2012_02_20 - single fin size

smaller and fatter than the previous days but, still way overhead.
Kasper going for it in a 9'4'' single fin

2013_02_20 - visual poetry

2013_02 - Again...

in that little spot we all know, another one felling the excitement of that lip way over is head... just before a pretty nice closeout!!!

2013_02_09 - finally...

finally I was able to have a break while that little left in Arrifana was working. I really missed that pealing waist high longboard wave. sunshine and 4 hours in the water with a couple of friends. even here this isn't a typical winter day!!!

2013_01_19 - misleading perfection

it was a really strong offshore day. the sky was covered with dark clouds and gusts of sand and rain hitting me sideways. an occasional perfect right-hand appeared from time to time and among 10 guys in the water there was only one going for them. getting fed up with the conditions I was about to leave, when suddenly, I understood the persistence of that surfer. the unexpected cover-up resulted in this overexposed photograph and I saw the wave thru Jasper's (surfer) eyes.

2013_02_06 - what a school this is!

about 5 years ago I introduced to surf a really good friend of mine. he started with a soft-top and had a very slow evolution until 1 year ago. in this last year he has been following us more and more to the several line ups of this amazing coast. now... I'm hearing stories that he has been surfing perfect double over-head lefts in the other side of the globe! we might not have perfect pealing point break waves every single day but, this coast line is without a doubt a wonderful school.

2013_01_30 - the backyard session n.???

so far this year, we have been surprised with an amazing amount of good days in our backyard. one day is small and fat for the average athlete and the next day is too big even for the most courageous and reckless riders!
Tom stretching the bottom in his unique style.

2013_01_30 - the backyard session

2013_01_19 - offshore playground

while the entire country was suffering from catastrophic howling winds and huge swells, a few found the perfect escape in some small little coves.
Jasper enjoying the offshore wind.

2012_08_11 - small summer days

a typical summer surf session for us.
only possible when the last rays of sunlight touch the beach. that's when the crowd goes to rest.

2012_07_22 - walking around

it doesn't matter where you are, once a day you need to step back and enjoy what surrounds you.
here, just feels better.

2012_07_15 - Jogi

this sunday, my good friend Jogi, the sushi men from Vale da Telha, called me for a lunch at his place.

beeing always a wonderful experience, I immediately said yes. only then, shamefully realeasing upon my arrival that it was his birthday!
Isabel and him made a wondeful typical japanese dish, with deserts and plenty of wine.
a gathering of 7 travel lovers from 5 different countries and, with ages between 30 and 70 years old.
amazing open minded people meeting in the end of this continent.
happy birthday Jogi.

2012_07 - what to think?

after much persuasion, my sis finally got a camera. not what I had in mind, her's has unlimited functions that give her the same result has I get with lots of time, hard thinking and a big dose of creativity.
she's learning camera history thru a vintage photography app. how to use filters with another app and a close result to true film photography with a different app.
apps for everything!
in the end, she's finally taking pictures, keeping stored her daily stories!

2012_07_08 - little bro

my brother was in town for a short little visit, and what a visit it was!
waterpark, coffees , barbecues, beers, surf, outstanding meals provided by our sister, motorcycle rides and a lot more! but true to the portuguese reputation, we mainly ate and drank!
without a doubt an amazing quality family time.

2012_07_04 - family time

mighty Tom preparing for one of his daily routines. showing his son, the tuffest kid I know, how balance is achieved for an outstanding way of life.

2012_07_04 - no waves, lots of beers

one of our (portuguese) surf stars came back to chill out in this little and special place.
leaving his longboards behind and the titles of national and european longboard champion, João "Furas" Veríssimo made a really awesome show for a small audience in his tiny thruster. a shame the swell didn't help out, but the good weather, amazing views and some beers improved a lot this holiday escape.

2012_06_26 - long days = more happy moments

we reached a time of the year that the days are longer, and therefore, our playtime extends substantially.

while everybody else is having dinner and thinking about how tired they are from a hard day working, Nelson Penteado does a short stop until 9 p.m. and goes to one of his playgrounds before heading home.

2012_06_24 - interesting "cosmic" people

this weekend I saw old friends and met new ones. but would like to share an interesting guy that made the prize statues. Luís Ribeiro made this amazing fins, now I got really curious to see his wood surfboards.

2012_06_24 - mighty cosmic it was

as expected, it was an amazing gathering with something similiar to a competition!
there were a couple of outstanding details that made it such a cool experience, one of them was the random selection of the board you were going to use... all different, all old, all difficult to ride!
a special thank you to the organization and the sponsors, who gave amazing prizes, like for example a really cool  Lufi thruster for the shortboard winner (provided by himself) and for the longboard a top of the line Gul Original wetsuit. Along with some surf acessories for the top athletes, this was sponsored by kavanusurf.com.
everybody got really cool t-shirts of the event that Surf Planet Sagres Surf Shop kindly gave.
their hard work and commitment made us all enjoy an incredible weekend.

I was there, where were you?

2012_05_29 - Amado Cosmic Event

the ultimate gathering of the year
soul surfing and old school vibe with retro shortboards and classic single fin longboards