OH SHIT !

Well here we go again. With a 5m plus at 18 sec swell coming tomorrow I'm quietly shitting myself. Time to dig out the tools of the trade, the magic Bilbo 6'0" quad tow board and my new Rhino PFD (thank you Rhino, I think I love you !) and the balls that I think I left somewhere at the back of the garage.

At least this time we're looking a little more prepared. Meeting this morning with Joff Owen, Sven Grossenbacher, Eric Rebiere and Pato Teixeira we decided to have a warm up session at the beach this afternoon and then check out the conditions at first light tomorrow.

To be honest I'm a little nervous 'cause it's going to be a big swell and I'm sure that the Brazilian boys are going to charge. For my money Eric is one of the hardest charging surfers in Europe today and Pato is an elite big wave surfer by anyone's measuring stick. Looks like we'll have to up our game somewhat !!!

With N swell and light following winds there could be lots of possibilities: Outside Caleta Caballo, El Barco Hundido in Famara and even Las Bajas could all be the go. Quite frankly I'd rather not think about it right at this moment.

So for now it's a spot of lunch and then a quick trial run through the pick ups and other tow techniques before the swell hits tomorrow.

Julie is charging her cameras and we're getting prepared for tomorrow... watch this space !

Rob.