more jaws entertainment...

here's a video to keep you thinking about the big waves...

with so many paddle surfers the tow-in guys could not go out. one of the boys rolled into town and said even though he couldn't tow it was great to be out there with the famous, not so famous and soon to be famous. he pulled in on the shoulder of one of the biggies and said it was kind of eery as the big sets rolled in the entire fleet would scramble to get to the outside and in position compared to just hitting the throttle.

note the size of the white water that chases then finally overtakes matt meola. many surfers had the new inflatable life vests which got plenty of use.

if i69 isn't rippin' on a windsurfer, he's rippin' on a tow-in board and if he's not tow-in he's rippin' on a surfboard.

i69 and matt meola jaws left- pic epes sargent

i69 jaws left - pic tracy kraft

how about duck diving a 30 foot wave? or trying to paddle up and over then getting sucked backward into one of those giants? let's not forget that shane dorian set the bar ohhh so high last year march 15th 2011 (yes, that was BIG TUESDAY. yes, I was sailing uppers. yes, I caught big waves but not as big as shane's but my biggest to date).

three great shots from francky @ berthout visuals

I heard the boys rigged up for some jaws sailing in the afternoon but haven't seen any action shots. I was at lowers under the supervision of shawna and manu as well as a concerned call that requested I make contact when I was back on the beach (thanks for caring - I saw you out there charging). I only caught one big macker but I had a witness as manu gave me a shout of support. at least I was 100% on my chicken jibes which I hate to admit were ohhhh so many. 

it was one of those days where I should have been charging but was cautious. sometimes that's just how I live my life...

after a great session, we met with erin at mama's to watch the waves, talk story, eat delicious pupus and sip a glass of pinot. we don't clean up too badly do we?