Tools Down

First light right

Morning! It's a sensational day out there and more than likely this will be the last post of the year. I'm busy; you're busy and the opportunity to down tools and switch on the OOO for 2024 will be hard to resist this afternoon. I'll keep the camera handy just in case we get a cracker sunrise or all-time summer swell but it'll be Instagram posts only I reckon - tune in and stay in touch.

I went down into the heartland this morning swimming out into the south corner for a swift session before the flags went up. It was small and slow on the dead-low-tide but the light was gentle and there was enough push for the odd runner left and right if you had sufficient foam under foot. Throughly enjoyable!

Thanks to everyone that takes the time to open these emails. It's a labour of love and your support replying, clicking ad banners, purchasing prints and buying calendars is much appreciated. Thank you. 

Speaking of which, there's still time to buy a 2025 Sprout Calendar online for local collection (Frame Room will be open for collection 'til Tuesday) or pop into Humphrey's, Patagonia Manly, Bennetts Surf, Aloha Manly or McTavish to buy one over the counter. If you're after a print, we'll be back producing prints and frames from the 7th of January 2025.

Have a safe and happy Christmas/New Year/Summer break! 


Murray

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The SPROUT20 discount code is still active online at local swimwear brand Bay Of Fire

Top End

 

Swoop

 

Tom Bennett trying to work out a self-shaped, wedge stringer log

 

Southern Sunrise - Solstice tomorrow!

 

Casual Line

 

Out of the shadows

 

Swimmers waiting for the flags to go up... 

Murray Fraser