Surf Heater

Wilko, possibly inspired by claim Lord Parko, goes full cave man after a last second wave and victory over Tavarua local Michel Bourez.

Onya Joel.

Sashimi!

Kelly Slater joined the broadcasting team from The Restaurant’s Bar during the Quarterfinals of the OK Fiji Pro.

Kelly was made to commentate. Part historian, part competitive genius, he can analyze the waves like nobody else.

Near the end of the last quarterfinal heat, which pitted Connor O’Leary and Joan Duru, Ronnie Blakey said “people will be kicking me if I don’t ask this. Will you give it a go next season?

Kelly Slater responded.

I have been thinking about [retirement]. You have to question where motivation and inspiration comes from. When the surf is good, it’s not too hard to get excited. When the surf is not good you got to have a rival or someone who keeps you up at night. Makes you mad. You want to kill them. You want to smash them in a heat. That makes it easier. You figure out ways to win, ways to keep par on that person. I’m probably missing that.

Just as he was finishing his thought, Joan Duru took off on a wave, chasing a 3.23, and they cut back to the live action. We are still waiting for Kelly to finish his thoughts. We are hoping he clarifies his remarks. If he does hang up the competitive jersey lets hope he finds a job next to Ronnie in the commentating booth.

What is this, a Corona ad?

Julian doesn’t know, but he does have a nice scarf on.

And so are we.  Onya.

“I wouldn’t put it past ya’ mate, you’re powerful and tight in the pocket,” said Barton Lynch to Stuey Kennedy.

“I was crossing my fingers and everything else,” replied Stuey.  He then said, “Go Connor O’Leary!”  Barton quickly remarked on how tight they’ve been all week.

Stuey replied, “Yeah, hopefully he can win and we can have some drinks and go home happy boys.”

Onya.