2012_02_24 - getting ready...

early in the morning, the local gunners are getting ready for the swell that approaches.
photo_01: on a search...
photo_02: Mr. Penteado in his garden
photo_03: Aldo going for a backhand snap
photo_04: in an strangely identical show, Penteado in the front row, Axel in the back

2012_02_17 - our playground

after almost a week without surf, we accept whatever mother nature could give us.
photo_01: back into our playground, Zé Nuno
photo_02: who says cats and dogs can't get along!!! Zé Nuno going right, Pedro Leitão going left.

2012_02_08 - Mr. Pente vs. surf forecast

with the phone ringing constantly, I had all the gear set for a nice morning.

early light, nice swell and wonderful period.

yesterday night windguru "said" it was going to rock today...

of course there were a couple of surf forecasts that didn't agree... but obviously they were  wrong.

well!!!

how many times did this happen already?

we all want to believe in the best forecast possible, if there is a slight chance of a short and wonderful surf session... we create an image of a perfect day!

but upon a energising breakfast, a quick rush to the car and an insane race to the beach...

reality strikes and the day is doomed.

Nelson Penteado, taking the rest of what the morning swell has to offer.