Macho" Mex commented as older Macho sprog, Stylish Dan, took off on the next wave and weaved his way down the point showing maturity of style learned from years of watching his old man in action.

(Stylish Dan, the future of oldfartsurfing)

"A lot of water under the board developing that style and these kids today pick it up so easily" said the old sage Macho to a couple of seagulls who would have preferred a couple of chips than ramblings of an olfartsurfer.  As he spoke the Oldfartsurfcaddy appeared out of the bushes and Macho's eye's lit up with a grin.  It was his turn now.

(the oldfartsurfcaddy arrives with the oldfartsurfingvehicles)

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OFSC Easter Classic 2011 - Rouge

If you've been following the series of stories on the Old Farts Surf Co. Easter Classic 2011, you might be wondering - "what about Rouge?"  Well its a good question to wonder, although if you have read the ol' Pete story, you may have noticed Rouge (OFSC No. 45) got a citation for a bit of rough play.  As you may have read, Rouge had flown in from interstate for the big event and borrowed the Mexican's battered old 7' rounded pin.  The board you will have seen him on when he last sojourned south and blew us away with his skillful oldfartsurfingprowess.

 

(Surfer with wetsuit top down and board, photo Rouge)

Although recently misrepresented by a cruel surf press, Rouge was the essence of a generous soul on the famous Easter Sunday point session of the OFSC Easter Classic.  Forgoing the opportunity to surf himself for most of the day he took on the role of official oldfartsurfphotographer so that the event could be documented for the future Old Fart Surf Co. Hall of Fame. 

(Surfer in cloths with board, photo Rouge)

Most of the photos of the OFSC Easter Classic 2011 are the result of Rouge's aesthetic eye through the lens. Fortunately, Rouge handed the camera to Spot towards the end of the session and hit the water, not on Mex's trusty battered ol' 7' rounded pin, but instead on Mex's stylin' machine, the 8'8" mal.  (The stylin' machine was last seen under the style master spot on a secret training session with Moose OFSC No. 5).  Rouge put on an soulful display of longboard surfing, even though it was the first time he had ever been on a log.  "I was so glad Spot capture that one shot of me stylin' on the log" said Rouge, "it puts me in good stead for a future OFSC Hall of Fame inclusion".  "In my mind he is already there, even though the Hall of Fame has yet to be created" said OFSC Head Honcho, The Mexican (OFSC No. 4).

(Two seagulls in the air, photo Rouge) 

(Jeremy's legs, Photo Rouge)

(Rouge stylin', photo Spot)

Spot's shot of Rouge stylin' on Mex's 8'8" mal is being considered for entry into major photographic awards.  "Never before have I been able to capture that perfect stylin' moment, but having Rouge do his thing on a perfect wave, it felt like some spirit arose from the ocean an pressed the shutter button at the perfect moment for me" said Spot.

(Dog, photo Rouge)

(Seagull on rock, photo Rouge)

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OFSC Easter Classic 2011 - ol' Pete

He's yet to join the Old Farts Surf Co. and become an official oldfartsurfer, however, ol' Pete seems to turn up every time the boys have a session.  Always in his distinctive white hat, in true oldfartsurfer style ol' Pete reconnected with surfing a couple of years ago and now can't stay out of the water.

(ol' Pete makes his way out through the key hole)

"ol' Pete is renowned for his long sessions in the surf" said Mex, a previous colleague of ol' Pete, then known as Pete.  "Sometimes he's in the surf with us in the morning, we go home, have lunch, mow the lawn, take the missus shopping, then go back for the arvo surf and he's still in the water."

(ol' Pete, takes a high line to keep an eye out for his nemesis)

ol' Pete's passion for surfing long sessions has seen him lose a few kilograms and he is now down to his fighting weight.  Ready for a stoush and known for his hunger for waves ol' Pete has a reputation for snaking fellow oldfartsurfers, sometimes upsetting the bonhomie in the sea.

(ol' Pete peaks over the top of this wave looking for Rouge)

ol' Pete pushed his wave hogging a bit far in the Old Farts Surf Co. Easter Classic 2011 when he tried his wily old tricks on the master hassler, Rouge (OFSC No. 45).  It was reported that ol' Pete's snaking days were nearly over when he cut inside and tried to take a wave from Rouge, who had been waiting politely for his turn. 

(ol' Pete showing grace on the face)

It was reported that ol' Pete ended up on the rocks while Rouge weaved his way gracefully down the point.  However, oldfartsurfer experience tells us that history is written by the victor not the vanquished.  "Has anybody seen ol' Pete around" said Rouge when he got out of the water.

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OFSC Easter Classic 2011 - Spot and the 6'6" Webber Afterburner

A lot can be written about the sublime stylistic surfing of the stylemaster Spot (Old Fart Surf Co. No. 6).  Showing oldfartsurfing age and finesse beyond his actual years he makes the art of wave riding something blissful to behold.

(Spot meditates in the Oldfartsurfer pre-surf pose before entering the water)

"The Old Farts Surf Co. were pleased to sponsor Spot's appearance at the Easter Classic 2011." said OFSC Head Honcho, the Mexican.  "Despite his youthful years we welcome his oldfartsurfer ethos".

"When Mex offered to let me ride his 6'6" Webber Afterburner I was sold on flying in for the Easter Classic 2011" said Spot.  "The Afterburner and I have a great working relationship that enables us to work together to express bliss on a wave" said Spot.

"The long small fat waves with occasional zippy sections enabled Spot to demonstrate a laid back grace on a wave not seen since Phil Edwards walked the plank" said Rouge, who photographed the event.  "I was going to hop in the water to join the classic surfing but was mesmerised by Spot's surfing and just stayed on shore to record the event before I surfed myself.".

