{"id":2593,"date":"2014-11-03T10:47:51","date_gmt":"2014-11-03T08:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chappypix.co.za\/blog\/?p=2593"},"modified":"2014-11-03T11:11:20","modified_gmt":"2014-11-03T09:11:20","slug":"j-bay-septoct-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/chappypix.co.za\/blog\/2014\/11\/03\/j-bay-septoct-14\/","title":{"rendered":"J-Bay Sept\/Oct 14"},"content":{"rendered":"

Late season is always a bit of a gamble and with the forecasts showing epic east swell coupled with hectic onshore winds, I was expecting this to be one of those hurry-up-and-wait missions.<\/p>\n

However, the winds were not as bad as predicted and I scored some epic surf.
\nSee Jbay update 1<\/a> and Jbay update 2<\/a> for more on the early parts of the trip.<\/p>\n

In the run up to SA junior champs (click for that blog<\/a>) we were blessed with some great, windless weather and a small but fun swell that allowed me some quality time with the groms.
\nDuring the Champs, I also managed to score a few good shooting sessions away from the contest circus.
Jbay update 3<\/a>\u00a0for more.<\/p>\n

This ended up being another absolutely awesome trip with some great shots captured. I was particularly stoked to work closely with some new up-and-coming talent. In particular those from KZNC impressed with their good attitude and immense talent and it was no coincidence that they went on to win the team trophy at SA champs!<\/p>\n

A J-Bay trip would not be complete without the generous spoiling from the Smith family and the amazing food from their restaurant, Nina\u2019s! So a big thank you to them<\/p>\n

7 images that I think sum up this adventure
\nFollowed by galleries of lifestyle and surf\u201chighlights\u201d<\/p>\n

\"shot1\"<\/a>\u00a0Tanika Hoffman.\u00a0<\/strong>My second favourite shot of the trip purely because of the effort that went into this creation. This shot did not “just happen” a lot of patience (and luck) was needed. It did help that Tanika was super amped and killing it out there!<\/p>\n

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\"shot2\"<\/a>\u00a0Light was a constant issue on this trip but when it came, it was often spectacular!<\/p>\n

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\"shot3\"<\/a>\u00a0Sophie Bell\u00a0<\/strong>was pleasure to work with. Such a talent and deserved her National title!<\/p>\n

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\"shot4\"<\/a>\u00a0Gina Smith \u00a0<\/strong>has been ripping all year! Stoked to be able to work with such an amazing individual<\/p>\n

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\"shot5\"<\/a>\u00a0Sebastian Williams\u00a0<\/strong>launches into the light onshore breeze<\/p>\n

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\"shot6\"<\/a>\u00a0Emma Smith,<\/strong>\u00a0recent SA Champ and ASP Africa champ, enjoys the fun waves and great weather away from the contest crowds.<\/p>\n

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\"shot7\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Rock jumps were “fun” when the swell got big.<\/p>\n

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Lifestyle Gallery<\/h4>\n

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