The OFSC were particularly pleased to secure Spot for the event, the last opportunity before he returned to Canuckland for some early autumn sessions with Moose.

"It was a pretty classic Easter Classic", said Mex.  "We were lucky getting both Rouge and Spot to fly in from interstate for the event, then to have them combine together like this in front and behind the camera was just magic. We've included a lot of photos here so scroll down and enjoy the magic."

(Spot demonstrates classic oldfartsurfing style)

(Timeless artistry on a wave not seen since Phil Edwards walked the plank)

(Two greats of oldfartsurfing confer, Spot & Rouge had a synergy that produced magic at the OFSC Easter Classic 2011)

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OFSC Easter Classic 2011 - Rockhead

The Old Fart Surf Co. Easter Classic 2011 was blessed with a rare appearance from the grandfather of oldfartsurfers, OFSC No. 42, Rockhead.  "I heard there was an oldfartsurfers rumble goin' on, a bit like the Wild Hogs, so I pulled out the 9' Stevens gun and snared meself a few little point runners" said the Rock.

(Rockhead glides his 9' Stevens gun into the zippy inside section)

"What I really liked was having a chat to the Mex paddling out on his 9'6" McTavish SUP while I cruised passed on the zippy little inside section"  said Rockhead.  "I think I learned him well in all of those secret training sessions, now I know it was all leading up to the OFSC Easter Classic"

(Rockhead has a chat to the Mex as he cruises past)

Rockhead has now purchased a brand new Xcel XXL Drylock to keep his bones warm in the winter months.  "I took Rock for a secret SUP session a couple of weeks ago and he wore the new suit, he kept on diving in the drink to cool down, the air temp was about 12C and the water was about the same" said Mex.

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OFSC Easter Classic 2011 - Mexican & Sammy the 9'6" McTavish SUP

Inspired by The Surgeon's (OFSC No. 68) cutting performance at first light, Old Farts Surf Co. Head Honcho, The Mexican, was next in the water at the Old Farts Surf Co. 2011 Easter Classic. 

(Mex & Sammy enter the water)

"I was so inspired by The Surgeons surf vehicle I finally came out of the closet with my new surf vehicle, Sammy the SUP" said the Mex.  "Sammy's a 9'6" McTavish and a cousin of Bob the Bobsled, my 7' McTavish Bobsled."

(Mex paddles Sammy into a fat one footer)

According to the Mex, Sammy was born just before last Christmas as an early Santa delivery after the price of McTavish SUP's were dropped by $500. 

(Mex gives Sammy a boost with the paddle)

"I've been in secret training with assistance from Rockhead, who borrows his son's 11' SUP." revealed Mex.  "If Bruce Irons can ride a pink 10'1" gun at Cloudbreak, then I can ride a 9'6" McTavish SUP" said Mex before anyone dared say anything untoward.

According the Rouge, who was sitting on the rocks making a photographic record of the session, "The waves were just perfect for the SUP, Mex really did choose the right equipment."

(Mex & Sammy disappear down the point toward the distant Mountain)

"There were a small crew out on the take off spot jockeying for position and generally only getting short rides, however, Mex sat, no, stood inside another 50m and picked up all the waves he wanted." recounted Rouge.  "Once caught, they had a nice little zippy section over the inside sand bank and Mex had Sammy spinning down the point for 200 m or more"

(Mex maneuvers Sammy over a small one as he paddles back out)

"We were pretty happy that there was a solid SW swell bending into the bay and no wind." said Mex.  "Taking off into the wind on Sammy in is not easy due to the wind resistance of my body, and on shore wind makes for a really bumpy ride"

(Mex paddles Sammy into a wave)

The Mex recons that Sammy really proved he could handle a fat 1' long point break.  "In fact I think it is Sammy's wave of choice" he said.

(Mex waves to Rouge on the rocks)

"It was a lot of fun paddling back out and chatting to the Surgeon" said Mex.  "I also had a chat to Rockhead when he made a rare appearance later in the morning."

(Mex chats to Rouge on the rocks as he cruises past)

"One of the great things about riding Sammy is that I can give a few paddles to get through the fat sections" said Mex, "a bit like whipping a horse"

(Mex & Sammy head back out at dawn break)

(Mex & Sammy cruising as the morning sun glistens)

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OFSC Easter Classic 2011 - The Surgeon

Oldfartsurfer No. 68 is known as The Surgeon because of the precision with which he cuts through the ocean on his big ski.

(The Surgeon slics into a wave out wide)

Known for his goal setting prowess, the Surgeon, was determined to be first participant in the water at first light for the fantaastic Old Farts Surf Co. Easter Classic 2011.  "I have to be in the water first" said the Surgeon, "otherwise I feel like and underachiever".

(The Surgeon continues slicing without affecting the inside surfer)

"We allow all surf vehicles in our events" said OFSC Head Honcho, the Mexican, "it aligns with our various credos such as 'not giving a rats what you ride as long as you ride it' and 'any day you surf is a good day'".

(The Surgeon slices on down the point as the Mex enters with the water)

According to the Surgeon "I  use a big racing ski which allows me to catch any wave I want way out wide and stay out there away from anyone I may have dropped in on."

(The surgeon cuts a fine line past the Mex)

The Surgeon was soon joined by The Mexican on his 9'6" McTavish stand up paddleboard.  "It was such a lovely morning and I thought if he can ride something different so can I" said the Mex.

(The Mex chats to The Surgeon as he slices past)

The Surgeon is currently in hard training to represent the Old Farts Surf Co. in the Coolangatta Gold ironman competition.  "My goal is to finish, preferrably not last" puffed the surgeon to reporters at a recent training session.
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